Esso Mediterranean Bistro

17933 Ventura Blvd, Encino
(818) 514-6201

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4 Pieces Falafel with Tahini Sauce Served with Pickles and Pita
4 Pieces Cheese Boreg
Chicken Kebab Plate
Grilled Cheese Pita
Combination Plate
Combination Kebab
Khash Khash Kebab
Cheese Boureg
Hummus
Arayes

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Kebab
Two skewers. Grilled chicken breast chunks marinated with garlic and spices. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Tikka Kebab
Two skewers. Tender chunks of grilled filet mignon served with roasted tomato and pepper. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Fattoush Salad
Vertugula leaves, red onions, parsley, fresh mint, cucumbers, and tomato.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese, and house dressing.
Kibbeh Balls (4 pcs)
Lean beef balls mixed with bulgur stuffed with ground beef and onions.
Combination Plate
Three skewers of chicken, filet mignon, and khashkhash kebab. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Khashkhash Kebab
Two skewers. Grilled ground beef marinated with spices, onions, and parsley. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Lamb Chops (4 pcs)
Grilled lamb chops marinated with spices. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Stuffed Grape Leaves (4 pcs)
Grape leaves stuffed with Calrose rice, walnuts, and onions.
Kibbeh Nayyeh
Fine minced raw beef, cracked wheat, onions, parsley, and spices topped with e.V.O.O.
Soujouk
Ground beef sausage with special spices. Served with pickles and pita.
Muhammara
A spicy mix of walnuts, bread crumbs, paprika, pepper paste, and pomegranate juice. Served with pickles and pita.
Lebni
Condensed yogurt mixed with walnuts, garlic, and jalapeno topped with e.V.O.O. Served with pickles and pita.
Foul
Seasoned fava beans and garlic, topped with tahini sauce chopped tomato, and parsley. Served with pickles add pita.
Lebni and Olives
Cheese Boreg (4 pcs)
Filo dough stuffed with mixed cheese.
Vegetarian Plate Vegetarian
Vegetarian. Tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghannouj, two pieces stuffed grape leaves, and pickles. Vegetarian.

Appetizers
Kibbeh Nayyeh
Fine minced raw beef, cracked wheat, onions, parsley, and spices topped with e.V.O.O.
Stuffed Grape Leaves (4 pcs)
Grape leaves stuffed with Calrose rice, walnuts, and onions.
Kibbeh Balls (4 pcs)
Lean beef balls mixed with bulgur stuffed with ground beef and onions.
French Fries
Hummus
Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices topped with extra virgin olive oil and parsley. Served with pickles and pita.
Lebni
Condensed yogurt mixed with walnuts, garlic, and jalapeno topped with e.V.O.O. Served with pickles and pita.
Cheese Boreg (4 pcs)
Filo dough stuffed with mixed cheese.
Muhammara
A spicy mix of walnuts, bread crumbs, paprika, pepper paste, and pomegranate juice. Served with pickles and pita.
Lebni and Olives
Grilled Cheese Pita
cheese marinated with mint, red pepper, and e.V.O.O., flakes, and grilled.
Moutabel
Baba ghannouj. Roasted eggplant mixed with sesame sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Served with pickles and pita.
Foul
Seasoned fava beans and garlic, topped with tahini sauce chopped tomato, and parsley. Served with pickles add pita.
Eggplant (4 pcs)
Sprinkled with parsley and walnuts stuffed.
Soujouk
Ground beef sausage with special spices. Served with pickles and pita.
Bistro's Lentil Soup
Lentil, barley, and onions.
Falafel (4 pcs)
Served with tahini sauce. Served with pickles and pita.

Salads
Fattoush Salad
Vertugula leaves, red onions, parsley, fresh mint, cucumbers, and tomato.
Tabbouleh Salad
Parsley, tomatoes, onions, bulgur (cracked wheat), mint, lemon juice, and olive.
Armenian Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese, and house dressing.
Tzatziki Salad
Yogurt mixed with cucumber, mint, and garlic.
Esso Bistro Salad
Grilled vegetables, mixed baby spinach, and arugula. Topped with walnuts, dried cranberries, and one skewer of grilled chicken.

Sandwiches
Chicken Kebab Sandwich
One skewer of chicken kebab, lettuce, and garlic sauce in a pita.
Falafel Sandwich
Khashkhash kebab one skewer of ground beef kebab tomato, parsley, and onions in a pita with spices.
Soujouk Sandwich
Slices of soujouk with tomato and pickles in a french roll.
Khashkhash Kebab Sandwich
Parsley onions and grilled khashkhash kebab wrapped in a warm pita.

Entrées
Combination Plate
Three skewers of chicken, filet mignon, and khashkhash kebab. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Chicken Kebab
Two skewers. Grilled chicken breast chunks marinated with garlic and spices. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Tikka Kebab
Two skewers. Tender chunks of grilled filet mignon served with roasted tomato and pepper. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Lamb Chops (4 pcs)
Grilled lamb chops marinated with spices. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Fresh Mediterranean Fish
Served with lemon, toast bread, salad, rice, or fries. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Khashkhash Kebab
Two skewers. Grilled ground beef marinated with spices, onions, and parsley. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.
Veggie Kebab
Three skewers. Grilled mushrooms, Italian squash, and red bell peppers. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita. Vegetarian.
Urfa Kebab
Two skewers. Grilled Italian eggplant between ground beef with parsley salad. Served with rice, hummus, salad, and pita.

Special Entrées
Vegetarian Plate Vegetarian
Vegetarian. Tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghannouj, two pieces stuffed grape leaves, and pickles. Vegetarian.
Special Falafel Plate
Four balls of pita bread topped with tahini sauce, vegetables, and olive oil.

Desserts
Ashta
Banana topped with fresh cream, pistachio, and honey.
Pakhlava
Layered Fillo dough filled with walnut, topped with sweet and pistachio.

Beverages
Sodas By The Can
Bottled Water
Perrier
Tahn

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Recent Reviews

We had the pleasure of working with Esso Mediterranean Bistro to cater our event, and everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding, and our guests were truly impressed. Highly recommended for any special occasion!
August 2025
Very adorable Middle-Eastern restaurant hidden in Encino. Very fresh and high quality foods, uniquely & deliciously flavored! A MUST VISIT LOCATION! Amazingly priced for the quality you get. My favorite is the chicken kebab (so moist & juicy), fattoush salad (quality fresh veggies & crunchy bread - others should learn!), hummus (without garlic, so you can enjoy during lunch meetings 🙂), and can't forget the cheese boregs (definitely a must try at least once)....
July 2025
I got take it for my girlfriend there. She said it was delicious. The other people picking up food were friendly. We were chatting it up. That's why I put 5 stars for atmosphere. I put 3 stars for service because the staff wasn't very friendly. If the staff was more friendly, we'd would probably become regulars. I don't feel comfortable eating at places where the staff seems like they don't like me. I like to feel special. My money is selfish. I'll...
April 2025

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Esso Mediterranean Bistro

17933 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
(818) 514-6201