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Basta Middle Eastern Grill 417 West 47th Street

417 West 47th Street, New York, NY
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Featured Items

  • Build Your Own Bowl

    From crunchy summer greens to hearty brown rice and lentil mujadara, our bowls are nourishing and offer a little bit of everything. Select a base, protein, vegetable, dip and sauce of your choice.
    $17.00
  • Falafel Sandwich

    crispy herb forward spiced chickpea fritters, classic hummus, chopped salad, lemony green cabbage slaw, cucumber pickles and tahini in a freshly steamed pita
    $14.00
  • Shawarma Crunch Roll

    Shaved chicken shawarma in a crisped saj flatbread, layered with pickles, your choice of toum or labne, and finished with sweet-tart pomegranate molasses.
    $17.00

Mains

Classics

  • Shawarma Crunch Roll

    Shaved chicken shawarma in a crisped saj flatbread, layered with pickles, your choice of toum or labne, and finished with sweet-tart pomegranate molasses.
    $17.00
  • Falafel Sticks (5 pieces)

    Crispy falafel sticks in a shareable (or not!) five-piece order, with your choice of dip or sauce (GF)
    $9.00
  • Casablanca Bowl

    A vibrant combination of brown rice mujadara, hummus, chicken shawarma, chopped salad, and red cabbage pickles, all brought together with a drizzle of tahini.
    $17.00
  • Hummus Dip Bowl

    A deliciously fresh and hearty bowl featuring hummus, falafel, chopped salad, and a refreshing green cabbage slaw, all tied together with tahini.
    $15.00
  • Falafel Sandwich

    crispy herb forward spiced chickpea fritters, classic hummus, chopped salad, lemony green cabbage slaw, cucumber pickles and tahini in a freshly steamed pita
    $14.00
  • Iraqi Sabikh Sandwich

    hard boiled eggs, hummus, roasted eggplants, tahini, chopped salad, cucumber pickles, pita bread
    $14.00
  • Nine Spice Fish Kofta Sandwich

    seasoned fish cakes simmered in a rich and picante tomato broth, matbouha, lemony green cabbage slaw, frena bread we grind fresh spices for our nine spice master blend, a recipe passed through generations
    $16.00
  • Protein Bowl

    grilled beef kofta, hawaij quinoa, labne, sumac onions, harissa roasted carrots, amba sauce [halal certified, gluten free] contains: allium, sesame, mango
    $19.00
  • Chicken Shish Bowl

    grilled chicken thigh or breast shish kabab, chopped greens, babaganouj, roasted cauliflower, roasted zucchini, preserved lemon sauce [halal certified, dairy free, gluten free] contains: allium, sesame, bell peppers
    $18.00
  • Falafel Bowl

    falafel, chopped greens, spicy feta, torshi pickled vegetables, roasted eggplant, tahini sauce [vegetarian (can be made vegan), gluten free] contains: allium, sesame, eggplant
    $17.00
  • Nine Spice Fish Kofta Bowl

    nine spice fish kofta, mujadara rice, matboukha, green cabbage slaw, roasted potatoes, preserved lemon sauce [vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free] contains: allium, fish
    $18.00
  • Beef Kofta Sandwich

    grilled beef kofta (beef and lamb suet), labne, sumac onions, roasted zucchini, harissa sauce, heritage pita bread [halal certified] contains: allium, sesame
    $17.00
  • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

    chicken shawarma, chickpea hummus or babaganouj, pickled red cabbage, chopped salad, cucumber pickles, tahini sauce in a tannour wrap (*can also be made in regular/whole wheat pita) [halal certified, dairy free] contains: allium, sesame, gluten
    $17.00
  • Chicken Shish Pita

    grilled chicken thigh or breast shish kabab, spicy feta, green cabbage slaw, roasted cauliflower, preserved lemon sauce, regular/whole wheat pita [halal certified] contains: allium, gluten, dairy
    $17.00
  • Chicken Shawarma Wrap

    Spit Roasted Chicken Shawarma, classic chickpea hummus or babaganouj, pickled red cabbage, cucumber pickles, chopped salad and tahini in our tannour flatbread wrap
    $18.50

Basta Box

  • Build Your Own Veg Box

    A selection of six veg of your choosing presented in our signature Basta Box
    $26.00
  • Build Your Own Dip Box

    A selection of six dips of your choosing presented in our signature Basta Box
    $23.00+

Build Your Own

  • Build Your Own Sandwich

    Our breads are baked fresh and warmed to order, so treat yourself to a sandwich that feels like grandma made it. Choose your bread, protein, veg, dip and sauce, and see your masterpiece come to life.
    $16.00
  • Build Your Own Bowl

    From crunchy summer greens to hearty brown rice and lentil mujadara, our bowls are nourishing and offer a little bit of everything. Select a base, protein, vegetable, dip and sauce of your choice.
    $17.00
  • Build Your Own Dip Bowl

    For those that know exactly what they want - a double portion of one of our dips as a base, protein, veg and a sauce. Add a side of bread or falafel to scoop everything up...
    $15.00
  • Build Your Own Meal Box

