Desert Moon Mediterranean Grill Menu
888 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA
888 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA
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Cold Appetizers
Desert Moon Appetizer Sampler Platter
$19.99
Falafel (4 pieces), grape leaves (2 pieces), feta cheese & a sampler of our famous humus & baba ghanouj
Humus حمص
$8.99
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice
Humus with Meat حمص باللحمة
$14.99
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice, topped with sauteed chunks of beef & silvered almonds
Labanah لبنة
$8.99
Authentic middle eastern yogurt topped with olive oil & mint
Baba Ghanouj بابا غنوج
$8.99
Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice & garlic
Muthawama متومة بطاطا
$8.99
Pureed garlic & potato dip garnished with parsley & olive oil
Stuffed Grape Leaves ورق عنب
$6.99
Chilled grape leaves stuffed with rice, garlic, parsley, tomato & special spices served with a cucumber yogurt side for dipping. Served cold (yalangi)
Feta Cheese جبنة فيتا
$8.99
Hot Appetizers
Falafel - 7 Pieces فلافل
$8.99
Chick peas, onions, parsley, garlic, spices, deeply fried, served with tahini dip.
Samosa (Hot) 4 pcs سمبوسة
$4.99
Fried pastry with savory filling, such as spicy potatoes, onions, peas, & lentils
Fried Kibbeh كبة مقلية
$6.99
A shell of bulgur wheat & minced beef stuffed with ground beef, garlic, pine nuts & spices deeply fried
Fried Cheese- 5 Pieces جبنة مقلية
$9.99
Mozzarella Sticks - 5 Pieces أصابع موزاريلا
$9.99
French Fries
$6.99
Arayes with Meat عرايس باللحمة
$7.99
Baked pita bread stuffed with minced (beef & lamb) parsley & spices.
Arayes with Cheese عرايس بالجبنة
$7.99
Baked pita bread stuffed with special Syrian cheese
Toshka with Meat توشكا باللحمة
$8.99
Baked pita bread stuffed with minced (beef & lamb) & Syrian cheese
Toshka with Chicken توشكا دجاج
$8.99
Baked pita bread stuffed with chicken & Syrian cheese
Salads
Fatoush Salad سلطة فتوش
$9.99
Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, topped with baked pieces of bread
Tabouleh Salad سلطة تبولة
$11.99
Finely chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice & olive oil
Mediterranean Salad سلطة البحر الأبيض
$11.99
Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber & feta cheese served house vinaigrette & olive oil
Chopped Arabic Salad سلطة عربية
$9.99
Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions & olive oil
Tahini Salad سلطة بالطحينة
$9.99
Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions, olive oil & tahini
Grilled Chicken Salad سلطة دجاج مشوي
$16.99
Our house salad topped with one skewer of our suculent chicken tawook
Grilled Salmon Salad سلطة سلمون مشوي
$18.99
Our house salad topped with one skewer of salmon
Grilled Shrimp Salad سلطة جمبري مشوي
$18.99
Our house salad topped with one skewer of grilled shrimp
Grilled Entrees
Desert Moon Mixed Grill
$29.99
Three skewers of our most popular natural wood mesquite grilled kabobs (shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken kabab tawook), grilled tomatoes & onions, alongside half a side of humus & baba ghanouj.
Lamb Chops
$27.99
3 lamb chops marinated with our special seasoning & grilled to your liking, served with grilled onions & tomatoes
Lamb Shish Kabab
$22.99
Tow skewers of our in house home cut tender pieces of lamb with a variety of spices, grilled onions, tomatoes & marinated in our own in house marination
Quail Platter
$27.99
3 jumbo quails marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil & special spices
Filet Mignon Kabab
$27.99
Two skewers of filet mignon kababs
Chicken Tikka (Boneless)
$22.99
2 skewers of marinated curry flavored boneless chicken served with biryani rice
Chicken Tikka Platter (Bone In)
$18.99
Marinated curry flavored chicken served with biryani rice. Allow 30 minutes to cook
Chicken Shish Tawook
$22.99
2 skewers of tender pieces of chicken breast with a variety of spices, grilled onions & tomatoes
Vegetarian Skewers
$4.99
Add on to any meal. Skewer of tomatoes - skewer of jalapeno peppers; skewer of onions - rainbow skewer of sweet bell peppers
Large Mixed Meat Platter
$134.99
5 skewers of shish kabab, 5 kufta kabab, 5 shish tawook, served with humus, bab ghanouj, fatoush salad, muthawama, rice, grilled tomatoes & onions. $5 charge for any item change
Kufta Kabab
$22.99
Two skewers of our special recipe of ground beef & lamb mixed with parsley, garlic, grilled onions & tomatoes served with two kinds of rice.
