Monday | |
---|---|
Tuesday | |
Wednesday | |
Thursday | |
Friday | |
Saturday |
Verify with Merchant |
---|
"People think I've been doing this for years, but in reality, when we decided to open the kitchen, I didn't even know how to make bread dough," says Malek Anouti, owner of Saj & Co – Authentic Food Express. Malek opened the restaurant in December 2013, after an aunt travelled from France to teach him how to make the dough that goes into a saj recipe.
The "saj" in the name of the restaurant comes from the traditional dome-shaped clay oven over which Malek stretches his dough before piling on the toppings, such as vegetables, herbs and cheeses.
"The ingredients then cook with the dough," he explains. "That way, the cheese is melting and the flavour of the herbs penetrates the whole wrap. It's a traditional way of making bread that you will find in countries like Lebanon, Palestine, Israel and Syria."
(make it a combo add gourmet hummus and fresh veggie salad for 2.5)
Zaatar Herbal Mix (VG)
zaatar paste spread (lebanese thyme, sumac, and sesame mixed with first cold extraction virgin olive oil) with fresh vegetables (cucumber, tomato, green onions, green mint) feta cheese (goat or cow) +1.50, kashkawan cheese +1.50, labneh +1.25
Red & White(V)
goat feta mixed with chopped tomatoes and onions with a hint of cold pressed olive oil, and olives.
3 Savouries (V)
unique mix of naturally aged white cheddar, goat feta, and Italian light mozzarella with fresh vegetables (cucumber [or pickles], tomato, green onions, green mint), raw sesame seeds and olives
Kechek (V)
A Lebanese villagers tradition of finely ground and dried fermented yogurt and cracked wheat, mixed with onions, tomatoes, and olive oil.
Turkey Gouda
smoked turkey breast, smoked Dutch gouda cheese , Dijon mustard, pickled cucumber, cucumber, tomato, raw sesame, & our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
HummyYummy
roast beef (nitrate free), naturally aged cheddar, Dijon mustard, pickled cucumbers, fresh mint leaves, tomato, raw sesame, & our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
Beefetta
Goat feta, nitrate free roast beef, fresh mint leaves, raw sesame, pickled cucumbers, fresh mint leaves & our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
Fatayer (VG) or (V)
minced fresh spinach with onions sumac, lemon and pomegranate molasses. With your choice of; Goat feta cheese (V) or Olives and kale (VG), 65g of Turkey breast 2.5
Halloumi
grilled halloumi cheese with fresh mint, tomatoes and cucumber and a hint of olive oil
Feta Garden
goat feta cheese with zaatar, fresh mint, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Zaatar w Zeit
zaatar and olive oil, fresh mint, tomatoes and cucumbers.
fetammus
goat feta cheese with hummus, fresh mint, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Hummus B Tahini
our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus, fresh mint, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Labneh
labneh (pressed sour yogurt), fresh mint, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers.
Chocolocco (V)
fine chocolate spread with crushed nuts and lemon zest
Carob Tahini (VG)
gourmet tahini with Villager’s Carob molasses and crushed almonds.
Halawah Special (VG)
fresh strawberries, melted halva, fine chocolate spread with crushed nuts and lemon zest
Labneh + Honey (V)
labneh (pressed sour yogurt), with 100% pure honey.
Cheese and fig marmalade (V)
kashkaval cheese with Lebanese villagers whole fig marmalade.
Tahini + Marmalade (VG)
gourmet tahini with Lebanese villagers whole fig marmalade.
Anton the Great (VG)
organic rye and buckwheat dough with zaatar paste base, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, homemade chili sauce (optional), pomegranate molasses, grilled kale, walnuts, and our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
Greg’s Spinach (V)
minced fresh spinach with onions sumac, lemon and pomegranate molasses Goat feta cheese, walnuts, with a side of our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
Ramtin Salad
Smoked turkey breast, Freshly chopped vegetables ( cucumber, tomato, green onio, green mint, olives, goat feta, and our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
Hummus Garden Salad (V)
Freshly chopped vegetables ( cucumber, tomato, green onio, green mint, olives, goat feta, and our in-house-all-made-from-scratch hummus
Sbeanach Salad (VG)
Freshly marinated spinach with our special mix of herbs, freshly chopped vegetables ( cucumber, tomato, green onion) and freshly in-house cooked beans, and our sour tahini dip.
Hummus Plate with markouk bread and pickles
Gourmet Hummus box
Drinks
Coke, Diet coke, diet pepsi, canada dry,San Pellegrino Orange,House-made Ayran,coconut water
Think your friends might be familiar with this business? Ask your friends on Facebook to see what they think.
There are plenty of cheap fast-food joints along this stretch of Davie Street, but Saj & Co. is a grab-and-go eatery that sets itself apart with its healthful and authentic Lebanese fare. The popular hummus plate features thick, made-from-scratch hummus served with fresh-baked Saj bread, fresh veggies and pickles. Diners can get their greens with the hummus garden salad, which features chopped spinach, kale, cucumber, mint, tomato, olives and chickpeas tossed with creamy hummus. Feelin’ extra hungry? Savoury wraps and sandwiches are made with yeast-free saj flatbread and stuffed with meat, veggies and a generous spread of hummus.
View this Smart ListThe convex dome oven, as seen through the front window of this take-out Lebanese restaurant is one indication that everything here is made fresh and to order. Specializing in wraps, Chef Malek rolls out the chewy flatbread dough in front of your eyes, before slapping it on the grill while he prepares the other ingredients for your sandwich. With many vegetarian options, decent portions and good prices, this unique downtown sandwich shop is a must-try for lunch on the go.
View this Smart List