Every dish is handcrafted daily from scratch with fresh ingredients at Shawbak in Melrose, MA. Explore our plated dishes, food prep, and more. Proudly serving Malden, Medford, and surrounding communities.

A Taste of Lebanon. Our Signature Dishes

  • Two skewers of grilled kebabs served with basmati rice, cherry tomato, sliced onion, and cilantro on a white plate.

    Beef Kabob

    Tender beef marinated in olive oil and warm Lebanese spices, flame-grilled to order.

  • Bowl of creamy dessert topped with chopped pistachios on a woven tray.

    Mouhalabiyeh

    A light, fragrant Lebanese milk custard garnished with roasted pistachios.

  • Fried Eggplant

    Fried eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon

  • Cheese quesadilla with seasoned, toasted tortilla served on a red and white checkered paper on a wooden board, garnished with fresh cilantro and shredded beef on the side.

    Chicken Shawarma

    Marinated chicken shawarma with garlic sauce and vegetables Wrapped in warm pita

  • Sfayeh

    Lebanese meat pie filled with seasoned ground beef and spices

  • Plate of grilled cheese sandwiches with melted cheese, fresh mint leaves, and tomato salsa on top, served on a round wooden dish.

    Halloumi

    Golden-seared traditional halloumi cheese garnished with extra virgin olive oil and wild mint.

  • Plate of hummus topped with chickpeas and olive oil, garnished with paprika.

    Fresh Hummus

    House-made chickpea dip with olive oil, served with warm pita

  • Close-up of fried spring rolls with herbs and black sesame seeds.

    Zaatar Pita Chips

    Freshly baked flatbread topped with our house zaatar blend and olive oil

  • Fried croquettes arranged on a metal tray outdoors on grass.

    Kibbel Balls

    Handcrafted bulgur and finely ground beef shells filled with minced beef and authentic Middle Eastern spices

  • Close-up of a bakery-style calzone with a golden crust, filled with black olives and other ingredients, on red and white checkered paper.

    Spinach Pie

    Fresh spinach, onions, sumac, and pomegranate molasses wrapped in golden pastry

  • Plate of mashed potatoes topped with shredded beef and crispy fried potato pieces.

    Fatteh

    A comforting Lebanese staple of crispy flatbread, tender chickpeas, and rich tahini yogurt.

  • Uncooked pizza with cheese, black pepper, and herbs on a wooden surface.

    Zaatar Man'oush

    Freshly baked flatbread topped with our house zaatar blend and olive oil

  • A folded, slightly charred, flatbread resting on a checkered surface.

    Ivy

    Fresh dough stuffed with cheese. Great for students before they go to school or at dismissal!

Explore our menu

Handmade. From Scratch

  • Tray of raw, seasoned meatloaf mixture shaped into rectangular portions, prepared for cooking.

    Marinating & Prepping Beef Kabob

  • Lemons with mint leaves and seeds submerged in water.

    Fresh-Squeezed Nana Lemonade

  • Cooked ground chicken in a seasoned tomato-based sauce in a black skillet.

    Sizzling Chicken Shawarma

  • Unbaked beef Wellington pastry with raw chopped beef and herbs in a basket weave pattern.

    Hand-Folding Fresh Meat Sfayeh

  • A variety of small bowls with condiments, salads, and sauces on a round wicker table. Includes a bowl of chickpeas, a bowl with eggs, a bowl of salad vegetables, and bowls of creamy dips, herbs, and sauces.

    Plating the Famous Shawbak Terwi'aa Spread

  • Dumplings arranged closely together, some with visible spices and herbs.

    Handcrafted Spinach Pies