Chopped parsley, diced tomatoes and onions, cracked bulgur wheat and spices with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing
vegetarian, vegan
Mediterranean Salad
$12.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Feta cheese, Kalamata Olives and oregano with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Falafel Salad
$10.00
Shredded Romaine, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley and crushed up falafel, tossed in a tahini dressing
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Fattush (Bread Salad)
$10.00
Pita crisps, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, onions, summac, lemon juice, olive oil, and finished with pomegranate molasses
vegetarian, vegan
Toom Salad
$10.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with a garlic, lemon juice and olive oil dressing
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Shepherd Salad
$10.00
Diced cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers with a lemon juice, sumac and olive oil dressing
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Soups
Cup $4.50 | Bowl $6 | Quart $11
Lentil Soup
Lentils, cracked wheat, onions, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
vegetarian, vegan
Harrira Soup (Red Chickpea/Lentil Soup)
A hearty tomato base with lentils, chickpeas, onions and fresh cilantro
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Vegetable Soup
Fresh carrots, potatoes and celery in a light tomato broth
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Cucumber Yogurt Soup (Cold)
Diced cucumbers served in a homemade yogurt seasoned with garlic and mint
vegetarian
gluten-free
Combination Platters
Vegetarian Combination
$17.00
Falafel, grape leaves, hummus, and tabouli served with tahini sauce and a side of pita
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Vegan Shawarma Combination
$18.00
Sliced Vegan shawarma sautéed with onions over tahini sauce. Served with hummus, tabouli and a side of pita
vegetarian, vegan
Chicken Shawarma Combination
$19.00
Layered and rotisserie roasted Chicken, sliced and then sautéed with tomatoes and onions. Served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita
gluten-free
Kafta Combination
$19.00
Charbroiled kabobs of ground beef (parsley, onions and spices) served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita
gluten-free
Chicken Combination
$19.00
Cubed breast of chicken served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita
gluten-free
Shish Kabob Combination
$19.00
Lamb shish kabob served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita
gluten-free
Mujadara Combination
$17.00
A hearty pilaf made of brown lentils, rice, sautéed onions. Served with a refreshing diced salad (green pepper, tomato, cucumber)
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Beef Shawarma Combination
$19.00
Layered and rotisserie roasted Beef, sliced and then sautéed with tomatoes and onions. Served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita
gluten-free
Gyro Combination
$19.00
Thin slices of marinated lamb with tzatziki sauce, served with hummus, tabouli, and side of pita
gluten-free
Sandwiches
Toasted Garlic Chicken
$10.00
Cubed breast of chicken, marinated and charbroiled, wrapped and toasted in pita bread with pickled turnips, tomatoes and a spicy garlic paste
Chicken Kabob
$10.00
Cubed breast of chicken, marinated in garlic and olive oil, wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce
Vegan Shawarma
$10.00
Sliced Vegan shawarma, sautéed with savory shawarma spices, caramelized onions, tomatoes and tahini sauce wrapped in a pita
vegetarian, vegan
Gyro
$10.00
Thin slices of marinated lamb, wrapped in pita bread with onions, tomatoes and a tzatziki yogurt sauce
Shish Kabob
$10.00
Lamb, marinated and grilled, wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions and tahini sauce
Kafta
$10.00
Charbroiled ground beef, parsley, onions and spices wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips and tahini sauce
Chicken Shawarma
$10.00
Sliced breast of chicken, layered and rotisserie roasted with tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce wrapped in pita bread
Beef Shawarma
$10.00
Layered and rotisserie roasted beef, sliced and wrapped in pita with tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce
Entrées
All Entrées Come with Choice of Soup or Salad
Dajaj Mishiwi (Grilled Chicken)
$24.00
Whole breast of chicken, charbroiled and served over rice pilaf with a side of garlic toum
gluten-free
Laham Mishwe
$25.00
