Lebanese cuisine is a plethora of delicious flavours and ingredients. No matter your dietary needs, the diverse array of dishes can be easily modified to suit your health and dietary requirements. At Basha’s Shawarma, we are pleased to offer a wide menu of Lebanese cuisine options, including halal, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.
In this blog post, we’ll share the 5 must-try halal Lebanese dishes. What exactly does it mean for food to be halal? Halal is an Arabic word that translates to “permissible” or “lawful”. Halal food adheres to practices of the Islamic law that prescribes the lawful way to end an animal’s life for consumption. Let’s take a look at our halal food favourites!
Hummus
Known for its ability to be paired with almost everything, Hummus is a staple Lebanese dish made up of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and other spices. This smooth blend of ingredients is a halal-friendly dish that can be served as a side with warm pita, in a wrap, or to compliment your favourite Lebanese meal.
At Basha’s Shawarma, we offer three delicious flavours of hummus! Try our Traditional flavour of hummus or indulge in more delightful flavours with our Sundried Tomato Hummus, or Cumin Olive Hummus.
Falafel
Whether you’re craving a delicious snack, want to add to your meal with a delectable side option, or have it as a meal on its own, falafel is a halal dish that is sure to please every time. Falafel is a deep-fried vegetarian patty made from a combination of beans, peas, and spices. This diverse dish can be modified to suit all your dietary and flavour needs.
At Basha’s Shawarma, our falafels are made with crushed chickpeas, split fava, parsley, garlic, onions, and spices. We serve our falafels with a side of tahini, tomatoes, pickles, and pickled turnips.
Shawarma
Shawarma is a Lebanese dish consisting of meat cut into thin slices and slow–cooked on a vertical rotisserie or spit. Depending on your cravings, Basha’s Shawarma offers both beef and chicken shawarma! Shawarma is our specialty; we cook our halal shawarma to mouth-watering perfection every time.
Enjoy chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or a mix of both served with rice, vegetables, and hummus.
Baklava
Layered phyllo pastry, walnuts, and rose syrup make up this sweet Lebanese dessert. Baklava is a vegetarian, vegan, and halal dish that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth every time. Baklava can be enjoyed after a delicious halal meal or served with your favourite cup of tea.
Enjoy delicious baklava at Basha’s Shawarma in one, four, or twelve pieces!
Grape Leaves
Stuffed Grape Leaves are a savoury Lebanese dish that is customizable to all dietary needs, including halal, vegetarian, and vegan. Stuffed grape leaves are typically stuffed with rice, peas, spices, and optionally halal meat such as beef or lamb.
At Basha’s Shawarma, we offer delicious home-made grape leaves that can be ordered as an appetizer or a side to your favourite meal. We prepare our stuffed grape leaves with a delicious medley of rice, chickpea bits, onions, and diced parsley, served with tomatoes and lemon.
Catering to Your Dietary Needs
Our Lebanese cuisine options can be enjoyed no matter what your dietary restrictions are! Basha’s Shawarma offers appetizers, dishes, and desserts that are delicious and diet–friendly. Enjoy the flavours of Lebanese cuisine with vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, and gluten-free options.
Check out our online menu, or call us today to place your order.