Aladdin Hillcrest Menu
Aladdin Hillcrest offers a wide range of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern wraps, with a focus on vegan and vegetarian options. Located in San Diego, this restaurant provides a casual and quiet setting, perfect for lunch or dinner. The menu includes flavorful appetizers like hummus and kebeh balls, as well as unique beverages such as Turkish coffee and apricot drinks. Customers rave about the homemade taste and quality of the dishes, with highlights including the cheese and spinach boats, meza platter, and stuffed grape leaves. The friendly service and cozy ambiance make dining at Aladdin a delightful experience. Don't miss out on trying their grilled platter with lamb chops and fresh pita bread made in-house. Aladdin Hillcrest is a hidden gem waiting to impress with its authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere.
Beverages
Tea
Iced or hot.
Soft Drink
Perrier
Pellegrino
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Bottled Water
Iced Tea
Regular Coffee
Turkish Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Amardeen
Apricot drink.
Tamar Hindi
Tamarind drink.
Jellab
Date drink served with pine nuts.
Yogurt Drink
Milk
Hummus
A delicious Middle Eastern blend of garbanzo beans, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon and olive oil. Vegan.
Hummus with Shawerma
Our large size hummus topped with your choice of chicken or lamb and beef shawarma and roasted almonds.
Baba Ghanouj
A tasty blend of smoked eggplant, tahini, fresh garlic, yogurt, lemon and parsley topped with olive oil.
Garlic Spread
A fluffy spread made of fresh garlic, lemon juice and canola oil. Vegan.
Tzatziki
Yogurt, garlic, cucumber and mint.
Lebneh
Plain or with garlic. A cream kefir cheese dip topped with olive oil and served with zaatar.
Appetizer Dips
Appetizers for Your Fingers
Kebeh Ball
A deep fried seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat. Stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts.
Cheese Borak
6 pieces. A blend of French feta, mozzarella and sweet cheese with mint. Baked in our stone oven.
Lamb and Beef Borak
6 pieces. Esfiha. A delicious mixture of ground lamb and beef, tomatoes, pine nuts, onion and spices. Stuffed in our homemade dough and baked in our stone oven.
Spinach Borak
6 pieces. Spinach pie. A seasoned mixture of spinach, onions, tomatoes, walnuts, sumac and lemon juice stuffed in our homemade dough and baked. Vegan.
Samboussik
6 pieces. Deep fried layers stuffed with ground sirloin, onion, pine nuts and spices.
Baked Kebeh
A baked seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat made in layers and stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts. Served with tzatziki.
Falafel
A vegetarian delight of seasoned mixture of crushed garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, onion and spices. Served with tahini. Vegan.
Dolma
Stuffed grape leaves. A seasoned mixture of rice, parsley, chopped onions and tomatoes rolled in grape leaves. Vegan.
Feta-Bathen-Jan
Delicious layers of toasted pita, eggplant, marinated lamb and beef. Topped with homemade yogurt sauce and roasted nuts.
Foul Modamas
Simmered fava beans flavored with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Vegan.
Cauliflower Tagine
Fried cauliflower topped with tahini sauce, sumac and roasted nuts. Vegan.
Lentil Soup
Vegan.
Traditional Appetizers
Salads
Tabouleh Salad
A refreshing parsley salad mix of bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.
Pistachio Chicken Salad
Hearts of romaine lettuce with flame-broiled chicken breast, feta, tomatoes, pistachios and fresh cilantro in our homemade balsamic dressing.
Chopped Chicken Salad
Chopped iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and flame-broiled chicken breast tossed in our homemade Greek dressing and topped with carrots.
Shrimp Salad
Hearts of Romaine lettuce, three color peppers, tomatoes, carrots, French feta and red onion topped with broiled shrimp and pistachios. Served with our homemade passion fruit dressing.
Greek Salad
Hearts of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onion topped with Greek feta cheese, Kalamata olives and oregano. Topped with our home-made Greek dressing.
Aladdin Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Crisp hearts of romaine, Persian cucumber, fresh mint, Roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, feta cheese and croutons. Topped with our oregano-garlic flavored chicken. Served with our homemade lemon and olive oil blended dressing.
