Suraya Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Suraya, a Lebanese specialty food haven located in Philadelphia. Suraya offers a wide array of options for all types of diners, including pescatarians and vegans. The restaurant boasts a range of utilities, from wheelchair accessibility to outdoor seating and even plastic-free packaging.
Suraya's menu has received mixed reviews from customers, with some highlighting the delicious flavors and attentive service, while others found certain dishes lacking. Despite this, the ambiance of the restaurant has been consistently praised, with the outdoor garden being a favorite spot for many patrons.
Personal favorites include the Kunafe dessert and the Kafta Kebab, both of which have been described as flavorful and cooked to perfection. The intimate and inviting space, along with the beautiful decor, adds to the overall dining experience at Suraya. Whether for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Suraya is a must-visit for those craving authentic Lebanese cuisine with a modern twist.
Mezze - served with pita
Baba Ganoush
eggplant, tehina, urfa, pomegranate
Labneh
strained yogurt, cucumber, tomato, olive. mint, sumac
Ful Mudammas
stewed fava beans, tomato, shallot, cilantro, long hot, egg
Traditional Hummous
paprika, parsley, olive oil
Crispy Cauliflower Hummous
za'atar cauliflower, pickled chilies
Fatar Hummous
mushroom, pine nuts, brown butter
Short Rib Hummous
Traditional hummous with short rib, pickled onion & herbs
Hummous - served with pita
Salads
Shamandar Salad
marinated beets, mixed chicories, chickpeas, fennel, citrus tarator, crispy onion
Green Salad
mixed lettuces, lemon-mint vinaigrette, egg, za'atar pita chips, herb yogurt, seasonal vegetables
Cauliflower Sandwich
crispy cauliflower, tarator, pickled cabbage, shuug, za'atar - served with sumac spiced french fries
Lamb Shawarma Sandwich
Slow roasted lamb, baharat, herb yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion - Served with sumac spiced french fries.CONTAINS DAIRY
Kafta Kebab
ground beef kebabs seasoned with cumin, mint, parsley & onion. Served with a small hummous, charred onion, tomato & pepper
Shish Taouk
Yogurt marinated chicken kebab - served with charred onion, tomato and pepper and a side of garlic toumCONTAINS DAIRY
Sandwiches and Entrees
Sides
Sumac Spiced French Fries
served with garlic toum on the side