Chef Abod Cafe

Appetizers

• SoupCA$4.99

  Fresh soup prepared daily!

• Special Appetizer PlateCA$13.99

  Chef's selection of appetizers including hummus, baba ghanoush, red lentil, yogurt salad, falafel balls and grape leaves. Served with warm pita bread (Gluten free or Vegan upon request)

• HummusCA$5.75

  A delicious Middle Eastern blend of chick peas, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon, and olive oil

• Hummus with Minced LambCA$7.25

  Top Choice! Hummus topped with minced lamb

• Baba GhanoushCA$5.75

  A Middle Eastern favourite dip of puréed smoked eggplant combined with olive oil, mixed veggies and pomegranate sauce

• Grape Leaves (4 Pieces)CA$5.75

  Exotic vine leaves stuffed with aromatic rice and parsley

• Yogurt SaladCA$5.50

  A delicious yogurt mixed with cucumber and olive oil

• Falafel (4 Pieces)CA$6.00

  Our falafel is a deliciously irresistable mix of chick peas, onion and parsley

• Sambusa (4 Pieces)CA$6.00

  A well-known snack loved by all! Try this crispy pastry stuffed with your choice of beef or cheese

• Kebbeh (4 Pieces)CA$6.00

  A crispy shell of cracked wheat stuffed with ground meat, onion, nuts and spices

• Fatayer (4 Pieces)CA$6.00

  Pastry pies stuffed with meat, cheese or spinach baked in the oven

• Hummus with ShawarmaCA$8.25

  Hummus topped with chicken or beef shawarma and chopped almond nuts

• Lamb LiverCA$7.99

  Sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and olive oil

Salad

Add Chicken Breast $5

• FatouchCA$7.99

  A Mediterranean blend of tomatoes, parsley, radishes, onions & cucumbers on romaine lettuce, seasoned with three herbs and toasted pita bread chips. Dressed with homemade pomegranate dressing

• TabboulehCA$7.99

  Parsley mixed with cracked wheat, fresh tomatoes, onion, mint, lemon, salt, and extra virgin olive oil

• Spinach SaladCA$7.99

  Spinach, tomato, almond, feta cheese homemade dressing

Main Courses

Served with rice, fries, or salad. Choice of two

• Grilled SalmonCA$17.50

  A grilled Atlantic salmon fillet seasoned with yogurt, rosemary & olive oil

• Lamb Chops (3 Pieces)CA$18.50

  delicious tender and succulent lamb chops, seasoned with herbs and grilled to perfection

• Pan Fried HaddockCA$16.99

  Fresh haddock fillet marinated with garlic, lemon and Chef's special herbs. Brought fresh by local fishermen!

• Roasted ChickenCA$14.50

  Tender slow-cooked quarter chicken marinated and roasted in a tomato & mushroom sauce; seasoned with authentic Middle-Eastern spices

• Theresa's Seafood DelightCA$24.99

  Fresh haddock fillet marinated with garlic, lemon, and Chef's special herbs or (Grilled Salmon), and 6 pieces of grilled shrimp

• Mixed KebabCA$18.99

  A combination of three skewers; chicken shish, lamb kofta, and beef shish. Option to substitute skewers!

• Beef Shish KebabCA$16.99

  Two skewers of sirloin beef cubes marinated with herbs, mustard and yogurt

• Chicken Shish TaowqCA$15.50

  Two skewers of chicken breast cubes marinated with herbs, yogurt, lemon and garlic. Highly recommended!

• Lamb Kofta KebabCA$14.99

  Two skewers of grilled minced lamb marinated with onion, peppers & mixed spices. (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Halabi Kebab*CA$17.50

  Deliciously blended minced lamb served on a bed of grilled tomatoes, roasted spicy red peppers, pomegranate juice and nuts. (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Shawarma Plate (Chicken or Beef)CA$15.99

  Slices of marinated chicken breast or beef. Served with garlic sauce, pickled turnips. And your choice of hummus, salad and fries or rice

• Orfali Kabab*CA$17.50

  Two skewers of minced lamb spiced authentically paired with fresh grilled tomato and hot banana pepper

Traditional Dishes

Shakria, available upon request

• Mandi (From Yemen)CA$14.99

  Tender slow-cooked (quarter chicken or lamb shank) on smokey rice topped with onion and raisins. Served with rice and salad. Only at Chef Abod Café!

