FOOD MENU
Explore the food menu at Bushra by Buddha-Bar, where contemporary Lebanese cuisine is inspired by the flavours and traditions of the Levant. Discover cold and hot mezze, fresh salads, grilled meats, seafood, vegetarian dishes and desserts, all served in a vibrant setting at Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi.
COLD MEZZE
SIGNATURE DISHES
LABNEH GARDEN (D, G, N, SS)
Labneh with za’atar bread, olives, and mint, topped with a za’atar-pistachio mix, pomegranate seeds, and green chili. 55
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER (SS, N)
Whole roasted cauliflower topped with hummus, tarator, sun-dried tomato purée, coriander oil, fresh za’atar, and pistachios. 65
MIAWHARA (D, N, G)
Bulgari cheese ball mixed with feta, pistachios, and basil, coated in pomegranate seeds and raisins, served with crackers and sakura mix. 49
SHANKLISH (D)
A creamy blend of shanklish cheese, parsley, mint and tomato. 55
MUHAMMARA (N, G)
Sweet pepper and nut dip with tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and rose water. 49
MOUTABAL CLASSIC (D, SS, G)
Char-grilled eggplant blended with yogurt and tahini, seasoned with lemon, and garnished with pomegranate seeds, sumac, olive oil, and sakura mix. 45
CARAMELIZED MOUTABAL (D, G, N, SS)
Moutabal with caramelized onions, char-grilled eggplant, walnuts, fresh basil, olive oil, and mint. 50
WARAK ENAB (D)
Vine leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, and parsley, cooked with lemon, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil. 45
TABBOULEH (G)
A mix of parsley, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil and dry mint. 49
FATTOUSH (G)
A mix of leaves and vegetables with sumac vinaigrette, pomegranate molasses, fried bread, and pomegranate seeds. 49
HALLOUMI FIG (D, N)
A mix of arugula, za’atar, and purslane topped with grilled halloumi, fresh figs, pomegranate seeds, and sunflower seeds, finished with a delicate honey vinaigrette. 55
CRUNCHY WATERMELON (D, SS)
Watermelon, crisp cucumber and mint with Bulgarian cheese, toasted sesame, olive oil and lemon. 55
BALADIA (D, SS, N)
Rocca, lentils, beetroot, baladi cheese, pomegranate seeds, black sesame seeds, and walnuts with lemon oil dressing. 55
HUMMUS CLASSIC (SS, G)
Blended chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, fresh mint, and lemon. 45
HUMMUS BUSHRA (SS, G)
Hummus topped with sun-dried tomatoes, green capsicum, radish, za’atar, olive oil, and sakura mix. 45
PESTO HUMMUS (G, SS, N)
Creamy delightful fusion of chickpeas, tahini, aromatic basil pesto topped with flavorful green olive oil. 55
GRILLED AUBERGINE (D)
Char-grilled eggplant topped with tomatoes, green capsicum, spring onions, fresh mint, garlic yogurt, and lemon dressing. 45
SOUPS
LENTIL SOUP (G)
A blend of cooked red lentils with onions, garlic, cumin, and turmeric, served with toasted bread and lemon. 39
CHICKEN VERMICELLI SOUP (G, D)
Chicken and vermicelli soup with carrot, onion, garlic and parsley, served with toasted bread and lemon. 49
HOT MEZZE
SIGNATURE DISHES
FATTET BUSHRA (G, D)
Chickpeas and fried eggplant, cooked with garlic, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and cumin, topped with arayess kebab, garlic yogurt, crispy onions, and sumac. 79
FALAFEL TARTE (SS, G)
Crispy falafel tart with tarator, mint, cherry tomatoes, radish, turnip and chilli pickles. 40
KAFTA BI TAHINI (SS, N)
Grilled kofta served with orange tahini, pomegranate seeds, parsley, and pine nuts. 60
OCTOPUS PROVENCAL (M)
Poached octopus and cherry tomatoes cooked in a lemon juice-coriander sauce and olive oil. 125
HUMMUS WITH BEEF (SS, G, N)
