Carousel Restaurant Menu

Carousel Restaurant in Los Angeles offers a diverse menu with Lebanese-Armenian cuisine. Known for their fresh and flavorful dishes, highlights include the tabbouleh, kebabs, hummus, and baklava. The restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere with attentive service from staff like Sako and Fadi, who offer great recommendations. Customers praise the high-quality and delicious food, perfect for group celebrations or casual dining. The extensive menu includes options for vegetarians, making it a popular choice for those with dietary preferences. With a variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts, Carousel Restaurant offers a taste of Mediterranean goodness in a vibrant setting. This gem of a restaurant in Hollywood is praised for its consistent quality, reasonable prices, and friendly staff, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic Lebanese-Armenian dining experience.

Catering Packages

Office Meeting

Choice of 2 Pita Wraps (Chicken Breast, Beef Lula, Chicken Lula, Falafel, Beef or Chicken Shawerma) 5 Authentic Mezas ( Cheese Fatayer, Falafel Mezza, Hammos, Mutabbal & Tabbuleh ) and a Main Salad ( Fattoush Salad )(Minimum for 6 people)(Picture does not portray items included in this package)

$168.00

Corporate Luncheon

2 Kebab ( Chicken Breast Kebab & Beef Lula Kebab) , 8 Authentic Appetizers ( Cheese fatayer, Falafel Mezza, Hammos, Mutabbal, Tabbuleh, Muhammara, Labni Khaliji & Sarma ), 2 sides ( Bulgur & Rice Pilaf ) and 1 main Salad (Fattoush Salad) , served Family Style. Kebabs 6 oz. Per Person. (Picture does not portray items included in this package)

$180.00

Family Dinner / Company Party

3 Types of Kebab ( Chicken Breast, Beef Lula & Beef Filet) , 11 Authentic Appetizers ( Basterma Rekaat, Beef Kofta, Cheese Fatayer, Falafel Meza, Kebbeh Nayyah, Hammos, Mutabbal, Tabbuleh, Muhammara, Labni Khaliji & Sarma) , 2 Sides ( Rice & Bulgur Pilaf ) and 1 Main Salad (Fattoush Salad) , served family Style. Kebabs 8 oz. Per person. ( Picture does not portray items included in the package)

$140.00

V.I.P. Guests

3 Kebabs (Chicken Breast, Chicken Lula & Beef Filet) , 1 Specialty Kebab ( Yogurt Beef Lula) , 14 Authentic Appetizers ( Filet or Liver Sautee, Basterma Rekaat, Beef Kofta, Cheese Fatayer, Falafel Meza, Soujouk Banadoura, Kebbe Addas, Kebbeh Nayyah, Hammos, Mutabbal, Tabbuleh, Muhammara, Labni Khaliji & Sarma ) , 2 side dishes ( Rice & Bulgur Pilaf), 2 main salads ( Fattoush & Greek Salad) , served Family Style. Kebabs 8 oz. Per Person. ( Picture does not portray items included in the package)

$360.00

Mushakkal (Dessert Assortment)

Assotment of Ossmanlieh, Halaweh B'Jheben, Pistachio Basma and Baklava.

$72.00

Mushakkal w/ Ashta B'Asal (Dessert Assortment)

Assotment of Ossmanlieh, Halaweh B'Jheben, Pistachio Basma, Baklava and Ashta B'Asal.

$90.00

Hammos

Garbanzo with sesame seed oil, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$6.75

Hammos with Meat

Our famous Hammos, topped with your choice of meat. (Pictured, Filet Mignon Sautee)* Serves 4 to 5 *

$15.75

Mutabbal (Baba Gannuj)

Baba gannuj. Roasted eggplant, mixed with garlic, sesame seed oil, tahini and lemon juice. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$6.75

Muhammara

A spicy dip of crushed walnuts, red pepper paste and pomegranate molasses. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$7.25

Tabbuleh

Chopped parsley, cracked wheat, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice and olive oil. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$6.75

Sarma

Fresno grape leaves, stuffed with rice and vegetables. (5 pieces) Vegetarian.* Recommended serving size 1.5 Pieces per person *

$7.00

Kebbah Nayyeh (Chi-kofa)

Lebanese Steak Tartar made with fresh beef and cracked wheat. Served flat, topped with a special salad.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$10.00

