Ya Hala Catering Menu

Home made quality catering for your guests!

Our delicious food is personalized in the cuisine of your choice under the supervision of Chef, Mirna Attar. We are fully licensed for the service of alcoholic beverages. We offer complete event production service. Call us (503) 256-4484 for meeting, family or social event.

You set the agenda; we'll set the table. Indoors, outdoors, luncheons, dinners and full day events - give us 10 days, and we'll make your day. We can provide all the plates, cups, utensils and napkins at extra cost. In other words we can provide you with all the necessary equipment required.

Delivery charges may apply.

STARTERS

Each of the following is priced per piece with a minimum order of 12 required.

SAMBOUSAK $1.75
One deep fried crescent shaped meat pie filled with ground beef, onions, pine nuts, almonds and spices.
KIBBEH $1.75
A deep fried football-shaped serving of lean sirloin pâté and bulgur, stuffed with cooked ground beef, pine nuts, almonds, onions, and cumin.
NAKANIK $0.50
Our own beef sausages made with pine nuts, cilantro seeds, and white pepper.
SOUJOUK $0.50
Our spicier beef sausage made with garlic, cumin, and allepo pepper.
CHEESE SFEEHA $1.60
Mozzerella cheese, sprinkled with black nigella seeds baked on flat bread.
KISHEK SFEEHA $1.60
Dried yogurt, pepper paste, and onions baked on flat bread.
ZATTAR SFEEHA $1.60
Chopped fresh thyme, diced onions, sesame seed paste, sumac, and olive oil.
FATAYER SPINACH $1.75
One pie baked with fresh spinach, onions, sumac, olive oil, and lemon juice.
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES $0.85
Stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, bulgur wheat, lemon juice, and olive oil.
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES WITH MEAT $0.90
Ground beef, lemon juice, rice, parsley, rice, garlic, and mixed spices.
FALAFEL $0.90
One deep fried ball of garbanzo and fava beans mixed with garlic, cilantro, parsley, bulgur wheat, and spices. Served with tahini sauce.
LAMB SHANKMarket Price
Braised shank on the bone cooked with herbs and bay leaves. Served in a saffron cream and garlic sauce. Garnished with fresh mint and nuts. Served with your choice of basmati rice or bulgur pilaf.
KAFTA SKEWER $3.25
CHICKEN SKEWER $4.25
VEGETABLE SKEWER $3.50
SHRIMP SKEWER $4.25
AHI FISH SKEWER $4.25
LAMB SKEWER $4.25

PARTY PLATTERS

Small: Portioned for approximately 10-15 guests
Large: Portioned for approximately 25-30 guests

HOMOUS $30.00 - $55.00
Garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, and fresh garlic.
BABA GHANOUJ $35.00 - $65.00
Fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and fresh garlic.
LABNEH $25.00 - $40.00
Creamy yogurt cheese served with olives, mint, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes; topped with olive oil.
VEGGIE KIBBEH $30.00 - $55.00
Pâté made from bulgur wheat, tomato purée, potatoes, onions, basil, and mint; topped with olive oil.
HINDBEH $30.00 - $55.00
Dandelion sautéed with cilantro, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice; topped with caramelized onion.
ARNABEET $25.00 - $45.00
Cauliflower florets quick-fried and served with tahini. Not breaded.
FOUL MUDAMAS $25.00 - $45.00
Mashed fava beans, cooked with lemon juice, fresh garlic, and olive oil.
FASOULIA $30.00 - $55.00
Large lima beans cooked with fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and parsley; topped with olive oil.
CHEESE AND OLIVE PLATTER $30.00 - $55.00
Halloumi, cheese string, kashkaval, and feta served with olives, mint, slices cucumbers and tomatoes.
PICKLE AND OLIVES $25.00 - $45.00
Assorted olives, pickled cauliflower, pickled turnips, cucumbers and carrots.
FRESH FRUIT $35.00 - $65.00
Served with seasonal fruits.
LABAN B’ KHYAR (TZATZIKI) $25.00 - $45.00
Plain Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, fresh garlic, and lemon juice. Garnished with dry mint. This dish is similar to Greek Tzatziki sauce.

