Menu from Arabesque - Sunderland
Menu highlights
Mixed Olives (V)
Black & green olives marinated with lemon & herbs.
Warak Enab (v)
A healthy mix of rice and vegetables wrapped in pickled grape leaves & cooked in natural juices.
Falafel (V)
Deep fried patties of chickpeas, broad beans, onion, coriander, cumin, garlic & sesame seeds, served on a bed of lettuce with tahina sauce.
Koshari (Egyptian Risotto) (v)
One of the most popular dishes in Egypt, served all over the country from 5 star restaurants to roadside stalls. Rice, pasta, brown lentils, chickpeas & onions, served with a garlic & chilli sauce & topped with crispy fried onions. Can be served with minced beef upon request for an extra £2.00.
Half Grilled Chicken
Served with chips, mixed salad or rice.
Kofta Dawood Basha
Lamb meatballs ambéed in a spicy sauce served with rice or chips.
Desserts
Assorted Baklava
Filo pastry with nuts & honey syrup.
Om Ali
The most famous & traditional Egyptian dessert. It’s the equivalent to bread & butter pudding with a lighter taste.
More about the restaurant: Arabesque - Sunderland
Bringing the flavours of North Africa to the Northeast of England, Arabesque is an authentic Egyptian restaurant located in the heart of Sunderland. With stunning decor that has been specially imported from Egypt, Arabesque’s opulent surroundings provide the perfect backdrop to a special evening out. Located on High Street West in the city centre, the menu at Arabesque is by far the star of the show serving up the best of this Arabic-style cuisine, and you’ll find flavoursome lentil dishes, succulent meat options and spicy chicken, mezze, tagines and shawarma combined with fresh salads and zesty dressings. But don’t just take our word for it, book a table and pay them a visit. You’re in for a real treat.
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Arabesque has got Sunderland locals buzzing about it’s vibrant and eclectic interior, warm and welcoming service and of course the delicious Arabic and Egyptian dishes on it’s enticing menu. Located in the city centre, Arabesque is the ideal spot for a romantic evening for two, for a long overdue catch-up with friends, or for a special lunch or dinner with the whole family.
Try some molokhia, a traditional Egyptian soup, or share some mezze plates like the falafel, grilled halloumi or batata harra (potato cubes saturated with hot peppers, chilli, garlic, coriander & lemon) before moving on to your mains.
We recommend going for the koshari, one of Egypt’s most popular dishes made from rice, pasta, brown lentils, chickpeas and onions, served with a garlic & chilli sauce and topped with crispy fried onions, some succulent meat like the laham meshwi, or the hearty lamb & okra tagine served with a side of Arabic bread. Is your mouth watering yet? Book a table and head on over to Arabesque on High Street West in Sunderland’s city centre!