Kebbeh Orfaliyeh (Ourfa Style Chi-Kofta)

Ourfa style chi-kofta. Armenian steak tarter made with finely minced fresh filet mignon, bulgur, onion and parsley. Served in chunks with a special salad.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$11.25

Trio Kebbeh

Combination of Kebbeh Orafaliyeh, Kebbeh Batata and Kebbeh Aadas.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$20.25

Labneh

Choice of Yogurt Cheese with choice of:(Pictured Labna Khaliji)* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$6.75

Red Tabbuleh (Eech)

Bulgur mixed with sauted tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$6.75

Kebbeh Aadas (Vosbov Kofta)

Served with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, parsley, lemon and cumin. Vegetarian.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Kebbeh Batata

Mashed oven roasted potatoes mixed with bulgur. Served with sauteed onion and peppery sauce.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Mousakka

Eggplants, baked with onions, tomatoes, chickpeas and peppers. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$7.25

Jajek

A mixture of yogurt, diced cucumbers, mint and a dash of garlic. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$6.75

Shanklish Salad

Aged Lebanese spicy cheese mixed with onions, tomatoes and olive oil. Vegetarian.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$10.00

Jalapeno Salad

Chopped tomatoes, pickled and fresh jalapenos tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$11.25

Oberjin Salad

Roasted eggplant, mixed with fresh cut vegetables and citrus dressing.* Small Serves 2 to 3 ** Large Serves 4 to 5 *

$7.25

Cheese Plate

Choice of Feta or California cheese served with tomatoes, olives, carrots and fresh mint.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Fried Liver (Sawda Maklieh)

Pan-fried liver served with tomatoes, garlic and green peppers. (Served Cold)* Serves 4 to 5 *

$15.75

Cold Appetizers

Hot Appetizers

Arayes

Minced beef mixed with tomatoes, parsley, onion and spices. Grilled in a pita.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$12.25

Basterma Rkaat

Rolls of scentless Armenian pastrami and four cheeses in paper thin dough. Each.

$12.25

Falafel Mezza

Spheres of crushed chickpeas and spices, fried and served with lettuce, tomatoes, parsley and tahini. Vegetarian.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$10.00

Cheese Fatayer (Boreg)

Turnovers stuffed with white cheese and pan fried. Vegetarian.

$12.25

Filet Saute Appetizer

Filet mignon sauted with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and pepper paste.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$20.25

Fool Mudammas Appetizer

Fava bean stew with chic peas, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, olive oil & lemon juice. Served with tomatoes, peppers, onion and mint.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$14.50

Kellaj

Lebanese Halloum cheese, layered in a pita with tomatoes, mint, peppers and grilled.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Kebbeh (Kofta)

Kofta. Spheres of beef and cracked wheat, stuffed with minced meat, onion and pine nuts.

$12.25

Liver Saute Appetizer

Veal liver dices, sauted with onions and spices.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$18.00

Maaknek (Maaneh)

Carousel-made Lebanese sausage sauted and served in a citrus pomegranate sauce.* Serves 2 to 3 *

$15.75

Mantee (Shish Barak)

Mini meat pies, oven baked, and topped with tomato and yogurt sauces.* Serves 2 to 3 *

$15.75

Beef Shawerma Appetizer

Broiled marinated tri-tip, onions, tomatoes and Tahini Sauce.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Chicken Shawerma Appetizer

Broiled marinated chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, Tahini and Special Garlic Sauce.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Shrimp Kebab Appetizer

Shrimp Kebab marinated with lemon, garlic, cilantro and spices. Charbroiled and served on a bed of garlic lemon wine sauce. (Pictured is shrimp plate. Appetizers does not comes with two side dishes)* Serves 4 to 5 *

$19.00

Soujuk Banadoura

Carousel-made Armenian sausage and garlic broiled on tomato slices.* Serves 2 to 3 *

$15.75

Spinach Fatayer (Boreg)

Turnovers stuffed with spinach, onion, lemon juice, olive oil and pine nuts. Vegetarian.

$12.25

Soujouk and Eggs

Carousel-made Armenian Sausage scrambled with eggs.* Serves 4 to 5 *

$13.50

Sambousek

Semonila, wheat, onions, spinach, pepper sauce.