STEWS

Small: Portioned for approximately 10-15 guests
Large: Portioned for approximately 25-30 guests
All Stews are served with your choice of Basmati Rice or Bulgur Pilaf.

KOUSA STEW $50.00 - $95.00
Quick fried Yellow squash, Mexican squash, and zucchini prepared with tomatoes, sautéed onions, fresh garlic, allepo pepper, mint and lemon juice.
EGGPLANT STEW $50.00 - $95.00
Quick fried eggplant tenderly prepared with tomatoes, sautéed onions, and fresh garlic.
BARNYAE STEW $50.00 - $95.00
Quick fried eggplant tenderly prepared with tomatoes, sautéed onions, and fresh garlic.

Option to add braised beef, chicken, or lamb to any stew $15.00 - $30.00

SPECIALTY ENTREES

Small: Portioned for approximately 10-15 guests
Large: Portioned for approximately 25-30 guests

LAMB SHAWARMA $50.00 - $95.00
Marinated sliced lamb served over your choice of humous or rice.
CHICKEN SHAWARMA $45.00 - $85.00
Marinated sliced chicken served over your choice of humous or rice.
KAFTA WITH POTATO $50.00 - $95.00
Casserole style dish prepared with seasoned ground beef sirloin, and onions. Baked with layers of potato and tomato slices. Served in a tomato sauce with basmati rice.
KIBBEH B’SANAYEH $50.00 - $95.00
Beef patè, crushed wheat, spices and pine nuts.
TAJEN $100.00 - $190.00
Salmon fillet prepared in a lemony tahini sauce garnished with caramelized onions, mint, and roasted nuts. Served with your choice of basmati rice or bulgur pilaf.
DAJAJ OVER RICE $50.00 - $95.00
Braised whole chicken served over a mixture of spiced ground beef and basmati rice; garnished with roasted nuts and served with Lebanese yogurt.
MOUDARDARA (Lentil Pilaf ) $30.00 - $55.00
Brown lentils cooked with rice and olive oil. Garnished with caramelized onions.
LOUBIEH $45.00 - $85.00
Braised green beans, tomato, onion, and fresh garlic.
ARTICHOKE HEARTS $50.00 - $95.00
Stuffed with either ground beef, onions, and pine nuts OR carrots, potatoes, squash and bell peppers. Cooked in a garlic cream sauce OR tomato onion sauce. Served with basmati rice. Garnished with parsley and nuts.
SHEIK AL MEHSHI $50.00 - $95.00
Quick fried Italian eggplants stuffed with cooked ground beef, onions and pine nuts OR carrots, potatoes, squash and bell peppers. Served in tomato sauce. Served with bulgar wheat or basmati rice.
STUFFED ZUCCHINI $40.00 - $75.00
Stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and bulgur wheat OR ground beef and rice. Both are served in fresh tomato sauce.
STUFFED CABBAGE $40.00 - $75.00
Cooked in a mint and lemon sauce and stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and bulgur wheat OR ground beef and rice. Both are served in fresh tomato sauce.
BELL PEPPER $40.00 - $75.00
Stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and bulgur wheat OR ground beef and rice. Both are served in fresh tomato sauce.
*These dishes can be prepared vegetarian style or stuffed with ground beef.
JUGO LEG OF LAMB FEAST $120.00
A whole leg of top-quality, New Zealand lamb is marinated with fresh ground nutmeg, herbs, vegetables, basil, and garlic then slow-cooked on the bone. Served over basmati rice, garnished with roasted nuts and fresh vegetables. Accompanied by two orders of Homous, 2 orders of Tabouli, 2 orders of Laban B’Khyar.

