The Sheikh's Palace Home of the Finest Lebanese Cuisine and Playground to the Rich and Famous.

Stage to renowned Sheikh's Bellydancers and Enchanting rhythmic Beats, a Vast Beverage selection, Aromatic Teas and bellowing Hubbly Bubblies.

Service so fine, An outing so Memorable, Your return to the Palace... Inevitable

Lebanese hospitality is expressed by the offering of food which is intricately prepared by skilled masters of the kitchen, paying special attention to the quality of ingredients and dietary variety enjoyed by guests.

An Arabic Proverb…

"The measure of a great host is when all guests appetites are satisfied"

It is regarded as proper to eat with your hands... tearing a piece of bread , either placing it on the desired item and pinching between your fingers or elegantly dipping it - making sure your hands are kept clean.

A typical Lebanese meal would almost always start with Mezze - derived from the word "Miz" (which means to taste) Mezze is an abundant array of dishes selected for their various textures, contrasting flavours and nourishing characteristics, served in small quantities to tantalise the tastebuds but not ruin the appetite. These delicacies are served to the centre of the table and eaten with pita bread or yeast free markouk.

Main course is then served - either plated, or plattered for guests to share. Smoking of the Argileh, (Middle Eastern Hubbly Bubbly) is customary and is enjoyed throughout the meal.

Dessert is never missed and always accompanied with coffee or aromatic teas.

Writhing Belly Dancers may entertain you throughout the evening and it is customary to show your appreciation by tipping.

Correct "Tipping Ettiquette"

Simply place notes in shoulder strap otherwise into the hip belt on either hip. Touching otherwise is strictly forbidden.

MENU

THE GATHERING

For parties of four or more, the Chef recommends one of the house menus. Since only a selection of the most popular dishes is represented, feel free to add or supplement from the rest of the menu.

HOUSE MENUS

MENU 1 MENU 2 At R165-00 per person. At R195-00 per person.

~ Starters ~ ~ Starters ~

~ Ghebbez ~ ~ Ghebbez ~ Pita bread. Pita bread. ~ Houmous Be Tehinneh ~ ~ Houmous Be Tehinneh ~ Chickpea and sesame puree. Chickpea and sesame puree. ~ Baba Ghannouj ~ ~ Baba Ghannouj ~ Egg plant and sesame puree. Egg plant and sesame puree. ~ Tabouleh ~ ~ Tabouleh ~ Traditional parsley and wheat salad. Traditional parsley and wheat salad. ~ Loubieh Be Zeit ~ ~ Loubieh Be Zeit ~ Green beans in tomato and olive oil. Green beans in tomato and olive oil. ~ Jebneht Jaballieh ~ ~ Mdardara ~ Feta drizzled with olive oil and origanum. Whole lentils and rice. ~ Mdardara ~ ~ Jebneht Jaballieh ~ Whole lentils and rice. Feta drizzled with olive oil and origanum. ~ Asbhet Jaj ~ ~ Asbhet Jaj ~ Chicken livers a la Lebanon. Chicken livers a la Lebanon. ~ Mihshi Malfouf ~ ~ Calamari Mikleh ~ Stuffed cabbage leaves. Sauteed calamari. ~ Mixed Pastries ~ ~ Mixed Pastries ~ Spinach pies, meat filled pastries, Spinach pies, meat filled pastries, deep fried kibbeh, cheese pies. deep fried kibbeh, cheese pies.

~ Mains ~ ~ Mains ~

~ Sahen Mashawe ~ ~ Sahen Mashawe ~ Assortment of beef, lamb and Assortment of beef, lamb and chicken kebabs, with chips and vegetables. chicken kebabs, with chips and vegetables. ~ Kraidis ~ ~ Dessert ~ King Prawn platters.

~ Helweyat ~ ~ Dessert ~ Assorted Lebanese desserts. ~ Helweyat ~ Assorted Lebanese desserts.

ESSENTIALS

Argileh ~ R100.00 Middle Eastern Hubbly Bubbly . The most popular flavoured tobaccos include: Apple, Strawberry and Cherry.

Ghebbez ~ Pita loaf. R4.50

Ghebbez Markouk ~ Yeast free unlevened bread. R6.00

Kabbis Liffet ~ Pickled turnips to add tang to the various dishes. R25.00

R25.00

Sahen Harr ~ R40.00 Plate of fresh, pickled and diced chillies to add spice to the various dishes.

Sahen Zaytoon ~ R35.00 Plate of olives to add zest to the various dishes.

Sahen Kabbis ~ R50.00 Plate of assorted tangy pickles.