$3.00

Chicken Shawerma by the Pound

Broiled marinated chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, and garlic sauce served with pita bread.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$23.50

Beef Shawerma by the Pound

Broiled marinated tri-tip, onions, tomatoes, and tahini sauce, served with pita bread.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$24.50

Liver Saute by the Pound

Veal liver dices, sauted with onions and spices, served with pita bread.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$24.50

Filet Saute by the Pound

Filet mignon sauted with onions, mushrooms, tomato, fresh pepper paste, served with pita bread.

$31.50

Specialty Entree by the Pound

Specialty Entree Plates

Chicken Shawerma Plate

Broiled marinated chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, and garlic sauce.Served with rice Pilaf, bulgur wheat pilaf, potatoes fries or vegetable medley and choice of hammos or mutabbal.

$19.00

Beef Shawerma Plate

Broiled marinated tri-tip, onions, tomatoes, and tahini sauce.Served with a choice of two side dishes.

$20.25

Liver Saute Plate

Veal liver dices, sauted with onions and spices.Served with two side dishes.(Pictured Liver Sautee Appetizer)

$20.25

Filet Saute Plate

Filet mignon sauted with onions, mushrooms, tomato, fresh pepper paste.Served with choice of two side dishes.(Pictured Filet Sautee Appetizer)

$24.50

Yogurt Kebab by the Pound

Beef lula topped with warm yogurt, roasted pine nuts.Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$31.50

Khash-Khash Kebab by the Pound

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Beef lula, garlic, lightly spiced broiled tomatoes.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$29.00

Chicken Breast Kebab (Shish Tawook) by the Pound

Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Shish tawook. Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat.(Pictured by the plate. By the pound does not come with sides)* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$22.50

Chicken Lula Kebab (Kafta) by the Pound

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Kafta. Minced lean chicken, minced onions and parsley.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$21.25

Filet Shish Kebab (Lahem Meshwey) by the Pound

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Lahem meshwey. Cubed beef filet mignon.(Pictured by the plate. By the pound does not come with sides.)* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$29.00

Beef Lula Kebab (Kafta) by the Pound

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Kafta. Minced lean beef, minced onions and parsley.* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$22.50

Lamb Shish Kebab by the Pound

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Choice tender lamb filet, cubed and seasoned.(Pictured by the plate. By the pound does not come with sides.)* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$31.50

Veal Liver Kebab by the Pound

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Fresh marinated cubed veal, broiled and topped with cumin.(Pictured by the plate. By the pound does not come with sides.)* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$21.25

Kebab Entree by the Pound

Kebab Entree Plates

Yogurt Kebab (Kafta) Plate

Beef lula topped with warm yogurt, roasted pine nuts.Served with a choice of two sides. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips

$22.50

Khash Khash Kebab (Kafta) Plate

Beef lula, garlic, lightly spiced broiled tomatoes.Served with a choice of 2 sides dishes. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$21.25

Chicken Breast Kebab (Shish Tawook) Plate

Shish tawook. Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat.Served with a choice of 2 sides. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$18.50

Chicken Lula Kebab (Kafta) Plate

Minced lean chicken, minced onions and parsley.Served with a choice of 2 side dishes. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$17.50

Filet Shish Kebab (Lahem Meshwey) Plate

Lahem meshwey. Cubed beef filet mignon.Served with a choice of 2 side dishes. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$22.50

Beef Lula Kebab (Kafta) Plate

Minced lean beef, minced onions and parsley.Served with a choice of 2 sides dishes. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$18.50

Lamb Shish Kebab Plate

Choice tender lamb filet, cubed and seasoned.Served with a choice of 2 side dishe. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$23.50

Veal Liver Kebab Plate

Fresh marinated cubed veal, broiled and topped with cumin.Served with a choice of 2 side dishes. Come with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips.

$16.75

Carousel Combo Kebab Plate

Served with broiled tomatoes, peppers, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita and pickled turnips. Choose any two authentic kebabs.

$21.25

Falafel Plate

Spheres of crushed chic peas and spices, fried and served with lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, tahini sauce. Served with a choice of two sides .

$15.75

Mousakka Plate

Our tastiest eggplant dish. Eggplant baked with onions, tomatoes, chic peas, peppers. Served with a choice of two side dishes.

