Ayat

1243 Tilghman St, Allentown
(717) 702-7257

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Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken Ouzi
Cauliflower Shawarma Pizza
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
Fire Mixed Grill for 6
Roasted Cauliflower
Freshly Baked Pita
Falafel Sandwich
Tahini Ice Cream
Cheese Manaqish

Cold Appetizers
Hummus
Vegan. Freshly ground chickpeas blended with olive oil, tahini, lemon, & garlic.
Labneh
Strained & whipped yogurt paste topped with olive oil.
Muhammarah
Vegan. Roasted sweet red peppers blended with walnuts & pomegranate molasses.
Khyar Ma Laban
Finely chopped mediterranean cucumbers mixed with yogurt & fresh mint.
Fattoush
Vegan. Finely chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, radishes, cucumber & mint, topped with baked pita chips.
Salata Tahina
Vegan. Refreshing blend of scallions & other vegetables in a creamy tahini dressing.
Tabbouleh
Vegan. Finely chopped parsley mixed with fine bulgur, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and lemon.
Baba Ghanoush
Vegan. Oven-roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, olive oil, lemon & garlic.
Mezze Filistini
Mix platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina & labneh.
Shepherd Salad
Chopped mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, & parsley dressed with lemon & olive oil.
Salata Filistini
Vegan. Finely chopped mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, & parsley dressed with lemon & olive oil.

Hot Appetizers
Falafel
Vegan. 4 pieces with pickles & tahini.
Wara Dawali
Vegan. Grape leaves stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions, & an array of spices
Kibbeh
3 pcs. Finely ground bulghur & meat filled with ground beef, onion, & mediterranean spices.
Zahir
Vegan. Fried cauliflower served on a tahini bed topped with tahini & drizzled with pomegranate molasses.
Beitenjan
Vegan. Fried eggplant drizzled with tahini & pomegranate molasses.
Ikras Bi Lahma
Beef filled pie.
Lentil Soup
Vegan
Ikras Bi Sabanikh
Vegan. Spinach filled pie.
Kousa Mahshi
Vegan. 3 pcs. Persian squash stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley tomatoes, onions & an array of spices.
Malfouf
Cabbage leaves stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions, & ground meat with an array of spices.
Fried Halloumi Cheese
Mujadara
Vegan. Combination of long grain rice & brown lentils topped with crispy fried onions.

Wood Fired Pizza
Lahma Bi Ajeen
Blend of ground beef, tomatoes, & onions on a classic crust.
Shrimp Scampi Sensation
Succulent grilled shrimp, tomatoes, onions, & a garlic butter sauce.
Falafel Frenzy
Vegan. Crisp falafel balls, onions, tomatoes, & a drizzle of tahini.
Cauliflower Shawarma
Marinated cauliflower, tomatoes onion, & a mix of shawarma meat with a drizzle of tahini.
Cheese Manaqish
Fresh saj topped with akkawi cheese.
Midnight Meat Craze
Pastrami, red cabbage, gouda cheese, & home made dijon dressing on a black seed infused crust.
Zaatar Margarita
San marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil on a zaatar-infused crust.
Pistachio Paradise
Ground pistachio on a bed of mixed cheeses, all on a delicious crust
Zaatar Manaqish
Vegan.

Laffa / Platter
Vegan
Vegan. Falafel, zahir, beitenjan and wara dawali served over mujadara rice served as a platter.
Beef Shawarma
Served as a sandwich or a platter.
Chicken Shawarma
Served as a sandwich or a platter.
Araby Chicken Shwarma
Pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles.
Falafel*
Vegan. Served as a sandwich or a platter.
Mix Shawarma
Served as a sandwich or a platter.
Araby Beef Shwarma
Pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles.
Araby Mix Shwarma
Pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles.

Family Platters
Mansaf for 6
Served with mixed appetizers.
Fire Mixed Grill for 6
Served with mixed appetizers.
Ouzi Chicken for 6
Served with mixed appetizers.
Fattat Jaj for 6
Served with mixed appetizers.

Mashawy
BBQ Chicken
Half of a BBQ chicken served with a side of rice or hand-cut fries.
Chicken Kebab
Skewered & grilled chicken chunks marinated in a flavorful blend of spices & herbs.
Beef Kebab
Tender & juicy cuts of filet mignon, marinated & grilled to perfection.
Chicken Kefta
Ground chicken skewers.
Lamb Kebab
Tender chunks of marinated lamb, grilled to perfection.
Kefta
Ground meat blended with parsley & onions.
Mixed Grill
Chicken kebab, beef kebab, kefta & lamb chop.
Lamb Chops
4 tender and flavorful grilled lamb chops.

Traditional
M'sakhan
Fresh taboon bread 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- serves 1 or 2.
Kefta Bi Tahina
Kefta kebab baked with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, & topped with a lemon tahini sauce.
Kabsa
Basmati rice dish with pomegranate, tomato, shredded carrots, diced caramelized onions & slivered almonds served with roasted chicken.
Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken Ouzi
Flavorful, aromatic rice dish with ground beef, peas & carrots featuring tender roasted chicken & traditional middle eastern spices.
Lamb Ouzi Royale
Royal rice dish with ground beef, peas & carrots featuring chunks of tender, slow-roasted lamb & aromatic spices.
Maklouba
Upside down 6 layer dish of chicken, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, eggplant & rice - serves 2.
Fattat Lahma
6 layer dish of meat, rice, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, crispy pita, almonds, & mint - serves 1 or 2.
Mansaf
Stew of bone in lamb chunks & fermented yogurt sauce served over a bed of fresh sajj bread & rice, topped with slivered almonds.
Fattat Hummus
Your choice of chicken or meat served over a bed of creamy hummus, topped with crispy pita, slivered almonds, parsley & olive oil.

From The River to The Sea
Whole Branzino
Served over rice with salad.
Whole Red Snapper
Served over rice with salad.
Salmon Kebab
Served over rice with a side of potatoes & salad.
Shrimp Kebab
Served over rice with a side of potatoes & salad.

Dessert
Baklava
3 pieces of layered fillo dough stuffed with walnuts & topped with syrup.
Basbousa
Semolina cake topped with sweet rose extract.
Chocolate Tahini Brownies
Fudgy brownie topped with a layer of creamy tahini & a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Chocolate Chunk Halva Ice Cream
Soft & chewy chocolate chunk cookie topped with tahini ice cream.`

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Recent Reviews

The food at Ayat is some of the best food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Everything was delicious, the service was amazing, and the prices can’t be beat- especially for the quality of food. If you’re looking for authentic Palestinian food, a cozy atmosphere, and overall a great experience- make sure to give them a try! I will be returning soon.
September 2025
The Costmer service was great the atmosphere was amazing but the mixgrill I got that was so dry the rice was good and the lamb chops but the chiken and the beef was so dry I couldn’t eat it .
September 2025
Food was very good. Service was even better with just the right amount of checking in. Love the family friendly atmosphere and decor. Our waitress was great at guiding us thru the menu and what to order for our family size. The juicy soft chicken was the family favorite. Will be coming back.
September 2025

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Ayat

1243 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
(717) 702-7257