SALADS

Small: Portioned for approximately 10-15 guests
Large: Portioned for approximately 25-30 guests

LEBANESE SALAD $30.00 - $55.00
Sliced tomato, cucumber, Italian parsley, mint and onion dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
FATOUSH $35.00 - $65.00
Spring mix, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, parsley, mint, sumac and pita chips. Dressed with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and olive oil.
TABOULI SALAD $30.00 - $55.00
Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, and bulgur wheat, dressed with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and olive oil.
ARTICHOKE SALAD $30.00 - $55.00
Grilled artichoke hearts, bell pepper, squash, and mushrooms, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
LEBANESE POTATO SALAD $25.00 - $45.00
Potato, parsley, onion, lemon juice, and olive oil.
HOUSE SALAD $25.00 - $45.00
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, our homemade red wine vinaigrette dressing.
GREEK SALAD $30.00 - $55.00
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives and homemade red wine vinaigrette dressing.

SOUP & SIDES

Small: Portioned for approximately 10-15 guests
Large: Portioned for approximately 25-30 guests

LENTIL SOUP $25.00 - $45.00
SWISS CHARD SOUP $25.00 - $45.00
BASMATI RICE $20.00 - $35.00
BULGAR PILAF $20.00 - $35.00

COCKTAIL MENU

Bite-sized options priced per piece with a minimum order of 12 required

SAMBOUSAK $1.00
KIBBEH $1.00
FATAYER $1.00
SFEEHA: CHEESE, MEAT, or KISHEK $1.00
KAFTA SKEWER $2.50
CHICKEN SKEWER $2.50
VEGETABLE SKEWER $2.50
SHRIMP SKEWER $3.25
AHI FISH SKEWER $3.25
LAMB SKEWER $3.25

DESSERTS

Each of the following is priced per piece with a minimum order

ASSORTED BAKLAVA $1.50
Choose flaky phyllo filled with cashews and walnuts or pistachios drizzled with rosewater syrup. Or choose shredded kataife dough filled with pistachios and baked with orange blossom water as well as rosewater syrup.
KENAFE IN CREAM $3.00
Shredded kataife dough served with cream, drizzled with rosewater syrup and pistachios. Served warm.
KENAFE B-JIBAN $3.00
Semolina crust on a mixture of cheese and cream. Served warm.
RICE PUDDING $3.00
Lebanese style rice pudding cooked with rosewater syrup and served in a small cup.
GHOURIEBE $1.00
Lebanese shortbread cookie.
MANOUL $1.50
Farina cookie flavored with rosewater. Filled with either walnuts or dates.
KATAYEF $1.50
A crèpe, rolled in the shape of a horn and stuffed with cream and rosewater syrup.
SHAIBEYAT $1.50
Phyllo dough filled with cream then baked. Drizzled with rose water syrup and garnished with pistachios.
PERSONAL SIZE CAKES $3.00
Personal sized: Chocolate, Banana, Coconut, or Carrot baked fresh to order. (Please provide 48 hour notice).

CHEF'S MENUS

Pre-selected menus prices per person. Minimum order of 12 required
SIMPLE MEZZA
(per person) ... $11.95

Homous
Grape Leaves
Falafel
Tabouli
Baba Ghanouj
Arnabeet
Baklava

TRADITIONAL LEBANESE
(per person) ... $29.95

Homous
Baba Ghanouj
Fatayer
Tabouli
Grape Leaves
Kibbeh
Sambousak
Lamb Shank
Daja Over Rice
Baklava

YA HALA
(per person) ... $16.95

Homous
Tabouli
Kibbeh
Grape leaves with Meat
Lamb Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma
Baklava

YA HALA VEGETARIAN
(per person) ... $16.95

Homous
Baba Ghanouj
Fatayer
Falafel
Grape leaves
Arnabeet
Salad
Tabouli
Lebanese Salad
Eggplant Stew
Loubieh Bi Zeit
(green beans)
Baklava

* Menu Prices are subject to change without notice.

Served: 11am - 3pm, Monday-Saturday

 

* Vegetarian

** Vegan

^ Gluten Free

 

Please let your server know if you have any food allergies as most of our dishes are garnished with or include nuts.