Hummus topped with tender beef cubes, olive oil, roasted pine nuts, and spring onions. 65
SAMBOUSEK (D, SS)
Crispy sambousek filled with minced meat and caramelized onions. 49
CHEESE ROLLS (D, G, SS)
Crispy rolls filled with Akkawi and mozzarella, with fresh za’atar. 45
KIBBEH (SS, G, N)
Crispy kibbeh filled with seasoned minced meat and caramelised onions, with pine nuts and pomegranate molasses. 55
MAKANEK (G)
Lebanese sausages cooked with lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, parsley, and spices, garnished with crispy potato cubes and pea shoots. 55
CHICKEN LIVER
Chicken liver cooked with garlic, lemon, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, spices, and garnished with pea shoots. 55
RAS ASFOUR (D, N, G)
Tender beef cubes cooked with lemon, pomegranate molasses, roasted pine nuts, spring onions, and spices. 79
GRILLED HALLOUMI (D)
Grilled halloumi, tomatoes, arugula, olives, basil oil, and pomegranate molasses. 55
SUJUK
Spicy Lebanese sausages, green chili, garlic, tomatoes, lemon, and spices. 55
CHARCOAL GRILLS
BUSHRA SIGNATURE
MIXED GRILL (G, D)
Charcoal-grilled shish tawouk, baby veal cubes and Lebanese kafta, with biwaze salad, pickles, grilled tomato and onion, and garlic sauce. 145
BUTCHER’S GRILL (G, D)
Charcoal-grilled shish tawouk, baby veal cubes, Lebanese kafta, Kabab Halabi and lamb chop, with biwaze salad, pickles, grilled tomato and onion, and garlic sauce. 215
ROYAL LEBANESE SEAFOOD PLATTER WITH LOBSTER (SF, G, D, F, M)
Grilled sea bass, lobsters, jumbo shrimp, fried calamari, octopus tentacles, and mussels, served with pickles, biwaze salad, charred lemon halves, and tartar sauce. 295
SHISH TAWOUK (G, D)
Charcoal-grilled marinated chicken breast cubes with garlic sauce and pickles. 89
VEAL SKEWERS (G)
Charcoal-grilled veal skewers with pickles, biwaze salad, grilled tomato and onion. 155
LEBANESE KAFTA (G)
Charcoal-grilled lamb kafta seasoned with onion, parsley and spices, with pickles, biwaze salad, grilled tomato and onion. 95
LAMB CHOPS (G)
Charcoal-grilled lamb chops with pickles, biwaze salad, grilled tomato and onion. 165
KABAB HALABI (G)
Charcoal-grilled spiced lamb kebab with pickles, biwaze salad, grilled tomato and onion, and fresh chillies. 95
ARAYES KAFTA (G)
Charcoal-grilled Lebanese bread filled with seasoned minced lamb, onion, parsley and aromatic spices, with pickles, biwaze salad, grilled tomato and onion. 79
BONELESS GRILLED CHICKEN (D, G)
Charcoal-grilled marinated boneless chicken with garlic sauce and pickles.
Half 99 | Full 145
SIDES
SAFFRON RICE (D) 35
FRIES (G) 30
CUCUMBER YOGURT (D)
Red onions, dill, cumin, and yogurt. 20
DESSERTS
BUSHRA SIGNATURE
LAYALI BUSHRA (D, N, G)
Layered mafroukeh with almonds, smidieh, banana, and Ashta, topped with roasted almonds and served with blossom water sugar syrup. 60
KNEFEH CROISSANT (D, N, G)
Buttery croissant filled with knefeh, finished with Nutella sauce and crushed pistachios. 60
JABAL LEBNAN (N, D)
Fluffy white cotton candy served with Ashta ice cream, pistachios, and Nutella sauce. 50
RAHA SENSATION (D, N, G)
Oreo crust filled with cream, topped with a layer of Raha rose and pistachios. 65
UMM ALI (D, G, N)
Crispy puff pastry soaked in delicately flavoured milk, mixed with nuts, topped with cream and cinnamon, then oven-baked. 55
HALAWET AL JEBEN (D, G, N)
Soft semolina cheese dough filled with Ashta, garnished with pistachios and dried rose, served with blossom water sugar syrup. 55
ASHTALIEH (D, N)
Mastik and blossom water-infused pudding, served with Jallab syrup and pistachios. 45
LAZY CAKE (D, N, G)
Classic chocolate biscuit cake rolls, drizzled with Nutella sauce. 50