ala - DC Menu
Introducing the Mediterranean - Middle Eastern brand ala - DC, located at 1320 19th St NW Washington, DC 20036. This restaurant offers a plethora of options including cold mezzes like Hummus Vegan and Baba Ghanoush, hot mezzes such as Haloumi Wraps and Falafel, and large plates such as Adana Kebab and Golden Cauliflower. The menu caters to various dietary preferences with vegan, pescatarian, and vegetarian options.
- Notable dishes include the Golden Cauliflower, Lavraki, and Lamb Shank
- Customers rave about the flavorful and tender meats, crispy fish, and delicious vegetarian options
- The cozy interior and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere
- Options for outdoor seating, bottomless brunch, and catering make ala - DC a versatile dining destination
Experience a memorable dining experience at ala - DC where the diverse menu and excellent service leave a lasting impression.
COLD MEZZE
HUMMUS
VEGAN / Pickled dates, crispy onions
BABA GHANOUSH
VEGAN - GF / Charred eggplant, chermoula
JAGEGH
V - GF / Labneh, fried pickles, artichoke
ZA'ATAR LABNEH
V - GF / Labneh, home made za'atar, dill oil
MIXED SPREADS
Small portions of hummus, baba ghanoush, jagegh, za'atar labneh
IMAM BAYILDI
VEGAN / Baby eggplant, tomato, parsley
SALATAT SHAMANDAR
GF / Roasted beet, orange blossom labneh, water cress
CRAB FATTOUSH
Lump crab, mango, cucumber, onion, mint, fried pita
TARTARE DOLMADES
GF - Dolmades, yellowfin tuna, Urfa pepper, mustard, garlic, yogurt
DUCK PROSCIUTTO
GF / Crispy rice lavash, orange, shatta, Turkish Coffee
ZAYTOON & TORSHI
VEGAN - GF / House made pickles, olives (contains pits)
PITA (2 pieces)
2 pieces of famous pita bread
KADAIF FETA
V / Kadaifi, sesame, Maras pepper, bergamot honey
SHORBAT LOBSTER & CRAB (Soup)
Lobster reduction, lump crab, vegetables, pita
KECHI
V / Goat cheese, za'atar, preserved fig, pita crumbs
HALLOUMI WRAPS
V / Cyprus halloumi cheese, phyllo dough, bergamot, dukkah (contains nuts)
FALAFEL
VEGAN - GF / Falafel, sunflower-sesame-coriander-dill seeds, pickles
BATATA HARA
VEGAN - GF / Fried potatoes, harissa, toum
MANTI
Mini beef dumplings, beef stock, labneh, harissa, fried fresh mint
SMASHED ADANA BURGER
Minced rib eye, beyaz peynir (feta), torshi (pickles), red onion, tomato, harissa
KARANAB
VEGAN - GF / Fried Brussel sprouts, toum, walnuts
BROCOLLINI
V - GF / Grilled brocollini, dill seeds, toum, parmesan crisps
SHORT RIBS BAR
Pulled short ribs, samboosa crust, toum, asparagus, broccoli
GARIDES SOUJOK
Shrimp, Turkish sausage, Urfa pepper, garlic, pita croutons
TAWOOK SHISH
GF / Chicken breast, amba, radish, celery
TAWOOK SCHNITZEL
Fried chicken breast, hot Urfa pepper honey
MUSHROOM SHISH
VEGAN / Portobello mushroom, black eyed pea stew, lime
SOUJOUK PIDE (flatbread)
Turkish sausage, creamy feta, hot Urfa pepper honey
ZA'ATAR PIDE (flatbread)
V - Palestinian za'atar, creamy feta, labneh, thyme oil
FRIED DOLMADES
V - GF / Deep fried saffron rice, garlic, yogurt
HOT MEZZE
LARGE PLATES
GOLDEN CAULIFLOWER
VEGAN - GF / Whole cauliflower, amba, tahini, chermoula
ADANA KEBAB
Minced rib-eye, labneh, harissa, onion
WHOLE LAVRAKI
GF / Grilled Mediterranean seabass, asparagus, fennel
SUMAC TAWOOK
Chicken legs, cardamom, bean, shatta, zoug, pickled celery
RAS-EL HANOUT SHORT RIBS
Braised short ribs, ras-el hanout, grilled potatoes
TURKISH COFFEE RUB LAMB SHANK
Roasted lamb shank, carrot, potato, broccoli
ANTEP BAKLAVA
V / Pistachio baklava, white chocolate dukkah
LAYALI LUBNAN
VEGAN / Semolina, oatmilk, pistachio, jallab (rose infused date-tamarind molasses)