Grilled Sea Food
Desert Moon Seafood Mixed Grill
$34.99
A mix of salmon, basa fillet, grilled jumbo shrimp, marinated with lemon, garlic & olive oil, served with tahini sauce with your choice of humus or baba ghanouj
Grilled Salmon Kabab
$27.99
Marinated with lemon garlic & olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Filet of Basa Fish
$24.99
Two generous pieces of a basa filet marinated with lemon garlic & olive, served with tahini sauce
Pomphret Fish (Fried)
$29.99
Marinated with lemon garlic & olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi
$27.99
Sauteed with garlic & butter sauce, topped with our homemade lemon pepper sauce & garnished with cilantro
Jumbo Shrimp Kabab
$27.99
Marinated with butter & garlic & special sauce
Sayadyeh Shrimp
$29.99
Authentic fish & rice flavored infused together with our rich spices. Served with our special fresh homemade tomato salsa. Topped with almonds, parsley & sautéed onions
Sayadyeh Fish
$29.99
Authentic fish & rice flavored infused together with our rich spices. Served with our special fresh homemade tomato salsa. Topped with almonds, parsley & sauteed onions
Large Mixed Fish Platter
$164.99
5 skewers of grilled salmon, 5 grilled shrimp, 5 basa fillet served on a bed of biryani and curcum rice, with humus, baba ghanouj, muthawama & fatoush salad. $5 charge for any item change
Freshly Squeezed Juices
Weekly Specials
Monday: Qedra (قدرة)
$26.99
Qedra is a fragrant rice dish simmered with bone-in lamb shank or half chicken, infused with whole garlic cloves, garbanzo beans, and a warming blend of spices like turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon.
Tuesday: Kibbeh bi Laban (كبة باللبن)
$26.99
Kibbeh bi Laban is a dish of tender meat-stuffed bulgur dumplings simmered in a warm, tangy yogurt sauce infused with garlic and mint, creating a rich and comforting blend of creamy and savory flavors.
Tuesday: Fasoolia Bayda (فاصوليا بيضا)
$26.99
Fasoolia Bayda is a white bean stew made with slow-cooked beef or lamb, soft white beans, garlic, and onion in a light tomato broth, typically served with white rice for a hearty and wholesome meal.
Wednesday: Mlookhiya with Dajaj (ملوخية ودجاج)
$26.99
Mlookhiya is a rich green stew made from finely chopped jute leaves cooked with garlic and coriander, served alongside tender, bone-in chicken and paired with rice and lemon for a tangy, aromatic finish.
Wednesday: Bamya w/ Lahmeh (بامية ولحمة)
$26.99
Bamya is a slow-cooked okra stew simmered in a tomato-garlic sauce with chunks of lamb and beef, creating a silky texture and deep savory flavor, traditionally enjoyed with rice or bread.
Thursday: Musakhan (مسخن)
$26.99
Musakhan is a beloved Palestinian dish made of sumac-spiced caramelized onions layered over tender roasted chicken and served atop taboon bread, all drizzled with olive oil and toasted almonds for a tangy, savory, and deeply aromatic experience.
Friday: Mansaf (منسف)
$26.99
Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian dish featuring lamb cooked in a fermented dried yogurt sauce called jameed, served over a bed of rice and thin shrak bread, then garnished with toasted almonds for a rich, tangy, and celebratory meal.
Saturday: Kabseh (كبسة)
$26.99
Kabseh is a spiced rice dish popular across the Arabian Peninsula, cooked with lamb or chicken, tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of cloves, black lime, cardamom, and cinnamon. It’s often garnished with toasted nuts and served alongside Khiyar bi Laban — a cool cucumber and yogurt salad seasoned with mint and garlic — for a refreshing contrast to the warm, aromatic rice.
Sunday: Ouzi with Lamb (أوزي باللحمة)
$26.99
Ouzi is a festive rice dish made with spiced rice, peas, ground meat, and roasted nuts, wrapped or layered with tender, slow-cooked lamb. Rich in flavor, it’s a celebratory centerpiece that combines texture and depth. It’s served with Khiyar bi Laban.
Important information regarding calories
Adults and youth (ages 13 and older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day. Children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 calories a day. Individual needs may vary. For additional nutrition information, contact our restaurant.