Our plates are meant to be shared in a traditional family style, and will arrive at different times to the table. An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We source responsibly grown and raised ingredients in all our dishes whenever possible.

 

Cocktails

Bloody Miriam $10

Our scratch mix made spicy, grey goose, and a skewer, olives, pickles, tomato, and basturma

 

Mimosa $7

Sparkling white and muddled cucumber with mango, guava, or pomegranate juice

Flight $14

 

Sangria $8

Red wine, pomegranate juice, rose water, fresh fruit, soda splash

Pitcher $28

 

The Fairuz $8

Yogurt, cucumber, mint, and grey goose served up

 

The fresh prince of beirut $8

Rosemary, mint, lemon, lime, bombay sapphire, soda

 

 

Small plates

 

Pecan brioche $5 v

House-made with caramel

 

Hand-Rolled Croissant $5 v

Choice of chocolate halva or za’atar

 

Sfoof $5 v, gf

Turmeric and anise coffee cake with cardamom icing

 

Kanefe bejeben $7 v

Sweet cheese pie served with a sesame pita

 

 

Big plates

 

Houmous balila $9

Garlic spiced garbanzos, classic homous, vegetarian ghee and pine nuts

 

Traditional lebanese plate $12 v

Za’atar and kishek sfeeha, lebneh, halloumi, hard egg, foul muddamas

 

Fried branzino $16 gf

Served with mujadra, lebanese coleslaw, and a fried egg

 

Lamb rillette pizza $14

Served with arugula

Add an egg $1

 

Lebanese country breakfast $14 gf

House-smoked lamb bacon, house soujouk, fried egg, potato-mint hash

 

Shakshuka $13 v, gf

Baked eggs, tomato, fennel, chili peppers, feta, smoked paprika

 

Lebanese parfait $9 v

Wheat berry, yogurt, dates, figs, candied garbanzos, rose water syrup

 

Moroccan fried chicken $14

Served with couscous gratin and a fried egg

 

Fried haloumi and rainbow carrots $12 v, gf

Served with a pomegranate demiglace, arugula and two fried eggs

 

Lebanese picnic basket $14

House-canned tuna, hard egg, kashkavel, potato salad, sesame bun

 

Kafta burger $12

1/2 pound kafta patty, fried eggplant and tomato, dijon tahini, toum, arugula, brioche bun, french fries

Add an egg $1

Add house-smoked lamb bacon $2

 

 

Sides

 

Eggs $2 v,gf

Green salad $5 v,vg,gf

House-smoked lamb bacon $5 gf

House soujouk $5 gf

Mint-potato hash $5 v,vg,gf

French fries $4 v,gf

 

Our plates are meant to be shared in a traditional family style, and will arrive at different times to the table. An $18% gratuity will be added to parties of $6 or more. Dishes proudly prepared with Stiebrs Farms cage-free eggs. We source responsibly grown and raised ingredients in all our dishes whenever possible.

 

Drinks

 

Coffee $2.5

Turkish coffee $3

Guava, mango or pomegranate juice $4

Black, mint or green $2.5

Pickle plate

House brined veggies $3 v, vg, gf

 

Olive plate

Mixed variety, house cured $4 v, vg, gf

 

Homous

Garbanzos, tahini, lemon, garlic $6 v, vg, gf

 

Baba ghanouj

Roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic $6 v, vg, gf

 

Falafel

Fried patties of garbanzos, fava beans, garlic, cilantro and parsley $7 v, vg

 

Grape leaves

Stuffed with rice, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, parsley $6 v, vg

 

Arnabeet

Flash fried cauliflower $6 v, vg, gf

 

Veggie kibbeh

Pâté of bulgur, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, basil, mint $6 v, vg

 

Kibbeh

Fried bulgur and seven-spiced beef croquets $7

 

Sambousak

Fried seven-spiced savory meat pies $7

 

Fatayer

Spinach, onion, and sumac baked savory pies $6 v, vg

 

Lebneh

Bright and tart kefir cheese spread $6 v

 

