Shai Hummushiya | Manhattanville Market in New York, NY

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Shai Is an Israeli-Inspired Restaurant Serving Hummus, Falafel, Shawarma, and Several Vegetarian Plates. Shai Delivers Fresh Mediterranean Food in New York City. Menu Crafted by Top Chef Master Franklin Becker.

Hummus

A chickpea and sesame tahini blend served with freshly baked pita.

HUMMUS, TAHINA, SUMAC & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL A classic presentation of our hummus finished with sesame tahini sauce, extra virgin olive oil, a citrusy sumac spice & Calabrian chili. Served with our own freshly baked pita. $10	HUMMUS, FALAFEL, CHOPPED SALAD & TAHINI Our Hummus with Falafel, seasoned chickpea fritters deep fried until golden brown, and a freshly chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, and scallions, along with tahini sauce & sumac, giving it a garden fresh lemony finish. $13
HUMMUS, SPICED CHICKEN SHAWARMA, EGGPLANT, SCHUG Our hummus is served with sliced spice-rubbed & spit roasted chicken shawarma, eggplant flavored with grilled onions, preserved lemons & pickled raisins. Schug, a Middle Eastern spicy herb sauce with garlic & Thai chilies, is served on the side. $15	HUMMUS, STEWED CHICKPEAS & PARSLEY SALAD Our Hummus served with warm chickpeas stewed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, and spices. Fresh parsley tossed with lemon, Calabrian Chili, sea salt & extra virgin olive oil tops the dish. $12
CHOICE OF SAUCE: GREEN SCHUG, MANGO AMBA, HARISSA, TEHINA Green Schug - A Middle Eastern spicy sauce made from Fresh Hot Peppers seasoned with Coriander, Fresh garlic & various Spices. Mango Amba - Amba is a Middle Eastern pickled Mango condiment that's particularly common in Iraq, Saudi Arabia & Israel. Harissa - A Hot Chili Paste that originated in Tunisia, North Africa. Tehina - Whipped Sesame Tahini with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Fresh Garlic, Salt & Fresh Lemon Juice.	SWEET POTATO "HUMMUS" LEMON, TEHINA & SPICES Our Sweet Potato "Hummus" is an ethereal blend of sweet potatoes, olive oil, lemon, tahini & spices. This dish does not contain chickpeas. Served with our house-made pita it is truly delicious. $11

Lavash Wraps

CHICKEN SHAWARMA
Lettuce, tomato, onions, Schug, harissa, and tahini
$15

BEEF KOFTA KEBABS
Lettuce, tomato, onions, Schug, harissa, and tahini
$15

FALAFEL
Lettuce, tomato, hummus, sumac, onions, Schug, harissa, and tahini
$14

Sides & Salatim

CHOPPED SALAD A simple salad of Fresh Chopped Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil & Salt. $4	EGGPLANT Roasted Eggplant is flavored with Onions, Preserved Lemons & Pickled Raisins. $4
TABBOULEH SALAD Bulgur, mint, tomatoes $6	FALAFEL Falafel, a ground Chickpea Fritter with Herbs & Spices, deep fried till golden brown, served with a side of Whipped Tehina for dipping. $4
GRILLED BEETS Our beets are braised & grilled with Middle Eastern spices. Served with whipped sesame tahini & finished with Berber, and exotic Ethiopian spice mix. $6	ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Flash fried cauliflower florets mixed with chermoula, a mixture of chopped cilantro, parsley, mint, garlic & spices. We finish it with Aleppo chili, fresh lemon zest & prunes for a hint of sweetness. $6
EXTRA PITA Prepared Fresh daily in our kitchen. $1.50

mediterranean eats

Shai Delivers Comfort Food Scratch-Made Using the Best Ingredients of The Season. Blending Israeli-Inspired Recipes with Bold and Inspiring Flavors, Our Menu Is Crafted to Satisfy All Who Crave a Taste of The Mediterranean or A Delicious Middle Eastern Adventure. Several Vegan and Vegetarian Options Are Available.

We Hope to Serve You Soon and Often.

our story

Meant for Sharing, Israeli Cuisine Is Predominantly Plant-Based, Incorporating a Bevy of Healthy Foods Including Grass-Fed Meats and Fish, Chickpeas, Garlic, Olive Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spices and Vegetables. Shai Delivers in New York City Anywhere from 92nd St to 170th River to River.