Banadoura, Ghiyar wa Jebneh ~ Plate of fresh tomato wedges,cucumber sticks and feta cheese.

~ Mezze Platters For Two ~

(One mezze is sufficient for two people as starters.) (Should you require a platter for three an extra 50% charge is added)

The Sheikh's Mezze ~ R180.00 Houmous, Tabouleh, Mdardara, Baba Ghannouj, Shangleesh, Loubieh Be Zeit, Fatayer Sbanikh, Rkak Be Jebneh, Kibbeh Kras, Samboosek Be Lahme, Warak Inab Be Lahme, Mihshi Malfouf.

The Vegetarian Mezze ~ Houmous, Tabouleh, Mdardara, Baba Ghannouj, Shangleesh, Loubieh Be Zeit, Warak Inab Atéh, Fattoush, Labneh Be Toum, R170.00 Fatayer Sbanikh, Rkak Be Jebneh.

The "No Garlic" Mezze ~ Houmous, Tabouleh, Mdardara, Labneh, Warak Inab Atéh, Shangleesh, Samboosek Be Lahme, Kibbeh Kras, Warak Inab Be R170.00 Lahme, Fatayer Sbanikh, Rkak Be Jebneh.

The Belly-Dancers Mezze ~ Houmous, Labneh Be toum, Loubieh Be Zeit, Tabouleh, Fattoush, Banadoora Wa Toum, Babba Ghannouj, Kibbeh Kras, Samboosek Be Lahme, Rkak Be Jebneh, Mihshi Malfouf. R180.00

GOLD EXOTIC MEZZE

Kibbeh Nayye (National Dish) ~ Regular: R60.00 Processed meat with wheat. Large: R119.00

Habbra Nayye ~ Regular: R65.00 Processed meat. Large: R125.00

Lahme Mshakafe ~ Regular: R65.00 Chopped meat. Large: R125.00

Kafta Nayye ~ Regular: R72.00 Processed meat with parsley. Large: R125.00

Salattat Nukhaat ~ R49.00 Steamed calf brain salad.

GOLD MEZZE

Huître ~ SQ Oysters Served in portions of six or more.

Shrabbatt el Huître ~ R20.00 Oyster shot in virgin bloody mary mix, Served in portions of three or more, (charge per each).

Jebneht Jaballieh ~ R35.00 Mountain style feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and origanum.

Houmous Be Tehinneh ~ R38.00 Chickpea and sesame puree.

Baba Ghannouj ~ R40.00 Smoked egg plant and sesame puree.

Fatayer Sbanikh ~ R42.00 Spinach pies.

Loubieh Be Zeit ~ R38.00 Stewed green beans in olive oil and tomato.

Mdardara ~ R38.00 Whole lentils and rice.

Salatta Arabieh ~ R38.00 Arabic salad.

Tabouleh ~ R42.00 Traditional parsley and crushed wheat salad.

R42.00 Fattoush ~ Pita bread crouton salad. R42.00 Labneh Be Toum ~ Yoghurt cheese with garlic. R32.00 Banadoora Wa Toum ~ Fresh tomatoes with garlic and sumac. R38.00 Warak Inab Atéh ~ Vegetarian stuffed vine leaves. R48.00 Shangleesh ~ Extra matured yoghurt cheese. R40.00 Salattat el Younnan ~ Greek salad.

HOT MEZZE

Asbhet Jaj ~ R38.00 Chicken livers a la Lebanon.

Battata Harra ~ R32.00 Pretentious Potato chips with chilli and garlic.

Moulle Provencále ~ R48.00 Mussels in creamy garlic and coriander sauce.

Fittir Be Toum ~ R35.00 Mezmerising Mushrooms in garlic and coriander.

Bizak ~ R35.00 Snails in garlic and coriander.

Samboosek Be Lahme ~ R42.00 Grainfed beef filled pastries.

Jaj Wa Sjampinjon ~ R40.00 Sauteed chicken and mushrooms.

Jewaneh Ma Kosibra ~ R38.00 Zesty Chicken wings in coriander and garlic.

Arayes ~ R38.00 Mystifying Lamb Mince in pita bread.

Sojok ~ R42.00 Spicy garlic "Lebanese boerewors".

Mihshi Malfouf ~ R38.00 Stuffed cabbage leaves.

Arayes Ghodra ~ R28.00 Vegetarian pizza.

Makanek ~ R42.00 Small Lebanese sausages.

Warak Inab Be Lahme ~ R38.00 Mouthwatering Mince and Rice stuffed vine leaves.

Foul Mdamas ~ R35.00 Broad beans stewed in garlic and olive oil.