Mezza sampler

Falafel, tabouli, homous, baba ghanouj, grape leaves, And arnabeet $12 v, vg

 

Soujouk

Spicy beef sausage, tahini, grilled tomato, arugula, fries $9

 

Falafel

Tahini, tomato, parsley, mint, radish, pickles $8 v, vg

 

Shawarma

Chicken or lamb, arugula, tahini, tomato, parsley, mint, radish, Pickles, fries $9

 

Makaly

Fried eggplant and squash, toum, mint, arugula, house pickles, fries $8 v

 

Gyro

Ground lamb shoulder, yogurt, garlic feta sauce, arugula, fries $9

 

 

Ahi skewer with moujadra

Frisee, pickled carrots, tomato $12 gf

 

Rib eye skewer with fries

Toum, tomato, pickles $14 gf

 

Shawarma with rice

Chicken or lamb, homous, tahini, feta, tomato, frisee, pickles, mint, radishes $12 gf

 

Falafel with rice

Homous, tahini, feta, tomato, frisee, pickles, mint, radishes $9 v, vg

 

Zaatar

Thyme, onion, and sumac savory pie rolled and stuffed with mint, cucumber and tomato $9 v, vg

 

Lahm b’ageen

Seasoned ground beef, onion, and tomato pie with a side of lemon and yogurt $9

 

Cheese

Mozzarella and feta pie served with nigella and sesame seeds $8 v

 

 

Salad

Fatoush

Arugula, frisee, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, green onions, cucumbers, and pita chips dressed with spiced lemon vinaigrette $9 v, vg

 

House salad

Arugula and frisee dressed with za’atar vinaigrette $5 v, vg, gf

 

Tabouli

Chopped parsley, tomatoes, green onions, mint, and bulgur dressed with lemon and olive oil $6 v, vg

 

Greek salad

Arugula, frisee, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, scratch vinaigrette $9 v, gf

 

 

Soup

Lentil

Creamy mixed lentils, potatoes, onion, garlic, cumin $4 v, vg, gf

 

Swiss chard

Greens chopped and prepared with lentils, potatoes, and cilantro $5 v, vg, gf

 

 

Sides

French fries $4 v, vg, gf

Bowl of rice $4 v, vg, gf

Trio of toum, hot sauce, tahini $3 v, gf

 

 

Handmade Desserts

Shaibeyat $6.00

Phyllo dough filled with cream then baked. Drizzled with rose water syrup and garnished with pistachios.

 

Kenafe in Cream $6.00

Shredded kataife dough served with cream, drizzled with rosewater syrup and pistachios. Served hot.

 

Kenafe BeJeben $6.00

A baked cheese custard atop a semolina crust. Served with a sweet sesame bun, drizzled with rosewater syrup and topped with pistachios.

 

Baklava $3.25 each

Choose flaky phyllo filled with cashews and walnuts or pistachios. Baked then drizzled with rosewater syrup. Or choose shredded kataife dough filled with pistachios and baked with orange blossom water and rosewater syrup.

 

Ghouriebe $2.00

Two Lebanese shortbread cookies.

 

Mamoul $2.50 each

Farina cookie flavored with rosewater. Filled with either walnuts or dates.

 

Chocolate Cake $6.00

Served with a side of homemade mousse and warm chocolate sauce

 

Lebanese Trio $5.00

Date mamoul, walnut mamoul, and one Ghouriebe.

 

 

Beverages

Coffee $2.5

 

Turkish coffee $3

 

Guava, mango or pomegranate juice $4

 

Black, mint or green tea $2.5

 

Sodas (with free refills) $2.75

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Orange Crush, and Dr. Pepper

 

Lemonade with Orange Blossom Water $3.25

 

Lebanese Sodas $3.25

Rose Water, Jallab, Tamarind, Mulberry, Sour Cherry

 

Yogurt Drink $4.00

LebaneseYogurt, salt, and water. Garnished with dried mint and cucumber.

 

Fresh Brewed, unsweetened Iced Tea (with free refills) $2.75