Fattoush Salad
A Mediterranean blend of toasted pita, tomatoes, parsley, radishes, romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers and seasoned with herbs. Served with our homemade lemon and olive oil blended dressing. Vegan.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, tomatoes, beets, olive, cranberries and mushrooms tossed in our homemade Greek dressing. Topped with carrots.
Chicken Shawarma Entree
Marinated strips of chicken grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus and garlic sauce. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Lamb and Beef Shawarma Entree
Marinated strips of lamb and beef grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes and tahini sauce. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Lamb Kebab Entree
Two skewers of marinated cubes of lamb, char-broiled on an open fire to perfection and served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes, green pepper and onions. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Chicken Kebab Entree
Two skewers of marinated chicken tenders char-broiled on an open fire to perfection and served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes and garlic sauce. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Shish Kebab Mix Entree
Three skewers of chicken, kafta and lamb served with basmati rice, garlic sauce and hummus. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Kafta Kebab
Two skewers of ground top sirloin mixed with onions, parsley and seven spices. Served with basmati rice, hummus and tomatoes. Includes our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Lamb Chops
French cut lamb chops char-broiled to perfection and served with basmati rice and hummus. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Mixed Grill
Combination of kafta, chicken and lamb kabobs with lamb chops. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Shrimp Kebab
Two skewers of marinated shrimp, char-broiled on an open fire to perfection and served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes and garlic sauce. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Beef Kebab
Two skewers of marinated New York steak cubes, char-broiled on an open fire to perfection and served with basmati rice, hummus and tomatoes. Served with our fresh baked pita bread and your choice of salad, lentil soup or french fries.
Entrees
Meza Platters
Aladdin's Meza Platter
Hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, chicken and meat shawermas, dolma, falafel, baked kebeh, tzatziki, tahini, garlic sauce and pickles. Served with our fresh baked pita bread.
Vegetarian Fare Platter
Hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, tahini, fattoush, dolma, falafel and mixed pickles. Served with our fresh baked pita bread.
Dolma Meat
Warak Areesh. One dozen of grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground sirloin and spices. Served with tzatziki.
M'jadra Lentils
Brown lentils, bulgur wheat, olive and spices topped with crispy onions. Served with salad. Vegan
Lebanese Style Moussaka
Stew of eggplant, garbanzo beans, onions, tomato and spices. Served with rice. Vegan.
Lebanese Traditional Dishes
Exotic Rice Plates
Lamb and Beef Bryani Plate
Made with the finest quality aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts and all fresh ingredients.
Chicken Bryani Plate
Made with the finest quality aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts and all fresh ingredients.
Shrimp Bryani Plate
Made with the finest quality aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts and all fresh ingredients.
Vegetable Bryani Plate
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mushroom, squash, peppers, carrots, peas, green beans and corn. Made with the finest quality aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts and all fresh ingredients. Vegan.
Ouzi Lamb Rice Plate
Tender chunks of lamb served over basmati rice with a side of yogurt. Cooked with ground sirloin, seven spices and sprinkled with almond slivers. Made with the finest quality aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts and all fresh ingredients.
Zaatar Wrap
Imported zataar (thyme), labneh, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and fresh mint. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Eggplant Wrap
Eggplant, lettuce, tomatoes, parsley and garlic spread. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries. Vegan.
Cauliflower Wrap
Tomatoes, parsley, cucumbers and tahini sauce. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries. Vegan.
Lamb and Beef Shawarma Wrap
Mouth watering marinated strips of beef and lamb char-broiled on an open fire, topped with tahini sauce and tomatoes and rolled in pita bread. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, char-broiled on an open fire and topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes. Rolled in pita bread. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Chicken Kebab Wrap
Char-broiled strips of chicken breast marinated in a tasty garlic sauce. Rolled in pita with garlic and tomatoes. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Kafta Kebab Wrap
A seasonal blend of ground beef, sirloin, parsley and onions char-broiled and topped with hummus, tomatoes and herbed onions. Rolled in pita bread. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Lamb Kebab Wrap
Marinated cubes of leg of lamb, green bell pepper and onions char-broiled to perfection. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Falafel Wrap
A delicious vegetarian sandwich rolled in pita bread and topped with tomatoes, radishes, fresh mint, parsley, lettuce and tahini sauce. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries. Vegan.
Chicken Breast Wrap
Our tasty broiled chicken marinated in a blend of herbs. Topped with garlic sauce, tomatoes and rolled in pita bread. Includes your choice of regular side salad, lentil soup, rice or french fries.