    The royal treatment! Select your protein, side, veg, dip and sauce to be presented in a beautiful box that makes you feel like you went all out for lunch.
    $19.00

Sides and Add Ons

Sides

  • Brown Rice Mujadara

    caramelized carrots and onions, black pepper, garlic
    $4.50
  • Hawaij Quinoa

    traditional Yemenite Hawaij spice blend made with turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, and a few other gems
    $4.50
  • French Fries

    crispy and salted to perfection, add a dip to make it a total success
    $4.50
  • Falafel (5 pieces)

    crispy chickpea fritters, seasoned with herbs and spices
    $5.00
  • Hardboiled Egg (1)

    $2.50

Veg

  • Tabbouleh

    herb-forward salad of parsley, cilantro, mint, scallions, cracked bulgur wheat, tomato, lemon and sumac, finished with nutty toasted pumpkin seeds
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Beetroot and Greens

    roasted beet root and swiss chard, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro
    $4.00+
  • Red Cabbage Pickle

    sugar, salt, white vinegar
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Carrots

    harissa paste, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Eggplant

    salt roasted, olive oil
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Green Cabbage

    warm Iraqi Baharat spice blend, date honey
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Potato Salad

    parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Zucchini

    garlic, fresh mint, olive oil
    $4.00+
  • Green Cabbage Slaw

    lemon juice, white pepper, salt, olive oil
    $4.00+
  • Chopped Salad

    cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onions, lemon juice
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Cauliflower

    pomegranate molasses, sumac, garlic
    $4.00+
  • Sumac Onions

    sweet onions soothed in sumac and lemon juice
    $4.00+
  • Cucumber Pickles

    pickled cucumbers in a traditional salt brine with garlic
    $1.50+
  • Torshi Quick Pickled Root Vegetables

    quick pickled vegetables (cauliflower, celery, carrots, cabbage), lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt
    $4.00+
  • Roasted Sweet Potato

    date honey, pomegranate molasses, herby harissa spice
    $4.00+

Dips

  • Classic Hummus

    traditionally prepared with chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice
    $7.00+
  • Spicy Feta Dip

    creamy salty feta cheese, strained Levantine yogurt, roasted hot green chilies
    $7.00+
  • Matboukha

    jam-like picante tomato sauce with hot peppers and garlic
    $7.00+
  • Babaganouj

    fire roasted eggplant with tahini sauce
    $7.00+
  • Labne

    traditional goat cheese yogurt spread
    $7.00+
  • Beet Hummus

    Silky chickpea hummus blended with roasted beets for a subtly sweet, earthy finish
    $7.00+
  • Zaatar Tzatziki

    creamy yogurt dip with cucumber, garlic and lemon juice, finished with aromatic za'atar spice
    $7.00+

Protein

  • Chicken Breast Shish Kabab (4oz)

    $7.80
  • Chicken Thigh Shish Kabab (4oz)

    $7.20
  • Chicken Shawarma (4oz)

    $6.60
  • Nine Spice Fish Kofta (3)

    $6.60
  • Beef Kofta (2)

    $7.20

Sauces

  • Tahini

    tahini paste, lemon juice
    $2.00
  • Zhoug

    traditional Yemenite seasoned hot green chili paste
    $2.00
  • Olive Tapenade

    chunky kalamata olive spread
    $2.00
  • Preserved Lemon Paste

    traditional Moroccan salt-pack fermentation
    $2.00
  • Harissa

    traditional Moroccan seasoned hot red pepper paste
    $2.00
  • Amba

    traditional Iraqi fermented mango pickle sauce
    $2.00
  • Toum (Garlic Whip)

    classic Levantine "white sauce" made with whipped garlic, lemon juice, oil, salt
    $2.00

Breads

  • Pita

    traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant
    $2.00
  • Whole Wheat Pita

    traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant, made with whole wheat
    $2.00
  • Tannour

    traditionally large and round flatbread with no pocket (like a Middle Eastern “wrap”) from the Levant and Iraq
    $2.00

Desserts

  • Moroccan Tea Cookies

    $4.00

Drinks

  • Moroccan Mint Iced Tea

    brewed fresh daily from quality tea and fresh mint (unsweetened)
    $4.00
  • Sodas

    selection of sodas
    $3.00
  • Water

    $2.00
  • Hal's New York Seltzer Water

    $3.00

Catering

Catering Proteins

  • 10 Skewers Chicken Breast

    Seasoned chicken breast with charred red peppers and onions Serves 8-10
    $90.00
  • 10 Skewers Chicken Thigh

    Seasoned chicken thighs with charred red peppers and onions Serves 8-10
    $80.00
  • 10 Skewers Mixed Chicken Kebab

