Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

1626 Selby Ave, St Paul
(651) 493-7438

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Msakhan Chicken Shawarma Combo
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Msakhan Chicken Sandwich
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Beef Shawarma Plate
Falafel Appetizer
Hot Sauce Shatta
Falafel Sandwich
Shawarma Fries
Za'Atar Fries

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Turmeric rice topped with grilled chicken shawarma and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Beef Shawarma Plate
Turmeric rice topped with grilled beef shawarma and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Shawarma Fries
Fries topped with beef or chicken shawarma, tahini sauce, garlic mayo, and our house-made hot sauce optional.
Hummus
Traditional chickpea dip made with tahini, drizzled with olive oil and served with pita bread optional.
Musakhan Fries
Bed of fries topped with spicy musakhan and sour cream.
Musakhan Chicken Plate
Turmeric rice topped with grilled musakhan chicken shawarma and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Falafel
Spiced chickpea mixture fried until crispy and served with tahini sauce. 5 pieces.
Falafel Sandwich
Fried falafel, salad, hummus, and tahini sauce wrapped in pita bread.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Grilled spiced ground beef, shawarma seasonings, salad, and sauces wrapped in pita bread.
Lamb Shami Kebab with Paratha
Shami kebab small patty of minced lamb meat. 3 pieces paratha Indian bread. 2 pieces.
Fattoush
Vegan, gluten-free. Lettuce, cucumber, onion, tomato, mint, and pita chips sprinkled with sumac and tossed in zesty house dressing; can be requested gluten-free.
Falafel Plate
Turmeric rice topped with 5 falafels and tahini sauce served with house salad. Gluten-free. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.

Appetizers
Hummus
Traditional chickpea dip made with tahini, drizzled with olive oil and served with pita bread optional.
Falafel
Spiced chickpea mixture fried until crispy and served with tahini sauce. 5 pieces.
Samosa
Pastry with a savory filling of spiced potatoes served with tamarind sauce. 2 pieces.
Dahi Vada
Soaked vadas fried lentil balls in thick dahi yogurt with seasoning and tamarind sauce.
Pani Puri (8 pcs)
Bite-sized crispy puffed ball filled with seasoned potatoes and tamarind sauces.
Dahi Puri (8 pcs)
Bite-sized crispy puffed ball filled with seasoned potatoes and tamarind and yogurt sauces and seasonings.

Soup and Salad
Fattoush
Vegan, gluten-free. Lettuce, cucumber, onion, tomato, mint, and pita chips sprinkled with sumac and tossed in zesty house dressing; can be requested gluten-free.
Tabbouleh
Vegan. Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, and green onions mixed with cracked wheat and tossed in-house dressing.
Soup and Salad
House Salad
Vegan, gluten-free. Tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cucumbers, and mint tossed in a lemon/olive oil dressing.

Sandwiches
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Grilled spiced ground beef, shawarma seasonings, salad, and sauces wrapped in pita bread.
Falafel Sandwich
Fried falafel, salad, hummus, and tahini sauce wrapped in pita bread.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Grilled spiced chicken, shawarma seasonings, and garlic mayo wrapped in pita bread.
Veggies Sandwich
Fried fresh vegetables, pickles, garlic mayo, and tahini sauce wrapped in pita bread.
Musakhan Chicken Sandwich
Chicken marinated in olive oil and sumac, grilled with caramelized onions, and wrapped in pita bread.

Plates
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Turmeric rice topped with grilled chicken shawarma and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Musakhan Chicken Plate
Turmeric rice topped with grilled musakhan chicken shawarma and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Kushari Plate Z&Z Specialty
Rice, macaroni, chickpeas, lentils, and fried onions topped with red sauce and served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Beef Shawarma Plate
Turmeric rice topped with grilled beef shawarma and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Falafel Plate
Turmeric rice topped with 5 falafels and tahini sauce served with house salad. Gluten-free. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Butter Chicken & White Rice
Chicken Kushari Plate Z&Z Specialty
Rice, macaroni, chickpeas, lentils, and fried onions topped with red sauce and chicken and served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Paneer Butter Masala & White Rice
Veggies Plate
Turmeric rice topped with fried fresh vegetables and tahini sauce served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Beef/Keema Kushari Plate Z&Z Specialty
Rice, macaroni, chickpeas, lentils, and fried onions topped with red sauce and beef and served with house salad. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.

Fries
Shawarma Fries
Fries topped with beef or chicken shawarma, tahini sauce, garlic mayo, and our house-made hot sauce optional.
Basket Fries
Onion Rings
Musakhan Fries
Bed of fries topped with spicy musakhan and sour cream.
Falafel Fries
Bed of fries topped with house salad crushed falafel and tahini sauce.
Za'atar Fries
Sprinkled with imported za'atar a blend of dried wild thyme, marjoram, and oregano, mixed with toasted sesame seeds.
Waffle Fries
Buffalo Chicken Wings (4 pcs)
Veggie Fries
Topped with fried veggies, garlic mayo, and tahini sauce.
Sweet potato fries
Mozzarella sticks (5pcs)
Jalapeno Peppers with cream cheese
Cheese Curds

Drinks
Lassi
Mango Lassi
Soda
Masala Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemonade with mint. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Water (Bottle)
San Pellegrino
Oreo Shake
Masala Chai
Hot chocolate w halal marshmallows
Golden Milk
Baklava Shake: Specialty
A middle eastern delight
Rose Pistachio Shake: Specialty
A middle eastern delight

Desserts
Baklava (1 pc)
Flaky phyllo dough pastry filled with chopped nuts and drizzled with syrup. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Basbousa
Traditional semolina honey cake topped with an almond. Served with seasoned yellow rice and salad.
Ice Cream
Rasmalai (2 pcs)

Kids
Shawarma Meat
Beef or chicken. Served with a choice of fries or fresh fruit and a choice of drink chocolate milk, juice, and bottle of water.
Chicken Nuggets
4 nuggets. Served with a choice of fries or fresh fruit and a choice of drink chocolate milk, juice, and bottle of water.

Specials
Chicken 65 with White Rice
Lamb Shami Kebab with Paratha
Shami kebab small patty of minced lamb meat. 3 pieces paratha Indian bread. 2 pieces.
Chaat
The chaat is a mixture of dahi vada lentil patty, samosa, papdi, chickpeas, and tangy-salty spices, with sauces, fresh green coriander leaves, and yogurt for garnish.

Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan
Pita Bread

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Recent Reviews

A great hole in the wall - maybe the best food I’ve had during my 4 years in Saint Paul. You can’t beat the price for this much flavor! They have both authentic and original menu items and excellent service. They were almost too nice - they refused to let me tip!
July 2025
Absolutely amazing food here. We came here to eat before the MNUFC game and it took less than 10 minutes for us to be served with fresh shawarma and crispy fries. Amazing for the price and good portions as well. We were greeted kindly by Farhan who explained the menu and served us food, and clearly showed that he cared about how the food was tasting. Amazing restaurant, would absolutely recommend it to anyone, especially any MNUFC fans.
July 2025
Have eaten here twice and enjoyed the food both times as did my companions. Especially enjoyed babaganoush and falafel most recently. A low key, modest establishment with timely and capable service.
June 2025

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Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

1626 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 493-7438