Gazala's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Gazala's, a premier destination for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine located at 447 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY. This vibrant eatery offers a diverse menu that highlights the richness of Middle Eastern flavors, featuring an array of both cold and hot mezze, delightful kebab options, and sumptuous entrées.
- Cold Meze: Indulge in their signature creamy Hummus or charbroiled Babaganoush, all served with freshly baked Pita Saj bread.
- Hot Meze: Try the crispy Falafel or hearty Kibbeh, each paired with homemade tahini sauce.
- Entrees: Don't miss the flame-broiled Lamb Kebab or Shrimp Hummus, both bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.
The warm, casual atmosphere makes Gazala's perfect for group dining or a cozy dinner. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, expect memorable flavors that beckon for a second visit.
Cold Meze
Hummus
Signature creamy dip of fresh whole chickpeas, tahini, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, & extra virgin olive oil. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Hummus Tahini
Homemade tahini sauce over our signature cold hummus. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Babaganoush
Creamy dip of charbroiled eggplant and tahini sauce. Served with Pita Saag.
Labneh
Home-strained goat cheese garnished with za'atar and sumac. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Turkish Salad
Spicy dip of sun-dried peppers, tomatoes, onions, herbs, & spices. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Eggplant Salad
Refreshing dip of charbroiled eggplant & fresh peppers. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Madboukha
Chickpeas sauted in homemade tomato sauce. Served with Pita Saag.
Tahini
Homemade, savory, rich, & nutty, sauce of toasted ground sesame seeds, fresh squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Hummus Mosabaha
Sauted chickpeas over our signature cold hummus. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Hummus Moudamas
Sauted fava beans over our signature cold hummus. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Hummus Mushroom
Sauted mushrooms over our signature cold hummus. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Foul Moudamas
Skillet cooked, stirred whole fava beans seasoned with garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, & extra virgin olive oil. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Foul Massary
Skillet cooked, stirred whole fava beans seasoned with garlic, homemade tomato sauce fresh squeezed lemon juice, & extra virgin olive oil. Served with our Freshly Baked In-House Pita Saj Bread
Falafel
Crispy balls of whole chickpeas, herbs, & spices. Served with homemade tahini sauce.
Cigars
Crispy hand rolled wraps filled with: choice of spiced potato, beef and sauted onions, or cheese. Served with homemade tahini sauce.
Kibbeh
Crispy bulgur wheat balls of ground beef, grilled onions, herbs, & spices. Served with homemade tahini sauce.
Shrimp Appetizer
Sauted shrimp with fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic, & grape tomatoes.
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
Grapevine leaves stuffed with rice, vegetables, herbs, & spices. Served with homemade cucumber sauce.
Meat Grape Leaves
Grapevine leaves stuffed with rice, vegetables, beef, herbs, & spices. Served with homemade cucumber sauce.
Roasted Eggplant
Crispy eggplant layers roasted with sun-dried tomato & mozzarella cheese, & garnished with tahini & pomegranate seeds.
Artichoke Hearts
Crispy marinated artichokes in fresh squeezed lemon juice, & spices.
Labneh Special
Toasted Pita Saj sandwich of labneh, extra virgin olive oil, zaatar, & sumac.
Grilled Halloumi and Akkawi Cheese
Flame broiled slices of cheese.
Gazala Platter
A combination mezze platter featuring hummus, baba ganoush, labne, tabbouleh, tahini, spicy Turkish salad, crispy falafel, potato cigars, kibbeh balls, stuffed grape leaves, and savory meat cigars.