Skewered cubes of lamb charbroiled with green peppers and onions. Served with rice pilaf and tahini sauce
gluten-free
Stewed Lamb with Honey & Almonds
$25.00
Tender cuts of lamb marinated with garlic, onions, ginger, saffron and black pepper, topped with a gentle honey-almond glaze, served with rice pilaf
gluten-free
Mediterranean Medley
$19.00
A combination of eggplant, squash, green peppers, onions and tomatoes, cooked in tomato sauce. Served with rice pilaf
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Shish Taouk
$24.00
Skewered breast of chicken with green peppers and onions, marinated and charbroiled. Served with rice pilaf and tahini sauce
gluten-free
Kafta Kabob
$24.00
Sirloin beef, parsley, onions and spices, ground together and charbroiled. Served with rice pilaf and tahini sauce
gluten-free
Lemon Chicken
$25.00
Oven roasted chicken seasoned with garlic, cilantro, spices, green olives and preserved lemons. Served with rice pilaf
gluten-free
Samke Harrah
$27.00
Fresh grilled salmon topped with taratour (tahini sauce, caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts). Served with rice pilaf
gluten-free
Samak Tajin
$27.00
Grilled salmon topped with Tajin Sauce (purée tomato, garlic, peppers, cilantro, and spices). Served with rice pilaf
gluten-free
Moussaka (Mediterranean Shepherd's Pie)
A casserole of breaded eggplant, purée tomato and seasoned ground beef. Baked with a rich bechamel sauce. Served with rice pilaf
gluten-free
Vegan Moussaka
$24.00
A casserole of breaded eggplant, purée tomato, green peppers, carrots, chickpeas, and seitan. Baked with an almond bechamel. Served with rice pilaf
vegetarian, vegan
Couscous with Stewed Vegetables
Steamed semolina grain pasta, served with a light saffron-tomato broth and steamed vegetables (carrots, turnips and squash)
vegetarian, vegan
$20.00
Add Tofu Tajin$27.00
Add Stewed Chicken$29.00
Add Stewed Lamb$31.00
Add Grilled Salmon$32.00
Mixed Kabob
$24.00
Skewers of Lamb, Chicken & Kafta. Served over rice with tahini on the side
gluten-free
The Maza
(An Assortment of our House Specialties) Appetizers: hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, marinated feta, falafel and kibbi. Entrée: A combination of lamb, chicken, and kafta kabobs served over rice pilaf
(per person)$40.00
Children's Menu
Grilled Chicken & Fries
$9.00
Grilled cubed breast of chicken. Served over French fries
gluten-free
Grilled Chicken & Rice
$9.00
Charbroiled chicken over our rice pilaf
Norma's Homemade Chicken Nuggets & Fries
$9.00
Fresh (not frozen) breaded chicken nuggets. Served with French fries
Hamburger or Cheeseburger & Fries
$9.00
Grilled hamburger served in a pita pocket with fries on the side
The Lil Veggie
$9.00
For the adventurous child (or up and coming vegetarian) a mixed plate with hummus, falafel patties, tahini sauce and pita
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Side Orders
Rice Pilaf
$4.50
vegetarian, vegan
Homemade Za'atar Pita Chips
$4.50
vegetarian, vegan
French Fries
$5.50
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Norma's Spicy Fries
$6.50
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Norma's Garlic Fries
$6.50
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Garlic Spicy Fries
$7.00
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Side Mujadara
$10.00
A hearty pilaf made of brown lentils, rice, caramelized onions
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Desserts
Dessert Bastilla
Baked layers of thin pastry stuffed with almonds, raisin and sweet rice, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
vegetarian, vegan
Serves 2$12.00
Lady Fingers
$3.75
Tightly rolled fillo dough stuffed with ground cashews. Drizzled with rose water syrup
vegetarian, vegan
Namoura
$3.75
A dense coconut and semolina honey cake topped with almonds
vegetarian, vegan
Walnut Baklava
$3.75
Layers of fillo dough stuffed with crushed walnuts. Drizzled with rose water syrup
vegetarian, vegan
Pistachio Baklava
$4.00
Layers of fillo dough stuffed with Turkish pistachios. Drizzled with rose water syrup
vegetarian, vegan
Walnut Maamoul
$3.75
A semolina butter-cookie filled with crushed walnuts, baked to a golden perfection and showered with powered sugar
Date Maamoul
$3.75
A semolina butter-cookie filled with purée dates and baked to a golden perfection
Pistachio Burma
$4.50
Shredded fillo dough rolled around a mountain of imported pistachios
vegetarian, vegan
Beverages
Ayran (Yogurt Drink)
$3.00
Unsweet (even slightly salty) yogurt beverage, chock full of awesome probiotics!