Rkakkat Ghodra ~ R35.00 Vegetable spring rolls

Lahme Wa Sjampinjon ~ R45.00 Sublime Sauteed beef and mushrooms.

Fassouliah Mtabbaleh ~ R35.00 Butter beans stewed in garlic and olive oil.

Kibbeh Kras ~ R45.00 Deep fried Kibbeh balls.

Falafel ~ R35.00 Vegetarian Spiced chickpea and broad bean croquettes.

Rkak Be Jebneh ~ R42.00 Melt-in-your-mouth Phyllo cheese pies.

Kafta ~ R40.00 Grilled Lamb mince kebab

Calamari Mikleh ~ R45.00 Sauteed calamari.

HOT EXOTIC MEZZE

Lsanat ~ R45.00 Steamed tongue dressed with lemon and crushed garlic.

Daffadeh ~ R135.00 Frogs legs in garlic and coriander.

Nukhaat Mikleh ~ R49.00 Pan-fried calf brain.

Nukhaat Panne ~ R49.00 Deep-fried battered calf brain.

Beid Ghannam ~ R45.00 Lamb Delicacies

GRILLS

Shish Tawook ~ R90.00 Chicken kebabs.

Kafta ~ R90.00 Lamb mince kebabs.

Lahme Meshwieh ~ Meat kebabs (Beef Fillet). R120.00

Jewaneh ~ Chicken wings. R70.00

Sahen Mashawe ~ Mixed grill. R120.00

Kastaletta Ghannam ~ Lamb loin chops. R110.00

Farrouj ~ Grilled spring chicken in garlic and lemon sauce. Full: R100.00 Half: R68.00

Schawarma ~ R80.00 Marinated beef strips with traditional accompaniments.

Kraidis ~ R160.00 Char-grilled or sauteed Prawns. Portions of eight.

Sammack Sole ~ R125.00 Pan fried sole.

Calamari Mikleh ~ R120.00 Pan fried calamari tubes.

Salmon Mishweh ~ R180.00 Grilled Scottish Salmon.

Samack yawme ~ R100.00 Pan sauteed Butterfish.

Samack el Sultan ~ R110.00 Pan sauteed Linefish.

Sahen Sammack ~ R350.00 Deluxe Seafood platter.

Sahen Falafel ~ R60.00 Platter of spiced chickpea and broad bean croquettes.

Steak du Fillet ~ R110.00 300g prime fillet medallions.

Steak du Rump ~ R100.00 350g rump steak.

Steak Mishweh ~ R90.00 300g T-Bone steak.

Entrecote Steak ~ R120.00 500g Prime rib.

DESSERTS

To ensure the ultimate Dessert experience The Sheikh has commissioned one of the finest Lebanese patissiere's to produce delectable treats, available to indulge in immediately, or to take home for those "never-ending moments."

Lebanese Style Baklawa ~ R30.00 Ground Imperial Cashew Nuts in twelve layers of individually hand rolled phyllo pastry then drenched in orange blossom syrup.

The Ghay - yahh (The Brother) ~ R25.00 Full cream vanilla ice cream with a stick of Baklawa

Usmalieh ~ R30.00 Ashta (milk custard) topped with rich, butter toasted kattaiffi pastry and drizzled with rose flavoured syrup.

Znoud El Set (Ladies Wrists) ~ R35.00 Ashta (milk custard) rolled in phyllo pastry, deep fried, then dipped in rose flavoured syrup.

The Kuzzin (South African Leb name for my Brother) ~ R25.00 A scoop of chocolate ice-cream with a stick of Baklawa.

Pride of Lebanon ~ R32.00 Mint Ice cream inside, chocolate Ice cream outside dipped in chocolate and mint crisp

Beirut Bombe ~ R30.00 Hazelnut ice cream dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts.

Atomic Beirut Bombe ~ R32.00 Chocolate ice cream inside, vanilla ice cream outside, encased in caramel crisp.

Al Shakra (The Blonde) ~ R35.00 Layers of biscuit, honeycomb, custard and cream.

Al Arzeh (The Cedar Tree) ~ R35.00 Layers of biscuit, caramel, peppermint and cream.

Al Samra (The Brunette) ~ R25.00 Rich Chocolate ice cream.

Cocktail De Fruie ~ R25.00 Fresh fruit salad served with ashta, cream or ice cream.

Bowsatt (Kisses) ~ R30.00 Super rich chocolate kisses.

Beirut Snow ~ R30.00 Ashta (milk custard) with biscuit, rose syrup and custard.

Kattayef Be Joz ~ R35.00 Deep fried, walnut crumpet foldover, dipped in rose syrup.