Spinach Bourekas
Homemade pie stuffed with spinach and cheese
Sun Dried Tomatoes Bourekas
Stuffed with cheese and sun dried tomato
Hot Meze
Entrees
Chicken Kebab
Flame broiled tender chunks of marinated chicken breast. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Kafta Kebab
Flame broiled Druze balls of mixed beef, onion, herbs, & meat spice-blend. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Lamb Kebab
Flame broiled tender slices of marinated lamb. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Shawarma Plate
Vertical-rotisserie shaved chicken. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Moshakal (Mixed Combination)
Kebab combination of chicken, kafta, & lamb, with shawarma. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Kebab Halabi
Flame broiled Druze balls of beef, lamb, parsley, onion, herbs, & spice mix, over homemade tomato sauce. Garnished with pine nuts. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Kafta Tahini
Skillet baked Kafta meat in homemade tahini sauce. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Lamb Hummus
Sauted finely chopped marinated lamb over our cold hummus, garnished with pine nuts. Served with Pita Saag. Served with rice, cabbage salad, & Pita Saag.
Shrimp Hummus
Sauted shrimp appetizer over cold hummus. Served with Pita Saag. Served with rice, cabbage salad, & Freshly Baked Pita Saj Bread
Chicken Shawarma Hummus
Vertical rotisserie chicken over cold hummus. Served with Pita Saag. Served with rice, cabbage salad, & Freshly Baked Pita Saj Bread
Karnabeet
Roasted cauliflower cooked in creamy homemade tahini sauce, white onions, herbs, & spices. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Lamb Shank
Braised flavorful cut of lamb topped off with roasted seasonal vegetables, bulgar wheat, & pomegranate seeds. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Fish
Crispy & tender whole fish of the day, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic, Israeli extra virgin olive oil, & spices. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.Branzino
Falafel Platter
Labanie
Bulgur and meatballs, served with homemade yogurt sauce.
Lamb Wrap
Saj pita with grilled lamb, hummus, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce.
Chicken Wrap
Saj pita with grilled chicken, hummus, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce.
Falafel Wrap
Saj pita with crispy falafel, hummus, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce. Great Vegetarian Option!
Kafta Wrap
Saj pita with kafta meat, hummus, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce. Great Vegetarian Option!
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Saj pita with shaved chicken shawarma, hummus, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce. Great Vegetarian Option!
Hummus Wrap
Saj pita with hummus, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce. Great Vegetarian Option!
Labane Wrap
Saj pita with labne, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce. Great Vegetarian Option!
Labane and Za'atar Wrap
Saj pita with labne and za'atar, chopped tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce. Great Vegetarian Option!
Wraps
Lunch
Chicken Kebab Lunch
Flame broiled tender chunks of marinated chicken breast. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Chicken and Kafta Combo Lunch
Combination of chicken and kafta. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Bourekas - Lunch
A homemade, fluffy pastry pie filled with cheese and your choice of spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Sandwich with Side Lunch
Choice of any sandwich with choice of soup or salad.
Salad with Meat Lunch
Choice of any salad with grilled chicken, falafel or shawarma.
Veggie Platter Lunch
Karnabeet Lunch
Roasted cauliflower cooked in creamy homemade tahini sauce, white onions, herbs, & spices. Served with rice, & cabbage salad.
Fattoush Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mint, & pita croutons, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
Tabouli Salad
Parsley, bulgur wheat, & diced tomato, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
Israeli Salad
Diced cucumber, tomato, parsley, & mint, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil, homemade tahini, & sumac.
Carmel Salad
Arugula, lettuce, tomato, & halloumi cheese, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
Dahlia Salad
Lettuce, tomato, mint, garlic, & walnuts, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
(Arugula Salad
Arugula greens, tomato, cucumber, topped with pine nuts and mixed with pomegranate dressing.
Kash Koosh Salad
Wedged-tomato, red onion, mint, & pomegranate seeds, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
Gazalas Salad
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, parsley, & Bulgarian cheese, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
Feta Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, scallion, & feta cheese, seasoned with fresh squeezed lemon juice & Israeli extra virgin olive oil.
Side of Grilled Chicken
Side of Shawarma
Side of Lamb
Cucumber Chilled Soup
Diced cucumbers in a creamy, tangy, yogurt sauce.