Soda
16.9 oz$2.25
2 Liter$3.95
Iced Mint Tea
$3.50
Hot Mint Tea
$3.50
Iced Tea
$3.50
Hot Tea
$3.50
Mango Yogurt
$4.50
A sweet and tart classic, made with our homemade yogurt!
Gluten-Free: Gluten-Free (Substitutions Required)
Appetizers
Please order for a minimum of 6 people. Priced per person
Norma's Appetizer Sampler
$7.50
Includes hummus, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, tabouli, marinated feta, and falafel
Hummus
$3.00
Chickpeas, sesame tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pita
Spinach Pies
$1.50
Folded mini pita pockets filled with sautéed spinach, onion, lemon juice, and spices
Pitas
$1.00
Per person. Note: most appetizers include pita
Falafel
$2.50
Falafel, served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, tahini and pita
Folded mini pita pockets filled with a 3-cheese blend and spices
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$2.00
Grape leaves filled with rice, parsley, onions, and spices. Served warm
Spanakopita
$3.00
Flaky phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta
Labni (Yogurt Dip)
$3.00
Thick homemade yogurt with olive oil, paprika and pita
Kibbi
$2.50
Cracked wheat croquettes stuffed with ground lamb, pine nuts, onions, and spices
Zaatar Pies
$2.50
Baked mini pitas topped with zaatar spices and olive oil
Fuul Moudamas (Fava Beans)
$3.00
Whole fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pita
Tzatziki
$3.50
Thick homemade yogurt with garlic, cucumbers, dill and pita
Marinated Feta
$2.75
Feta cheese with olives, onions, tomatoes, olive oil and pita
Sfiha (Mini Pizza)
$4.00
Grilled mini pitas topped with ground beef, parsley, onions, tomatoes and spices
Taramousalata (Caviar)
$3.75
Caviar, lemon juice, and olive oil
Salads & Sides
Lebanese Rice Pilaf
Half Tray (feeds 6-12)$30.00
Full Tray (feeds 12-24)$50.00
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, and oregano, served with an olive oil & balsamic vinegar dressing
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$45.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$80.00
Lebanese Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with an olive oil, garlic & lemon juice dressing
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$35.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$60.00
Israeli Salad
Cucumbers, tomatoes, and green peppers, with an olive oil & lemon juice dressing
Half Tray (feeds 6-12)$35.00
Full Tray (feeds 12-24)$60.00
Falafel Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, and parsley in tahini dressing, topped with your choice of falafel
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$35.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$60.00
Fattush Salad
Pita chips, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, parsley, spices, olive oil, and lemon juice
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$35.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$60.00
Tabouli Salad
Cracked wheat, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and spices, with an olive oil & lemon juice dressing
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$45.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$80.00
Sandwich Trays
Chicken Kebab Sandwich Tray
Rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini
(Per Person)$7.50
Toasted Garlic Chicken Sandwich Tray
Rolled in a pita with pickled turnips, tomatoes, and spicy garlic paste
(Per Person)$7.50
Falafel Sandwich Tray
Your choice of falafel rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips and tahini
(Per Person)$6.50
Beef Shawarma Sandwich Tray
Rolled in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tahini
(Per person)$7.50
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Tray
Rolled in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tahini
(Per person)$8.50
Beef Kafta Sandwich Tray
