Chicken Shawarma Pita
$18.50Slow-roasted, marinated chicken shawarma sliced thin and wrapped in warm pita bread with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and homemade garlic sauce.
Slow-roasted, marinated chicken shawarma sliced thin and wrapped in warm pita bread with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and homemade garlic sauce.
Generous portion of juicy chicken shawarma served over fragrant Mediterranean rice with sides of fresh house salad, creamy hummus, and warm pita.
Tender, charcoal-grilled chicken breast cubes marinated in aromatic spices, wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh greens and tahini sauce.
Charcoal-grilled marinated chicken skewers served over a bed of Mediterranean rice, accompanied by creamy hummus, crisp salad, and fresh pita bread.
Charcoal-grilled ground lamb spiced with Mediterranean herbs, wrapped in a warm pita sandwich with onions, tomatoes, and parsley.
Savory grilled ground lamb skewers infused with herbs, served over Mediterranean rice with house salad, smooth hummus, and warm pita.
Spiced ground chicken grilled over open flames, wrapped in warm pita bread with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and garlic tahini sauce.
Flame-grilled spicy minced chicken skewer served over seasoned rice with a side of house salad, creamy hummus, and soft pita bread.
Traditional spicy minced lamb skewer charcoal-grilled to perfection, wrapped in warm pita with sumac-dusted onions, tomatoes, and sauce.
Classic spicy minced lamb Adana kebab grilled on coals, served over aromatic rice with fresh side salad, hummus, and pita bread.
Smoky grilled chicken tenderloin wrapped in warm pita bread with crunchy vegetables and house dressing.
Smoky, flame-kissed chicken served over savory rice pilaf alongside a fresh garden salad, smooth hummus, and pita bread.
Char-broiled BBQ-marinated chicken breast stuffed in a warm pita with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and savory sauce.
Juicy BBQ grilled chicken breast served over fluffy rice, accompanied by creamy hummus, vibrant salad, and fresh pita bread.
Omar's ultimate mixed grill selection featuring a combination of kebob meats, served alongside rich Turkish eggplant salad, fluffy rice, and pita.
A vegetarian feast featuring golden crispy falafel, classic hummus, and smoky baba ganoush, served with tahini and warm pita bread.
Crispy, spiced chickpea falafel patties stuffed into a pita with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and creamy tahini sauce.
A fresh bed of crisp mixed garden greens tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, and subtle herbs.
Smooth, creamy dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
Traditional Middle Eastern parsley salad finely chopped with cracked wheat, tomatoes, mint, onion, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Smoky roasted eggplant dip blended with tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
Sautéed Turkish eggplant cooked with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fragrant Mediterranean spices.
Crispy deep-fried chickpea patties blended with herbs and spices, served with a side of tahini.
Fresh garden greens drizzled with light olive oil and lemon vinaigrette.
Classic salad of crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onions, and creamy feta cheese dressed with oregano olive oil.
Refreshing side of diced cucumbers folded into cool garlic-infused yogurt with fresh mint.
Creamy strained yogurt salad seasoned with garlic and Mediterranean herbs.
Crisp, hand-cut house french fries seasoned lightly with salt and herbs.
Fluffy, aromatic rice cooked with subtle Mediterranean spices and herbs.
Rich, sweet pastry made of layers of crispy phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey syrup.
Assorted ice-cold canned carbonated sodas.
Pure, crisp Poland Spring bottled water.
Assorted flavors of premium bottled Snapple iced tea and fruit drinks.
Refreshing tropical fruit juices, available in mango and guava flavors.
Feast catering package includes Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Kabob, Kaufta Kabob (Lamb), Falafel, Mediterranean Rice, Greek Salad, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Turkish Eggplant, Tabouli, Cucumber Yogurt, Tahini, Hot & Garlic Sauces, Pita Bread, and Baklava dessert.
Salmon and meat package includes Mediterranean Grilled Salmon, Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Kabob, Kaufta Kabob (Lamb), Falafel, Mediterranean Rice, Greek Salad, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Turkish Eggplant, Tabouli, sauces, Pita, and Baklava.