• Kabsa (From Saudi Arabia)CA$14.99

  A delicious blend of aromatic spiced rice "bursting with flavor" topped with a slow cooked chicken leg or lamb shank. Served with rice and salad

• Fish or Shrimp KabsaCA$16.99

• Curried Chicken or Lamb (Chef Style)CA$15.99

  Tender slow-cooked chicken lego or lamb shank, green peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and onions mixed with a blend of aromatic spices. Served with rice or salad

• Okra (Bamia) (Mediterranean)CA$14.50

  A Middle Eastern fusion of fresh baby okra, lamb and a selection of spices simmered together to perfection. Served with rice or salad

• Mousaka (Mediterranean)CA$14.50

  Layered casserole of eggplant, potato, ground beef, and béchamel sauce. Served with fresh garden salad, rice or bread. (one side)

• Kibbeh Labaniah (From Syria)CA$15.99

  Crispy shells of cracked wheat stuffed with ground beef, onion, and spices served in a warm yogurt stew with side of rice. This was my all-time favorite dish growing up chef

• Syrian Ravioli "Shishbarak" (From Syria)CA$15.99

  A true Syrian traditional dish, made of fresh doughy shells stuffed with ground meat, and spices. Served in a delicious yogurt stew. Served with rice, salad or bread

Daily Special

• Monday : Syrian Ravioli "Shishbarak" (From Syria)CA$14.99

  Enjoy a tender slow-cooked roasted lamb or chicken and fresh potatoes, marinated and served in a garlic-lemon broth. An unforgettable, mouth-watering taste. Served with your choice of rice or salad. Amazing!

• Tuesday: Khouzi AlaTimman (From Iraq)CA$14.99

  Very good scaled-down version of the Arab Iraqi specialty. A delicious blend of aromatic rice "bursting with flavour" topped with a slow cooked roasted lamb

• Wednesday : Tajine (From Morocco)CA$14.99

  Moroccan Tajine dishes are tender, slow-cooked savory stews typically made with meat, poultry or fish together with vegetables. Tomato, potato, green pepper, onion, green olives and ginger mixed with a blend of aromatic spices. Served with bread or rice

• Thursday : Mansaf (From Jordan)CA$14.99

  Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian dish, tender slow-cooked lamb, cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt. Served on a bed of rice and (markook bread) dressed with yogurt sauce, garnished with almonds and parsley

• Friday : Syadia (From Lebanon)CA$14.99

  A delicious dish combining the senses and emotions that come along with a new and exciting experience will make a Syadia dinner one your guests will never forget. The dish is prepared using local ingredients fresh fish fillet of Haddock on a bed of Syadia rice

• Saturday : Beyti Kebab (Iskander) (From Turkey)CA$15.99

  A grilled skewer of marinated lamb, wrapped in tortilla bread and topped with yogurt and a homemade mint tomato sauce that has been prepared in-house by the Chef. A dish full of flavour it's sure to leave you wanting more. Served with your choice of rice or salad

Lunch Menu

Monday - friday 11:00am-2:00pm

• Wrap & SoupCA$9.99

  A delicious wrap filled with your choice of lamb kofta kebab, chicken shish taowq, red lentil kofta or falafel. Served with a bowl of daily soup. Available with salad or rice

• Beef or Chicken ShawarmaCA$9.99

  Slices of marinated chicken breast or beef; paired with garlic sauce (chicken), tahini sauce (beef) pickled turnip, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a soft tortilla and grilled to perfection. Served with fries, salad or rice. Most popular at Chef Abod Cafe!

