Ayat Bushwick Menu
Welcome to Ayat Bushwick, an enchanting eatery nestled in Brooklyn, where culinary tradition meets contemporary flair. Located at 242 Knickerbocker Ave, this vibrant restaurant offers an authentic taste of Palestinian cuisine, inviting diners to explore a diverse menu filled with delicious options.
Start your culinary journey with their heavenly hot drinks, such as Qahwa Arabia and Shay Ma Nana, or indulge in a medley of hot appetizers like the Wara Dawali grape leaves and Zahir fried cauliflower. For a refreshing touch, the Mezze Filistini platters showcase the rich flavors of hummus and tabbouleh.
Patrons rave about the warm, attentive service, complemented by striking ambiance and thoughtful presentations. From generous portions to live music, Ayat Bushwick crafts an unforgettable dining experience that leaves you eager for your next visit.
Laffa/Platter
Zahir W Beitenjan - SANDWICH
Cauliflower, eggplant, fries, hummus, tahini, tomato, and pickles.
BEEF Shawarma - SANDWICH
MIX Shawarma - SANDWICH
Araby Mix Shawarma
pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles
CHICKEN Kebab - SANDWICH
VEGAN - PLATTER
falafel, zahir, beitenjan and wara dawali served over mujadara rice (platters are served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita)
Araby Beef Shawarma
pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles
BEEF Shawarma - PLATTER
platters are served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
FALAFEL - PLATTER
platters are served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
KEFTA - SANDWICH
CHICKEN Shawarma - PLATTER
platters are served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
MIX Shawarma - PLATTER
platters are served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
CHICKEN Shawarma - SANDWICH
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
FALAFEL SANDWICH
Araby Chicken Shawarma
Shatta-Fired Wings
Zaatar Manaqish
Lahma Bi Ajeen
blend of ground beef, tomatoes, & onions on a classic crust
Ikras Bi Sabanih
spinach filled pie
Ikras Bi Lahma
Beef filled pie.
Zaatar Margarita
san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil on a zaatar- infused crust
Cheese Manaqish
Pistachio Paradise
ground pistachio on a bed of mixed cheeses, all on a delicious crust
Falafel Frenzy
Crisp falafel balls, onions, tomatoes, & a drizzle of tahini
Pizzawarma
pizza crust meat shawarma with halloumi cheese, pickles, olives, pomegranate molasses, sumac onions, and tahini sauce
Wood Fire Wings
Wood Fired Pizza
Hot Appetizers
Cigar Rolls W/ Spinach & Cheese
3 pcs.
Mujadara
combination of long grain rice & lentils topped with crispy fried onions
Wara Dawali
grape leaves stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions, & an array of spices
Kibbeh
finely ground bulghur & meat filled with ground beef, onion, & mediterranean spices 3 pcs
Malfouf
Cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions and minced meat with a group of spices.
Cigar Rolls W/ Potato
3 pcs.
Falafel
4 pieces
Zahir
fried cauliflower served on a tahini bed topped with olive oil & drizzled with pomegranate molasses
Lentil Soup
Spicy Potatoes
Cigar Rolls W/ Cheese
Cigar Rolls With Cheese 3 pcs
Cigar Rolls W/ Ground Beef
X3 pcs
Kousa Mahshi
persian squash stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley tomatoes, onions & an array of spices 3 pcs
Beitenjan
fried eggplant drizzled with tahini & pomegranate molasses
Hot Appetizer Mix
Whole Red Snapper
served over rice with salad
Shrimp Kebab
served over rice with a side of potatoes & salad
Salmon Kebab
served over rice with a side of potatoes & salad
Braided BRANZINO Filet
served over rice with salad
Seafood
Salads
Grilled Salmon Salad
grilled salmon atop mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, tossed with fresh parsley, mint, and drizzled in a lemony-sumac dressing.
Fattoush
Finely chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber & mint, topped with baked pita chips.
Sumac Filet And Arugula
Watermelon Feta Salad
Salata Filistini
finely chopped mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, & parsley dressed with lemon & olive oil
Salata Tahina
Refreshing blend of scallions & other vegetables in a creamy tahini dressing
Tabbouleh
finely chopped parsley mixed with fine bulgur, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and lemon
Chard & Date Salad
rainbow chard combined with chopped dates, toasted almonds, and crumbled ricotta salt, all tossed in a zesty orange honey dressing.
Pomegranate Walnut Salad
Chicken Shawarma - SALAD
chicken shawarma served on a bed of mixed greens, red onions, bell peppers, topped with a tangy tahini yogurt dressing and toasted almonds.
Shepherd Salad
Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers topped with feta cheese.
Chicken Kebab - Skewer
Lamb - Skewer
PORTION - Beef Shawarma
French Fries
PORTION - Mix Shawarma
Lamb Chops (1) - Side
Kefta - Skewer
Oil - Gallon
Cc Test
Credit Card testing
Rice
Beef Kebab - Skewer
1 Skewer - 5 pcs of meat
PORTION - Chicken Shawarma
Side Extra Pita Bread
Sides
Traditional
Kefta Bi Tahina
kefta kebab baked with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, & topped with a lemon tahini sauce
Zahr Ma Laban
Golden cauliflower cooked in a yogurt stew with chunks lamb
Fattat Lahma
6 layer dish of meat, rice, chickpeas, garlic tahini, crispy pita slivered almonds, & mint
Msakhan
Fresh taboon bread topped with sauteed onions, sumac, & pine nuts (with half chicken).