$16.75

Shrimp Kebab Plate

Marinated with lemon, garlic, cilantro, spices. Charbroiled and served on a bed of garlic lemon wine sauce. Served with rice a choice of two side dishes.

$27.00

Salmon Kebab Plate

Grilled salmon, marinated with parsley, cilantro, oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices, and salt. Served with baked vegetables. Served with a choice of two sides.

$31.50

Jebel Moussa Plate

Falafel, hammos, mousakka and mutabbal. Served with a choice of 1 side.

$16.75

Vegetarian Delight Plate

Assortment of hammos (chic pea dip), mutobbal (eggplant dip), tabbuleh (parsley salad), muhammara (spicy walnut dip), sarma (stuffed grape leaves). Served with a choice of 1 side.

$17.50

Fool Mudammas Plate

Fava bean stew with chic peas, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, olive oil, and lemon juice. Served with tomatoes, peppers, onion, mint and a choice of two side dishes.

$18.00

The Great Greek Salad

. Large Greek salad mixed with lettuce. A la carte.

$16.75

The Great Fattoush Salad

Large fattoush salad mixed with lettuce. A la Carte.

$15.75

Vegetarian & Seafood Plates

Seafood Entree by the Pound

Salmon Kebab by the Pound

Grilled salmon, marinated with parsley, cilantro, oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices, and salt. (Pictured by the plate. By the Pound does not come with side dishes.)* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$42.50

Shrimp Kebab by the Pound

Marinated with lemon, garlic, cilantro, spices. Chardbroiled & served on a bed of garlic lemon wine sauce. (Pictured by the plate. By the pound does not come with side dishes.)* 1 lb. Serves 2 people *

$38.00

Lentil Soup

Carousel specialty since 1983.

$7.75

Fattoush Salad

Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, parsley, spices, toasted pita chips, verdolaga with sumac - citrus vinaigrette.(One order serves 2 people)

$7.75

Cabbage Salad

Thin slices of cabbage, cucumbers and tomatoes with citrus dressing.(One order serves 2 people)

$6.75

Armenian Salad

Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and lettuce with oregano-citrus vinaigrette.(One order serves 2 people)

$7.25

Greek Salad

Armenian salad with citrus-mint vinaigrette, topped with feta cheese and Kalamata olives.(One order serves 2 people)

$8.50

Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf.(One order serves 2 people)

$4.50

Bulgar Pilaf

Bulgur Pilaf(One order serves 2 people)

$4.50

Steamed Veggies

Mix of Steamed Veggies.(One order serves 2 people)

$4.50

Potato Fries

Fresh cut potato fries.(One order serves 2 people)

$4.50

Antakali Bread

Two large pitas, stuffed with tomatoes, onion, parsley, spices and toasted on grill. 4 pieces.

$12.25

Side Kawerma (Ground Beef)

Sauteed ground beef, onions and pine nuts.

$11.25

1 Pack Pepper Bread

6 large pita breads with our pepper spread.

$6.75

1 Pack Plain Pita

6 pieces of medium pita bread plain.

$5.00

Pickled Turnips & Marinated Olives

$5.00

Garlic Sauce

$1.50

Tahini Sauce

$1.50

Special Garlic Sauce

$1.50

Soup, Salad, Sides

Desserts

Ossmanlieh (Knefeh B'astha)

Knefeh b'ashta. Carousel-made ashta filled in a layer of baked and shredded dough.

$13.50

Ash El Sarraya

Carousel-made ashta and dough, topped with crushed pistachios.

$11.25

Halaweh B'Jheben

A blend of semolina and Lebanese cheese, filled with carousel-made fresh cream.

$13.50

Ashta B'Aasal

Carousel-made ashta layered over fresh banana topped with honey and pistachios.

$15.75

Carousel Made Baklava

Carousel Made Baklava with walnuts.

$6.75

Carousel Made Pistachio Basma

Carouse Made Basma with pisatchio.

$6.75

Soft Drinks

$3.50

American Coffee

$3.50

Armenian Coffee

$3.50

Tun (Yogurt Drink)

$4.50

Water 750 ml - Sparkling / Minerals

$7.75

Water 500 ml (Spring Water)

$3.50

Jallab

$6.75

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

$6.75

Pomegranate Juice

$9.00

Drinks