Wraps
Stone Oven Pizzas
Aladdin's Pizza
Seasoned with a blend of more than 12 herbs, thyme, sesame seeds, oregano and extra virgin oil. Topped with Roma tomatoes, French feta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Jasmin's Vegetarian Pizza
Baba ghanouj topped with assorted grilled fresh vegetables, roasted peppers, fresh tomatoes, basil, thyme and mozzarella cheese.
Jafar's Lamb and Beef Shawerma Pizza
Delicious marinated pieces of meat, herbed onions, three color peppers and fresh tomatoes with our homemade tahini sauce base. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Sinbad's BBQ Pizza
Spicy BBQ sauce, Gouda cheese, marinated chicken, fresh cilantro and red onions. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Genie's Shrimp Pesto Pizza
Fresh basil pesto sauce, marinated shrimp, Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and dry mint. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Prince Ali's Spicy Chicken Pizza
Our homemade garlic chili sauce, peppers, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, oregano and grilled chicken marinated in our own special spices. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Shawarma Pizza
Marinated strips of chicken shawerma, herb onions, fresh tomatoes and red onions in our homemade herb tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Abu's Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, homemade tomato sauce and fresh spices. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Raja's Cheese Pizza
Cheese and fresh spices with homemade tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Basmati White Rice
Tahini Sauce
Tzatziki Side
Turnip Pickles
Feta Cheese
Pita Bread
French Fries
Any Kebab Skewer
Mixed Pickles
Chicken Breast Side
Chicken Shawarma Side
Lamb and Beef Shawarma Side
Raw Vegetables
Grilled Veggie Skewer
Side of Shrimp
Side Items and Extras
Desserts
Bird's Nest (Osmalieh)
Milk Ashta between two layers of shredded crispy wheat, served with pistachios and a rosewater reduction
Cheese Knefe
Mozzarella and Sweet Cheese base topped with a semolina soft cake and baked. Served with pistachios and a rosewater reduction
Baklava
Rolled phyllo baklava with cashew nut and topped with pistachio
Ashtalieh
Cream Pudding, topped with pistachios and rosewater reduction
Chicken Kebab Boxed Meal
Chicken Kebab, Basmati white rice, Lebanese salad with lemon dressing, hummus, cucumber pickles, side of garlic whip. Individually wrapped Pita Bread included (contains gluten)
Vegan/Veg Eggplant Chickpea Stew Boxed Meal
Eggplant Moussaka, Basmati white rice, Lebanese salad with lemon dressing, cauliflower tagine, side of hummus. Individually wrapped pita included on the side (contains gluten)
Beef Kafta Kebab Boxed Meal
Beek Kebab, Basmati white rice, Lebanese salad with lemon dressing, hummus, turnip pickles, side of tzatziki. Individually wrapped pita included on the side (contains gluten)
Pistachio Chicken Salad Boxed Meal
Freshly grilled balsamic chicken, heart of romaine lettuce, French feta, pistachios, parmesan, cilantro, balsamic dressing, side of hummus. Individually wrapped pita included on the side (contains gluten)
Individual Boxed Meals
Catering Packages
Package #1
Includes Greek salad, hummus, fresh pita bread, spinach fatayer, chicken kabob, garlic and basmati rice.
Package #2
Includes fattoush salad, hummus, falafel, tahini, chicken kebab, beef kafta kebab, basmati rice and fresh pita bread.
Wrap Combo Platter
Includes 20 assorted half wraps, one salad tray and baklava platter. serves 8-10
Catering Wrap Platters
Catering Finger Foods
Dozen Beef Borak
Mediterranean spiced meat wrapped in a delicate pastry shell. Lightly baked to a golden crisp.
Dozen Cheese Borak
Mediterranean cheese and spices wrapped in a delicate pastry shell. Lightly baked to a golden crisp.
Dozen Spinach Borak
A seasoned mixture of spinach, onions, tomatoes, walnuts, sumac and lemon juice stuffed in our homemade dough and baked lightly brown.
Dozen Saboussik
Deep fried fatayer stuffed with ground sirloin, onion, pine nuts and spices.
Dozen Za'atar Pizza
Cocktail sized pizzas seasoned with a blend of more than 12 herbs, thyme, sesame seeds, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. topped with Roma tomatoes, French feta and Parmesan.
