Tahini

9625 Scholars Dr N #0113, La Jolla
(858) 779-3272

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Steak Shawarma Signature Pack
Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl
Tahini Fries Half Order
Falafel Signature Pack
Chicken Rice Bowl Pack
Halloumi Cheese Stix
Shawarma on a Pita
Falafel Piece Side
Garlic Sauce Side
Veggie Rice Bowl

BUILD YOUR OWN ENTREE
Pita Sandwich
Our house-baked Pita Bread, stuffed with your choice of protein, veggie add-ons, and house made sauces.
Rice Bowl
A bowl of our Yellow Basmati Rice topped with your choice of Protein, Sauces, and Add-Ons.
Salad Bowl
A bowl of Organic Spring Mix topped with your choice of Protein, Sauces, and Add-Ons.

TAHINI ORIGINALS
The MTW
Our Egyptian, Mother of The World pita. Our homemade Falafel in pita, with a swipe of hummus, and stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, fresh cucumbers, pickled turnips, and our signature Tahini sauce.
The Esquire
Our Chicken shawarma in pita, stuffed with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, with Garlic and Tahini sauce. For a spicy kick, try it with our Sriracha Tahini sauce!
The OG
Inspired by the original Syrian style shawarma. Our Steak shawarma pita, stuffed with parsley mix, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, pickled turnips, and Tahini sauce.

MUNCHIES
Pita Chips
Our house baked pita bread, fried and tossed with Zaatar and Sumac
Cumato Salad
Diced and spiced cucumbers and tomatoes with an olive oil based dressing and topped with feta cheese.
Falafel 3 Piece
No pre-packaged powder mixes. Just Grandma's recipes. Ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, and spices. Fried upon order and served with Tahini sauce and our house baked Pita.
Falafel 6 Piece
No pre-packaged powder mixes. Just Grandma's recipes. Ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, and spices. Fried upon order and served with Tahini sauce and our house baked Pita.
Halloumi Cheese Stix
Imported Halloumi Cheese fried and served with our house baked Pita, specialty Fig Jam, and Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
Hummus Bowl
Made from scratch with fresh chickpeas - no cans, 'nuff said. Finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with our house baked Pita and pickled turnips.
Tahini Fries Half Order
French Fries topped w/ bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and your choice of House-Made Sauces.
Tahini Fries Full Order
French Fries topped w/ bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and your choice of House-Made Sauces.
Veggie Salad
Veggie Pita

SIDES
Pita Side
Falafel Piece Side
Fries Side
Rice Side
Hummus Side
Cumato Salad Side
Full Chicken Serving Side
Full Steak Serving Side
Standard Add-Ons Side
Individual Serving of Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Pickled Cucumber

SAUCE SIDES
Garlic Sauce Side
BBQ Tahini Side
Cilantro Tahini Side
Cucumber-Yogurt Side
Tahini Side
Sriracha Tahini Side
Balsamic Side
Fig Jam Side

DRINKS
Fountain Drink

Bakery
Six Pack of Bread
Six Pack of our House Baked Pita Bread. Available daily until 4 PM!

CATERING SIGNATURE PACKS
FALAFEL SIGNATURE PACK
*Served Family Style* Each signature pack comes with one serving of Falafel, and an assortment of: Yellow Basmati Rice, Mediterranean Salad, Hummus, House-Baked Pita Bread, Veggie Add-Ons, and our House-Made Sauces. Can be mixed with other Signature Packs for protein variety!
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SIGNATURE PACK
*Served Family Style* Each signature pack comes with one serving of Chicken Shawarma, and an assortment of: Yellow Basmati Rice, Mediterranean Salad, Hummus, House-Baked Pita Bread, Veggie Add-Ons, and our House-Made Sauces. Can be mixed with other Signature Packs for protein variety!
STEAK SHAWARMA SIGNATURE PACK
*Served Family Style* Each signature pack comes with one serving of Steak Shawarma, and an assortment of: Yellow Basmati Rice, Mediterranean Salad, Hummus, House-Baked Pita Bread, Veggie Add-Ons, and our House-Made Sauces. Can be mixed with other Signature Packs for protein variety!