Ground beef patties rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, and tahini
(Per person)$7.50
Gyro Sandwich Tray
Marinated rotisserie lamb rolled in a pita with onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki
(Per person)$7.50
Lamb Shish Kebab Sandwich Tray
Rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahini
(Per person)$7.50
Vegetarian Gyro Sandwich
Feta cheese rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki
Tray(Per person)$7.50
Vegan Tofu Shawarma Sandwich Tray
Sliced tofu rolled in a pita with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and tahini
(Per person)$7.50
Hot Entrees
Shish Tauk (Chicken Shish Kebabs)
Skewers of marinated charbroiled chicken, green peppers, and onions. Figure 2-3 skewers per person
(Per skewer)$4.00
Kafta Kebabs
Charbroiled ground beef with parsley, onions, and spices. Figure 2-3 pieces per person
(Per piece)$3.50
Laham Mishiwi (Grilled Lamb)
Skewers of charbroiled lamb, green peppers and onions. Figure 2-3 skewers per person
(Per skewer)$4.50
Mediterranean Medley
Eggplant, squash, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, cooked in a tomato sauce
Half Tray (feeds 6-12)$50.00
Full Tray (feeds 12-24)$90.00
Dajaj Mishiwi (Grilled Chicken)
Whole breast of chicken, charbroiled and served with garlic purée
Half Tray (feeds 6-12)$60.00
Full Tray (feeds 12-24)$110.00
Couscous w/ Stewed Vegetables
Couscous with steamed turnips, carrots, and zucchini in a light saffron-tomato broth
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$50.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$90.00
Stewed Lamb w/ Honey and Almonds
Lamb marinated with garlic, onions, ginger, saffron, and black pepper, topped with honey almond glaze
Half Tray (feeds 6-8)$65.00
Full Tray (feeds 8-16)$120.00
Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Roast chicken with garlic, cilantro, spices, green olives, and preserved lemons
Half Tray (feeds 6)$50.00
Full tray (feeds 12)$90.00
Vegan Moussaka
Breaded eggplant stuffed with artisan locally made seitan, carrots, chickpeas, tomatoes and green peppers. topped with almond bechamel
Half Tray (feeds 6-12)$65.00
Full Tray (feeds 12-24)$120.00
The Maza (House Specialty Sampler)
Minimum order 6 orders. Appetizers: Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, marinated feta, falafel and kibbi. Entree: A combination of lamb, chicken, and kafta kabobs served over rice pilaf
(Per person)$30.00
Desserts
Pistachio Baklawa
$3.50
Layers of phyllo dough stuffed with Turkish pistachios and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per pieceLayers of phyllo dough stuffed with Turkish pistachios and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per piece
Lady Finger
$3.00
Rolled phyllo dough stuffed with cashews and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per piece
Namoura
$3.00
Coconut and semolina honey cake topped with almonds. Priced per piece
Walnut Baklawa
$3.00
Layers of phyllo dough stuffed with walnuts and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per piece
Date Maamoul
$3.00
Semolina butter cookie filled with puréed dates. Priced per piece
Walnut Maamoul
$3.00
Semolina butter cookie filled with walnuts and topped with powdered sugar. Priced per piece
In 1992, Norma Bitar, with the help of her husband George, opened a small sandwich shop on Kings Highway in Cherry Hill so that she could be close to her three children (Elias, Mariette, and Ziad) who were all students in the
Cherry Hill school district.
In 1996, Norma took a giant leap and opened a full-fledged restaurant on Route 70 in the Barclay Farms Shopping Center. In 2005, with the help of her three children (no longer kids), the Bitars expanded their business with the opening of CousCous Moroccan Cuisine & Hookah Lounge and Norma's To-Go:
an Eastern Mediterranean take-out and grocery.