Dozen Kebbeh Croquettes
A deep fried seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat, stuffed with with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts.
Dozen Falafels
A vegetarian delight of a seasoned mixture of crushed garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, onion and spices. Served with tahini and vegetables.
Dozen Dolma Vegetarian
A seasoned mixture of rice, parsley, chopped onions and tomatoes, rolled in grape leaves.
Hummus and Pita Tray
A delicious Middle Eastern blend of garbanzo beans, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon and olive oil.
Baba Ghanouj and Pita Tray
A tasty blend of baked eggplant, tahini, fresh garlic, and lemon juice topped with olive oil.
Catering Pita Bread
Labneh Tray
A cream kefir cheese dip.
Catering Appetizer Dips
Catering Salad Trays
Tabbouleh Salad Tray
A refreshing parsley salad mix of bulgar wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt and extra virgin olive oil.
Fattoush Salad Tray
A Mediterranean blend of toasted pita bread, tomatoes, parsley, radishes, romaine lettuce, and mixed greens, onions cucumbers and seasoned with herbs. Served with our home-made lemon and olive oil blended dressing.
Greek Salad Tray
Hearts of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, topped with Greek feta cheese, Kalamata olives and oregano. Tossed with Greek dressing.
Chicken Salad Tray
Hearts of romaine lettuce with flame-broiled chicken breast, feta, tomatoes, pistachios and fresh cilantro in our home-made dressing.
Chopped Chicken Salad Tray
Chopped iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, Greek dressing and topped with carrots.
Passion Fruit Shrimp Salad Tray
Hearts of romaine lettuce, three color peppers, tomatoes, carrots, French feta, red onion, topped with charbroiled shrimp and pistachios. Served with our home-made passion fruit dressing.
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Tray
Crisp hearts of romaine, Persian cucumber, dry mint, Roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, feta cheese, croutons and topped with our oregano-garlic flavored chicken. Served with lemon olive oil dressing.
Chicken Kabob Tray
Marinated skewers of chicken tenders grilled to perfection. 1/2 tray - 24 pieces, full tray - 48 pieces.
Lamb Kabob Tray
Marinated cubes of lamb on skewers and charbroiled to perfection.
Beef Kabob Kabob Tray
Marinated cubes of beef on skewers and charbroiled with vegetables to perfection.
Koufta Kabob Tray
A seasoned blend of ground beef mixed with onions, parsley and spices and charbroiled to perfection. 1/2 tray - 24 pieces, full tray - 48 pieces.
Shrimp Kabob Tray
Marinated shrimp on skewers and charbroiled to perfection.
Chicken Shawerma Tray
Strips of chicken marinated and charbroiled to perfection.
Lamb Shawerma Tray
Strips of lamb marinated with lemon juice, oil, special spices and grilled to perfection served with tahini.
Catering Entrees Off The Grill
Catering Traditional Dishes
Moussaka Tray
Traditional vegetarian casserole. Layers of eggplant, garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes and spices baked to delight your taste buds.
M'jadara Tray
A traditional lentil pilaf made with brown lentils, onions, and spices. Topped with crispy onions and served with the house salad.
Dozen Beef Dolma
Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and spices and cooked to perfection served with yogurt.
Kebbeh Saynieh Tray
A baked seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat made in layers and stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts.
Catering Whole Lamb
Whole lamb roasted and served with side of rice and nuts.
Chicken Biryani Tray
Tender strips of marinated chicken sauteed with spices and herbs on a bed of biryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Lamb Biryani Tray
Marinated strips of lamb on a bed of biryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Veggie Biryani Tray
Grilled garden vegetables on a bed of biryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Shrimp Biryani Tray
Jumbo marinated shrimp grilled on a bed of biryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Ouzi Lamb Tray
A mixture of ground beef and basmati rice cooked with special spices and topped with chunks of lamb and roasted slivered almonds.
Basmati Rice Tray
Long basmati grain rice famous for its fragrance and delicate flavor.
Catering Biryani Rice Pan
Catering Dessert
Dozen Baklava
Fillo-dough pastry rolled into tubes containing pistachios and/or cashews fillings. Baked and served with our homemade syrup.
Cheese Knefe Tray
A sweet cheese tray served with our homemade syrup.