Fattat Jaj
6 layer dish of roasted chicken, rice, chickpeas, mint yogurt, crispy pita, garlic sauce & slivered almonds
Maklouba
upside down 6 layer dish of chicken, carrots, potatoes, cauli-flower, eggplant & rice - serves 2
Fattat Jaj LG
6 layer dish of roasted chicken, rice, chickpeas, mint yogurt, crispy pita, garlic sauce & slivered almonds- serves 2
Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken Ouzi
flavorful & aromatic rice dish featuring tender roasted chicken & traditional middle eastern spices
Lamb Ouzi Royale
royal rice dish featuring chunks of tender, slow-roasted lamb & aromatic spices
Fattat Lahma LG
6 layer dish of meat, rice, chickpeas, garlic tahini, crispy pita slivered almonds, & mint - serves 2
Mansaf
stew of bone in lamb chunks & fermented yogurt sauce served over a bed of fresh sajj bread & rice, topped with slivered almonds
Labneh
strained & whipped yogurt paste topped with olive oil
Muhammarah
roasted sweet red peppers blended with walnuts & pomegranate molasses
Khyar Ma Laban
finely chopped mediterranean cucumbers mixed with yogurt & fresh mint
Zaatar Labneh
Hummus
Freshly ground chickpeas blended with olive oil, tahini, & lemon.
Mezze Filistini
mix platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina & labneh
Baba Ghanoush
Oven-roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, olive oil, lemon & garlic.
Cold Appetizers
Mocktails
Limonana
Arnold Palmer
Crispness of freshly brewed iced tea with the tangy zest of hand-squeezed lemonade.
Homemade Horchata
Smooth cinnamon spiced rice drink.
Hibiscus Margarita
Fusion of hibiscus tea infused with mint leaves, perfectly muddled with a squeeze of lime and a touch of sweetness.
Espresso
Shay Ma Nana
kettle boiled mint tea - serves 2
Cappacino
Qahwa Arabia
arabian coffee finely ground with cardamom & boiled in a kettle - serves 2
Latte
Sahlab
a warm & creamy drink made from ground orchid bulbs, milk, & sugar
Hot Drinks
Cold Drinks
Ayran
a cold yogurt drink popular in the middle east
Water
Poland Spring
Mixed Grill
chicken kebab, beef kebab, kefta & lamb chop. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Kefta LG
Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
BBQ Chicken
half of a bbq chicken served with a side of rice or hand-cut fries
Spicy Chicken Kebab SM
Lamb Kebab LG
Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Chicken Chops SM
Spiced chicken chops
Spicy Kefta LG
Beef Kebab SM
tender & juicy cuts of filet mignon, marinated & grilled to perfection. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Chicken Kebab LG
Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Lamb Chops
4 tender and flavorful grilled lamb chops. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Beef Kebab LG
Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Chicken Chops LG
Spiced chicken chops
Lamb Kebab SM
tender chunks of marinated Lamb, grilled to perfection. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Chicken Kefta LG
Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Vegan Kefta SM
Kefta SM
ground meat blended with parsley & onions. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Chicken Kebab SM
skewered & grilled chicken chunks marinated in a flavorful blend of spices & herbs. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Chicken Kefta SM
ground chicken skewers. Served with rice, pickles, green salad & pita
Vegan Kefta LG
Spicy Kefta SM
Spicy Chicken Kebab LG
Mashawy
Family Platters
Family Ouzi Chicken
For 6 people.
Vegetarian X6
Chicken Grill X5
Family Mashawy Platter X6
Family Mashawy Platter X5
Family Mansaf
for 6 people.
Lamb Grill X4
Lamb Grill X5
Maklouba X7
Family Fattat Jaj
Family Mashawy Platter X7
Chicken Grill X4
Mansaf X7
Vegetarian X5
Fattaj Jaj X6
Family Mixed Grill
for 6 people.
Chicken Grill X6
Family Chicken Grill
BBQ Chicken, chicken kebab, chicken chops, chicken kefta. For 6 people.
Maklouba X5
Family Maklouba
For 6 people. Please allow for 60 minutes.
Lamb Grill X7
Mansaf X4
Family Mashawy Platter X4
Family Fattat Lahma
For 6 People.
Mansaf X5
Vegetarian X7
Fattaj Jaj X5
Vegetarian X4
Fattaj Jaj X7
Mansaf X6
Chicken Grill X7
Fattaj Jaj X4
Lamb Grill X6
Maklouba X6
Family Ouzi Lamb
For 6 people.
Maklouba X4
Baklava Sundae
layers of flaky baklava stuffed with tahini, ice cream & drizzled with honey
Nutella Cheesecake
decadent hazelnut and chocolate cheesecake
Baklava
3 peices of layered fillo dough stuffed with walnuts & topped with syrup
Pistachio Dream Cake
beautifully rich and fluffy white chocolate pistachio cake
Tres Leches
a moist butter cake commonly known as 'three milks' cake
Sansebastian Cheesecake
caramelized crusted cheesecake hailing from the basque region of spain
Dubai Chocolate Cheese Cake
Kanafa
imported akawi cheese melted on a bed of butter ghee topped with fine semolina dough, pistachio, drenched in syrup
Chocolate Tahini Brownies
fudgy brownie topped with a layer of creamy tahini & a sprinkle of sesame seeds
Tahini Ice Cream
creamy & rich ice cream flavored with tahini & studded with bits of halva