• Chicken or Beef BurgerCA$9.99

  A patty of lean ground beef or chicken on a sesame seed bun topped with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and cheese. (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Lamb Burger with FetaCA$10.99

  A patty of fresh lamb on a sesame seed bun topped with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and feta cheese. Served with fries, salad or rice (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Chicken Shish Taowq (1 Skewer)CA$11.99

  Cubes of chicken breast marinated with herbs, yogurt, lemon and garlic. Served with rice and salad

• Beef Shish Kebab (1 Skewer)CA$11.99

  Cubes of sirloin beef marinated with herbs, mustard and yogurt. Served with rice and salad

• Lamb Kofta Kebab (1 Skewer)CA$11.99

  Grilled minced lamb marinated with onion, peppers and mixed spices. Served with rice and salad. (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Chicken CurryCA$11.99

  chicken, green pepper and potatoes in flavor bursting curry sauce. Served with one side (rice, salad, fries)

• Grilled Chicken BreastCA$11.99

  Fresh chicken breast Grilled to perfection and topped with Lemon Peppered sauce. Served with rice and (vegetable sauté or salad)

• QuesadillasCA$12.99

  Fresh tortillas filled with chicken, beef or vegetable peppers, tomatoes, onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with one side (rice, salad, or fries)

• Special Appetizer PlateCA$10.99

  Chef's selection of appetizers including hummus, baba ghanoush, red lentil, yogurt salad, falafel balls and grape leaves. Served with warm pita bread

• Falafel PlateCA$9.99

  A vegetarian option that is anything but boring and bland! Our falafel is a deliciously irresistible mix of chickpeas, onions and parsley. Served with rice and salad

• Red Lentil KoftaCA$9.99

  A delicious combination of red lentils with cracked wheat, green onions, tomato paste and spinach. Served with rice and salad

• Roasted ChickenCA$10.99

  Quarter chicken marinated and roasted in a tomato & mushroom sauce, seasoned with authentic Middle-Eastern spices. Served with rice and salad

• Fish & Chips (2 Pieces)CA$12.99

  Tender fish in a delicious and crispy homemade batter. Served with fries

• Pan Fried HaddockCA$12.99

  Fresh haddock fillet marinated with garlic, lemon and Chef's special herbs. Served with fries, rice or salad. (one side)

• Fatouch Salad with ChickenCA$11.99

  A Mediterranean blend of tomatoes, parsley, radishes, onions and cucumbers on romaine lettuce. Seasoned with three herbs. Topped with toasted pita bread chips, and grilled chicken breast

• Spinach SaladCA$7.75

  Spinach, tomato, almond, feta cheese homemade dressing

Burgers & Wraps

Served with Fries or Salad or Rice

• Beef or Chicken BurgerCA$11.99

  A hand prepared patty of lean ground beef or chicken on a sesame seed bun topped with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and cheese. (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Lamb BurgerCA$11.99

  A patty of fresh lamb on a sesame seed bun topped with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and feta cheese. (Nova Scotia Meat)

• Falafel or Red Lentil WrapCA$9.99

  Falafel or red lentil, hummus, lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla and grilled to perfection

• Syrian Chicken or Beef ShawarmaCA$11.99

  Slices of marinated chicken breast or beef, paired with garlic sauce (chicken), tahini sauce (beef), pickled turnip, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a soft tortilla and grilled to perfection

• Your Choice of Wrap FromCA$11.99

  (chicken shish-beef shish-lamb kofta) paired with garlic sauce (chicken shish), hummus (beef shish-lamb kofta), pickled turnip, lettuce and tomato; wrapped in a soft tortilla and grilled to perfection

• Chicken DeluxCA$11.99

  Grilled chicken breast on sesame seed bun topped with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise

Vegetarian Plates

• Falafel Plate (3 Pieces)CA$11.99

  Vegetable patties made from ground chick peas, vegetables and a special blend of spices. Served with salad, hummus, rice and pita bread

• Red Lentil Kofta (3 Pieces)CA$11.99

  A delicious combination of red lentils with cracked wheat, green onions, tomato paste and spinach. Served with salad, hummus, rice and pita bread. Amazing taste!

• Mixed Veggie PlateCA$13.99

  Baba ghanoush, hummus, two falafel patties and bourak, pickled turnip. Served with warm pita bread

• Special Appetizer PlateCA$13.99

  Chef's selection of appetizers including hummus, baba ghanoush, red lentil, yogurt salad, falafel balls and grape leaves. Served with warm pita bread. (Gluten Free or Vegan upon request)