    5 Skewers Chicken Breast 5 Skewers Chicken Thigh Serves 8-10
    $90.00
  • Grilled Beef Kofta-1/2 tray

    20 pieces/tray. Serves 8-10
    $70.00
  • Nine Spice Fish Kofta

    20 Pieces/tray. Serves 8-10
    $55.00
  • Spit Roasted Chicken Shawarma -1/2 Tray

    Serves 8-10
    $60.00
  • Falafel

    crispy chickpea fritters seasoned with herbs and spices
    $11.00+

Catering Minis

  • Box of Mini Falafel Sandwich

    Our crispy chickpea fritters in a mini pita. You may also choose to add a dip and sauce to customize (30 pieces/box)
    $120.00+
  • Box of Mini Beef Kofta Sandwiches

    Our delicious beef kofta in a mini pita. You may also choose to add a dip and sauce (30 pieces/box)
    $150.00+
  • Box of Mini Chicken Sandwiches

    Choice of Spit Roasted Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Breast Kebab or Chicken Thigh Kebab (30 pieces/box)
    $150.00+
  • Box of Mini Fish Kofta Sandwich

    Our Nine-Spiced Fish Kofta in a mini Pita. You may also add one dip and one sauce to customize 30 pieces/box
    $150.00+

Catering Dips

  • Basta Dip Box

    Choice 6 of any our house made dips. Great with our box of Pita Chips or Crudité
    $21.00+
  • Labne

    traditional goat cheese yogurt spread
    $13.00+
  • Spicy Feta

    creamy salty feta cheese, strained Levantine yogurt, roasted hot green chilies
    $13.00+
  • Matboukha

    jam-like picante tomato sauce with hot peppers and garlic
    $13.00+
  • Babaganouj

    fire roasted eggplant with tahini sauce
    $13.00+
  • Classic Hummus

    traditionally prepared with chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice
    $13.00+
  • Beet Hummus

    $13.00+
  • Zaatar Tzatziki

    $13.00+

Catering Sauces

  • Amba (4oz)

    traditional Iraqi fermented mango pickle sauce
    $8.00
  • Tahini (4oz)

    tahini paste, lemon juice
    $8.00
  • Olive Tapenade (4oz)

    chunky kalamata olive spread
    $8.00
  • Harissa (4oz)

    traditional Moroccan seasoned hot red pepper paste
    $8.00
  • Zhoug (4oz)

    traditional Yemenite seasoned hot green chili paste
    $8.00
  • Preserved Lemon Paste (4oz)

    traditional Moroccan salt-pack fermentation
    $8.00

Catering Veg

  • Crudité Box

    Seasonal greenmarket vegetables. Great served with any of our Dips
    $25.00+
  • Red Cabbage Pickle

    sugar, salt, white vinegar
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Potato

    parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper
    $16.00+
  • Sumac Onions

    sweet onions soothed in sumac and lemon juice
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Zucchini

    garlic, fresh mint, olive oil
    $16.00+
  • Chopped Salad

    cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onions, lemon juice
    $16.00+
  • Green Cabbage Slaw

    lemon juice, white pepper, salt, olive oil
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Green Cabbage

    warm Iraqi Baharat spice blend, date honey
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Carrots

    harissa paste, garlic, cilantro
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Beetroot & Greens

    roasted beet root and swiss chard, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Cauliflower

    pomegranate molasses, sumac, garlic
    $16.00+
  • Roasted Eggplant

    salt roasted, olive oil
    $16.00+
  • Torshi Quick Pickled Root Vegetables

    $16.00+
  • Mixed Greens

    Spring Mix, preserved lemon vinaigrette served on side
    $8.00+
  • Roasted Sweet Potato

    date honey, pomegranate molasses, herby harissa spice
    $16.00+

Catering Sides

  • Brown Rice Mujadara- 1/2 Tray

    Brown lentils, caramelized onions, Iraqi Baharat spice blend. Serves 8-10 guests
    $25.00
  • Hawaij Quinoa-1/2 Tray

    traditional Yemenite Hawaij spice blend. Serves 8-10 guests
    $25.00
  • French Fries

    crispy & salted to perfection, add a dip to make it a total success
    $30.00+

Catering Breads

  • 10 Regular Pitas

    traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant. Cut Into quarters, unless otherwise specified
    $15.00
  • 10 Whole Wheat Pitas

    traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant, made with whole wheat, cut into quarters unless otherwise specified
    $15.00
  • 10 Tannours

    traditionally large and round flatbread with no pocket (like a Middle Eastern “wrap”) from the Levant and Iraq
    $15.00
  • Mixed Bread Tray

    Mix of our traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant. (2 Tannour, 3 Whole Wheat, 5 Regular Pita)
    $15.00
  • Box of Pita Chips

    Our Heritage Bread pita seasoned and baked to crispy perfection. Great addition with any of our Dips. Serves 15-20
    $20.00+

Catering Drinks and Dessert

  • Moroccan Tea Cookies

    $6.00+
  • 10 Sodas

    $30.00

Water

$2.00
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Basta Middle Eastern Grill Location and Ordering Hours

(212) 901-3366
417 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Closed • Opens Saturday at 11AM
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