Premium lamb catering package includes Rack of Lamb, Kaufta Kabob (Lamb), Chicken Kabob, Falafel, Mediterranean Rice, Greek Salad, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Turkish Eggplant, Tabouli, sauces, Pita, and Baklava.
Custom catering package allowing you to choose any 2 proteins and 2 signature side dishes.
Custom catering package allowing you to choose any 3 proteins and 2 signature side dishes.
Catering tray of sweet and savory sautéed Turkish eggplant with tomatoes and sweet peppers.
Catering size portion of smooth, classic chickpea hummus topped with olive oil.
Catering size tray of fresh parsley, tomato, and bulgur wheat tabouli salad.
Catering portion of smoky eggplant baba ganoush dip.
Catering tray of crisp mixed garden salad greens with house vinaigrette.
Catering tray of Greek salad with feta, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Spicy sautéed tender spinach with chickpeas simmered in a rich, warm tomato sauce.
Catering side of crisp cucumber salad in herbs and olive oil dressing.
Catering portion of refreshing garlic yogurt salad with mint.
Catering tray of crispy golden homemade french fries.
Nestled in Midtown East on East 55th Street, Omar Mediterranean Cuisine delivers authentic Levantine and Anatolian flavors rooted in open-flame charcoal grilling. Built around tender marinated meats, smoke-infused vegetable dips, and warm hospitality, this neighborhood gem bridges the gap between rapid corporate lunch breaks and satisfying sit-down dinners in Manhattan.
The establishment operates with two distinct operational rhythms: a fast-paced front counter tailored for swift takeout orders and a well-lit, quiet dining room tucked in the rear for relaxed sit-down meals. Diners in the back room enjoy table service equipped with house hot sauce and cooling garlic-yogurt bottles, often capped off with complimentary honey-drenched pastry bites.
The kitchen excels when executing fire-kissed skewers, slow-roasted shawarma, and fresh herb-laden meze:
Warm pita wraps range from $15.50 to $18.50, while hearty platters sit between $22.50 and $23.95. Servings are generous and easily satisfy large appetites or stretch into shared meals. However, guests dining in should keep house policies in mind: splitting single platters incurs a $5 plate-sharing fee, and parties of five or more carry an automatic 20% gratuity.
Vegetarian guests have abundant options, including the multi-item Veggie Combo, Tabouli, and Turkish Eggplant. Gluten-free diners can enjoy Greek salad, Mediterranean rice, Baba Ganoush, and Hummus (with a request to substitute or skip the pita). Midday hours draw heavy local office crowds, making early lunch or early evening the ideal times for a calm seated experience.
60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
951 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022
10 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
25 W 51st St 7th floor, New York, NY 10019
200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
708 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Omar Mediterranean Cuisine offers dishes with varying heat levels, such as the Lamb Adana and Chicken Adana platters which feature ground meats seasoned with sumac and red pepper. Additionally, sit-down tables feature self-serve bottles of house garlic-yogurt sauce and spicy red sauce, allowing guests to customize creaminess and heat levels to taste.
Vegetarians can choose dedicated platters like the Special Veggie Combo ($20.50) or individual side plates like Turkish Eggplant, Tabouli, Hummus, and Baba Ganoush. Gluten-free choices include the Greek Salad, Mediterranean Rice, Baba Ganoush, and Hummus, provided diners request the meal without pita bread.
Yes. For sit-down service in the rear dining section, sharing a single entree plate incurs a $5 sharing fee. Additionally, large dining groups of five or more guests will have an automatic 20% service gratuity added to their bill.
The restaurant features large catering packages starting at $349.50 (Chicken Feast Package A) up to $459.50 (Lamb Delight Package C featuring rack of lamb). Packages include mixed grilled proteins, Mediterranean rice, meze dips, fresh salads, pita, and baklava. Custom packages and individual catering tray add-ons like Turkish Eggplant and Tabouli ($6.95) are also available.
While individual pieces of honey-drenched baklava dough filled with nuts can be ordered for $1.95 each from the dessert menu, sit-down guest checks are frequently accompanied by complimentary house baklava bites as a courtesy from the kitchen.
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