Starters and small plates — our fresh-blended hummus, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), yellow rice, baklava, kalamata olives, feta, and warm pita. The Iraqi-Mediterranean table starts here.

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Hummus at Shawarma House SD — smooth garlicky chickpea-and-tahini hummus made fresh in-house with olive oil and paprika — vegan and gluten-free in Ocean Beach, San Diego

Hummus $8.99

Smooth, garlicky chickpea-and-tahini hummus, made fresh in-house every morning, finished with a generous swirl of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Vegan, gluten-free.

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Dolmas at Shawarma House SD — five hand-rolled grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, fresh herbs, and lemon — vegan Levantine starter in Ocean Beach, San Diego

Dolmas $7.99

Hand-rolled grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon. Served chilled — five pieces, perfect as a starter or alongside any plate. Vegan.

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Baklava at Shawarma House SD — layered phyllo with toasted walnuts, fragrant honey, and cinnamon — Mediterranean dessert at our Ocean Beach restaurant

Baklava $4.99

Layered phyllo with toasted walnuts, fragrant honey, and cinnamon. Sweet, flaky, the right ending. One piece per order.

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Gyro Bread at Shawarma House SD — single warm round of soft gyro flatbread — Mediterranean restaurant in Ocean Beach, San Diego

Gyro Bread $2.99

A single warm round of our gyro flatbread — soft, supple, perfect for tearing into sauces or wrapping up the last bite of a plate.

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