CATERING BUILD YOUR OWN PACKS
Falafel Sandwich Pack
Everything you need to build your own sandwich (2 half sandwiches per order), including Falafel, up to 6 toppings & up to 3 sauces on our house baked pita bread. Can be mixed with other BYO Packs for protein variety!
Chicken Sandwich Pack
Everything you need to build your own sandwich (2 half sandwiches per order), including Chicken Shawarma, up to 6 toppings & up to 3 sauces using our house baked pita bread. Can be mixed with other BYO Packs for protein variety!
Steak Sandwich Pack
Everything you need to build your own sandwich (2 half sandwiches per order), including Steak Shawarma, up to 6 toppings & up to 3 sauces using our house baked pita bread. Can be mixed with other BYO Packs for protein variety!
Falafel Rice Bowl Pack
Everything you need to build your own Falafel rice bowl, including yellow rice, your choices of protein, 6 toppings, and 3 sauces. Can be mixed with other BYO Packs for protein variety!
Chicken Rice Bowl Pack
Everything you need to build your own Chicken Shawarma rice bowl, including yellow rice, your choices of protein, 6 toppings, and 3 sauces. Can be mixed with other BYO Packs for protein variety!
Steak Rice Bowl Pack
Everything you need to build your own Steak rice bowl, including yellow rice, your choices of protein, 6 toppings, and 3 sauces. Can be mixed with other BYO Packs for protein variety!

CATERING APPETIZER TRAYS
Cucumber Yogurt Dip Tray
Serves 5 people Our Cucumber-Yogurt sauce served with your choice of our house baked Pita Bread or Zaatar Pita Chips
Zaatar Pita Chips Tray
Serves 5 People Our house baked pita, fried, and tossed in a Zaatar & Sumac seasoning. Served with your choice of Hummus, Tahini Sauce, or Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Hummus Tray
Serves 5 People A tray of made from scratch hummus, topped with paprika and extra virgin olive oil, with your choice of our house baked pita bread or Zaatar Pita Chips
Falafel Tray
A tray of our house ground falafel, fried fresh, and served with Tahini Sauce, Pickled Turnips, and our house baked Pita Bread.
Meze Appetizer Tray
Serves 5 People A tray of our Falafel, Hummus, Tomato-Cucumber Salad, Pita Bread, Pickled Turnips, & Tahini Sauce

CATERING SALAD TRAYS
Mediterranean Salad Tray
Serves 5 People. Our Organic Spring Mix tossed with Sumac, Roma Tomatoes, Persian Cucumbers, Kalamata Olives, Bell Peppers, and Pepperoncini. Topped with Feta Cheese. Served with choice of Balsamic Dressing or Arabic Dressing.
Tomato-Cucumber Salad Tray
Serves 5 People. Diced Roma Tomatoes and Persian Cucumbers tossed in our olive oil based Arabic Dressing and topped with Feta Cheese.

CATERING A LA CARTE ITEMS
Falafel Piece
Chicken Serving
Steak Serving
Rice Serving
Pita Serving
Sauce 16OZ
Veggie Assortment Serving
Halloumi Cheese Piece

CATERING MUNCHIES
Cumato Salad
Hummus
Mediterranean Salad

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Recent Reviews

Tahini meals have amazing flavor balance and freshness. It’s so great to have a bowl or pita with a diversity of vegetables all fresh and chopped to ideal sizes for human enjoyment.
December 2025
Best food in UCSD, no doubt.

You're immediately welcomed by the super friendly people who make you your food and also make sure you leave with a smile on your face. Absolutely love this place! They just be doing this to spread joy to the world 😭🙏
December 2025
Absolutely fantastic place! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff truly go above and beyond. Everyone is incredibly polite and attentive, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend—definitely one of the best spots at UCSD!
November 2025

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Tahini

9625 Scholars Dr N #0113, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 779-3272