Lentil Soup
Simmered fresh lentils.
Cabbage Salad
Chopped white cabbage and corn, seasoned with fresh lemon juice and olive oil
Salads and Soups
Pies
Mankosha Pie
Mahamar Pie
Za'atar and Cheese Pie
Meat Pie
Cheese Pie
Spinach and Cheese Pie
Spinach Pie
Meat Pie with cheese
Rice
French Fries
Pita Saj
Garlic Pita
Sweet Potato Fries
Side of Chicken Kebab
Side of Chicken Shawarma
Side of Lamb Kebab
Cheese
Sides
Desserts
Osh-Al-Saria
Kenafi
Baklava
Date Cookies
Blueberry Cake
Druze Cookies
Desserts Sampler
Cookie jars
Bourekas Special Brunch
Spinach or tomato.
Hummus Meze Brunch
Scrambled Eggs Vegetarian Brunch
Scrambled Eggs Lamb Brunch
Chak Choka Brunch
Wraps Brunch
Choice of any sandwich.
Waffles Brunch
Pancakes Brunch
Brunch
Beverages
Soda
Juice
Btl San Pellegrino
Saratoga
Tamarind
Iced Tea Unsweetened
Iced Coffee
Turkish Coffee
Apricot Drink
Regular Coffee
Clausthaler Lager (non-alcoholic)
Gazala Dinner
Gazala Platter, Israeli Salad, Boureka, Chicken Kebab, Dessert.
Vegetarian Gazala Dinner
Vegetarian Gazalas Platter, Israeli Salad, Boureka, Karnabeet, Dessert.
Vegan Gazala Dinner
Vegan Gazalas Platter, Israeli Salad, Spinach Pie, Karnabeet, Druze cookies.
Specials
Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Founders IPA
Must be 21 to purchase.
Montauk IPA
Must be 21 to purchase.
Weihenstephan
Must be 21 to purchase.
Schofferhofer Grapefruit
Must be 21 to purchase.
Prohibition Amber Ale
Must be 21 to purchase.
Gold Star Dark Lager
Israel. Must be 21 to purchase.
Radeberger Pilsner
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cigar City Lager
Florida. Must be 21 to purchase.
Colli Argento Merlot 2017 (Red)
Veneto, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
Peigaia Chianti Classico 2014 (Red)
Tuscany, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
Ruca Malen Malbec 2016 (Red)
Mendoza, Argentina. Must be 21 to purchase.
Doudet Naudin Pinot Noir 2016 (Red)
France. Must be 21 to purchase.
GSM Hahn 2016 (Red)
Central Vineyard, California. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mettler, 2015 (Red)
Lodi, California. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 (Red)
Smith & Hook, Central Coast, California. Must be 21 to purchase.
Clos de Gat Chanson Rouge 2016 (Red)
Judean Hills, Israel. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Noir, Saintsbury, 2015 (Red)
Carneros, California. Must be 21 to purchase.
Clos de Gat Har'EL Merlot, 2011 (Red)
Judean Hills, Israel. Must be 21 to purchase.
Minu Prosecco Extra Dry (Sparkling)
Valdobbiadene, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
Rose, Mirabeau 2017 (Rose)
Cotes de Provence, France. Must be 21 to purchase.
Colli Argento Chardonnay 2016 (White)
Veneto, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
Seale Pinot Grigio 2017 (White)
Veneto, Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.
Tresor de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (White)
France. Must be 21 to purchase.
Hunawihr Reisling 2016 (White)
Alsace, France. Must be 21 to purchase.
Black Rhino Chardonnay 2016 (White)
Wellington, South Africa. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cable Bay Chardonnay 2016 (White)
Marlborough, New Zealand. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sancerre, Domaine Faussier 2016 (White)
Loire, France. Must be 21 to purchase.
Clos de Gat Chanson Blanc 2015 (White)
Judean Hills, Israel. Must be 21 to purchase.