Menu
Ayat is a restaurant located on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island, offering a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors in their menu. Customers praise the consistently fresh and tasty food, with standout dishes like Mezze Filistini and the deliciously spiced kabobs. The restaurant's beautiful decor and spacious interior create a welcoming ambiance for diners, while the valet parking service adds convenience to the bustling location. Vegan options are available, and the generous portions ensure satisfaction for all guests. Ayat's attention to detail in seasoning and presentation shines through in every dish, making it a must-visit for those craving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Don't miss out on their hummus platter and unique desserts, a true treat for the taste buds.
Salads

Fattoush
finely chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber & mint, topped with baked pita chips
Shepherd Salad
chopped mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, & parsley dressed with lemon & olive oil
Salata Filistini
finely chopped mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, & parsley dressed with lemon & olive oil
Salata Tahina
refreshing blend of scallions & other vegetables in a creamy tahini dressing
Tabbouleh
finely chopped parsley mixed with fine bulgur, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and lemon
Arugula Salad
Fresh arugula, green onions, tomato
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Salad
Hummus
freshly ground chickpeas blended with olive oil, tahini, lemon, & garlic
Baba Ghanoush
oven-roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, olive oil, lemon & garlic
Labneh
strained & whipped yogurt paste topped with olive oil
Muhammarah
roasted sweet red peppers blended with walnuts & pomegranate molasses
Khyar Ma Laban
finely chopped mediterranean cucumbers mixed with yogurt & fresh mint
Mezze Filistini
mix platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina & labneh
Loubih Bi Zeit
Zaatar Labneh
Garlic Sauce
Tahine Sauce
Spicy Sauce
Cold Appetizers

Hot Appetizers

Falafel
4 pieces with pickles & tahini
Kousa Mahshi
persian squash stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley tomatoes, onions & an array of spices | 3 pcs
Wara Dawali
grape leaves 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
Kibbeh
finely ground bulghur & meat filled with ground beef, onion, & mediterranean spices | 3 pc
Mujadara
combination of long grain rice & lentils topped with crispy fried onions
Zahir
fried cauliflower served on a tahini bed topped with tahini & drizzled with pomegranate molasses
Beitenjan
fried eggplant drizzled with tahini & pomegranate molasses
Lentil Soup
Rice
Fried Calamari
Cigar Rolls with Cheese 3pcs
Cigar Rolls with Potato 3pcs
Borex with Potato 3pcs
Borex with Spinach and Cheese 3pcs
Chicken Shawarma Portion
Beef Shawarma Portion
Mix Shawarma Portion
French Fries
M'sakhen Rolls 3 pcs
M'sakhan
fresh taboon bread with sauteed onions, sumac & pine nuts (with half chicken)
Maklouba
upside down 6 layer dish of chicken, carrots, potatoes, cauli-flower, eggplant & rice - serves 2
Fattat Jaj
6 layer dish of roasted chicken, rice, chickpeas, mint yogurt, crispy pita, garlic sauce & slivered almonds- serves 1 or 2
Fattat Lahma
6 layer dish of meat, rice, chickpeas, garlic tahini, crispy pita, almonds, & mint - serves 1 or 2
Kefta Bi Tahina
kefta kebab baked with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, & topped with a lemon tahini sauce
Mansaf
stew of bone in lamb chunks & fermented yogurt sauce served over a bed of fresh sajj bread & rice, topped with slivered almonds
Zahr Ma Laban
golden cauliflower cooked in a yogurt stew with chunks of lamb
Fattat Hummus
layer of crispy pita topped with hummus, meat, garlic yogurt & topped with almonds & parsley
Kabsa
basmati rice dish with pomegranate, tomato, shredded carrots, diced caramelized onions & slivered almonds served with roasted chicken
Lemon and Garlic Roasted Chicken Ouzi
flavorful & aromatic rice dish featuring tender roasted chicken & traditional middle eastern spices
Lamb Ouzi Royale
royal rice dish featuring chunks of tender, slow-roasted lamb & aromatic spices
Traditional

Laffa and Platters

Araby Chicken Shawarma
pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Vegan Platter
falafel, zahir, beitenjan and wara dawali served over mujadara rice served as a platter , served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Falafel Sandwich
pressed sandwich on our homemade sajj bread.
Falafel Platter
served as a platter, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
pressed sandwich on our homemade sajj bread.
Beef Shawarma Platter
served as a platter, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Mixed Shawarma Sandwich
pressed sandwich on our homemade sajj bread.
Mixed Shawarma Platter
served as a platter, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
pressed sandwich on our homemade sajj bread
Chicken Shawarma Platter
served as a platter, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Araby Beef Shawarma
pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Araby Mixed Shawarma
pressed sandwich served with fries & pickles, served with rice, mixed green salad, pickles and wood fire pita
Zahir W Beitinian Laffa
Baklawa
3 peices 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
Rice Pudding
Dessert

Mashawy

Lamb Kebab
tender chunks of marinated lamb, grilled to perfection, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Chicken Chop
Bbq Chicken
half of a bbq chicken served with a side of rice or hand-cut fries, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Chicken Kebab
skewered & grilled chicken chunks marinated in a flavorful blend of spices & herbs, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Kefta
ground meat blended with parsley & onions, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Mixed Grill
chicken kebab, beef kebab, kefta & lamb chop, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Beef Kebab
tender & juicy cuts of filet mignon, marinated & grilled to perfection, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Lamb Chops
4 tender and flavorful grilled lamb chops, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Chicken Kefta
ground chicken skewers, served with rice, pickles, & green salad
Shrimp Kebab
served over rice with a side of potatoes & salad
Whole Red Snapper
served over rice with salad
Salmon Kebab
served over rice with a side of potatoes & salad
Whole Branzino
served over rice with salad
From the River to the Sea

Wood Fired Pizza

Midnight Meat Craze Pizza
pastrami, red cabbage, gouda cheese, & home made dijon dressing on a black seed infused crust
Lahma Bi Ajeen Pizza
blend of ground beef, tomatoes, & onions on a classic crust
Zaatar Margarita Pizza
san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil on a zaatar- infused crust
Shrimp Scampi Sensation Pizza
succulent grilled shrimp, tomatoes, onions, & a garlic butter sauce
Falafel Frenzy Pizza
crisp falafel balls, onions, tomatoes, & a drizzle of tahini
Pistachio Paradise Pizza
ground pistachio on a bed of mixed cheeses, all on a delicious crust
Cauliflower Shawarma Pizza
marinated cauliflower, tomatoes onion, & a mix of shawarma meat with a drizzle of tahini
Ikras Bi Sabanikh
Ikras Bi Lahma
Zaatar Manaqish
Cheese Manaqish
Fatta Lahma For 6
Msakhan For 6
served with mixed appetizers
Ouzi Chicken For 6
served with mixed appetizers
Ouzi Lamb
Fattat Jaj For 6
served with mixed appetizers
Mansaf for 6
Mixed Grill For 6
served with mixed appetizers
Chicken Grill For 6
Makloura For 6
Family Platters

Drinks

Soft Drinks
Limonana
Food Mix
3 araby chicken, 3 araby beef, 2 kefta, 2 beef kebab and 2 chicken kebab, french fries, pita (feeds 10 - 12)
Catering - Party Box
