Menu - Semsem
Menu
A complete overview of all 141 meals and drinks can be found here on the menu of Semsem from Ottawa.
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Hot Drinks
Moroccan TeaEnjoy our traditional Moroccan tea
Drinks
Yoghurt DrinkYoghurt Drink is a cold beverage of blended yogurt prepared & cooked in‐house
Semsem Drink
Semsem CoffeeMocktails
MirageMirage may be better known as Namoura a cultural dessert + a SemSem touch
Mezze – Starters
LabnehIn‐house made fresh labneh + extra virgin olive oil
Entrées
Dessert
SahlabA hot traditional beverage; milk based + cinnamon; served + Kaak
HalaweA sweet confectionary made + sesame
Semsem Coffee Bun
Homemade In-House Display SelectionSalads
Grilled HalloumiServed + tomatoes & cucumber
Kaake
KashkavalKashkaval is a yellow cheese. Additional Cheese Toppings: Extra Akawi Cheese $1.25; Extra Halloumi Cheese $1.25; Extra White Chedder $0.99; Extra Yellow Chedder $0.99; Extra Mozzarella Cheese $0.99. Other Additional Toppings: Za'tar $0.50
Manakeesh
Spinach Triangle
Cheese FusionA mixture of 4 types of cheeses (Halloumi; Akkawi; Cheddar; Mozzarella)
Party Biscuits
PlainPlain all on its own
Crispy Bites
Halloumi FingersBurger
Fig Jam
Eggcellent3 eggs & four cheeses (Halloumi; White Yellow Cheddar; & Mozzarella)
Mama's Mana'eesh & Pies
AkkawiWhite akkawi cheese
Featured Items
Green Beans Salad
Eggplant (Musakaa'K-Fash Per Pound Orders
Falafel DoughBreakfast Vittles
Grandma's BreakfastA blend of mini dishes comprised of fresh labneh; cheese; Za' atar; olives; tomatoes; cucumber; jam & halawe
Hot Teas (Pure Ceylon Tea)
Ginger Tea With MilkGrill Street Sauce Dips
White DipThailändische Spezialitäten
PopieA light fluffy dough baked + marinated spinach; halloumi cheese & herbs
Our Signature Dim Sum
5 Pieces Falafel5 pieces of Semsem Falafel served + a veggie plate & fresh pita bread
Side Orders
Veggie BeansMashed fava beans dish mixed + tomatoes; parsley; coriander; & onions (served + assorted vegetables; pickles; pita bread & olive oil)
Soul Full
Fatteh TahiniA levantine dish built on layers of fried pita bread; chickpeas; pomegranate seeds & marinated tahini + cumin (served + assorted vegetables pickles)
Fatteh Tahini With MeatA levantine dish built on layers of fried pita bread; chickpeas; pomegranate seeds & marinated tahini + cumin & minced lamb meat (served + assorted vegetables pickles)
Fatteh Yogurt
Classic Beans
Qudsiye
Musabaha Plain
Musabaha TahiniCaza Maza
Ejji With Parsley (Dine-In Only)
Egg Maqla (Dine-In Only)
Shakshouke
Semsem Twist With Feta
Semsem Twist Plain
Dibis With Tahini
Fig Jam With Sesame Seeds
Service Plate 1
Service Plate 2Dips
Grandpa's Dip
Zaytoon DipPastries
Sojok Sunflower
Cheese Sunflower
Majdoul
Cheese Overdose
Cheese Overdose 16Bulk Purchases For In-House Prepared Items
Frozen Sambousa
Frozen Kebbeh
Forzen Musakhan RollVorspeisen - Kalt
HaloumiHaloumi Cheese
This restaurant offers dishes containing these ingredients
CheeseA mixture of all four types of cheeses; Haloumi; Mozzarella; Yellow & White Cheddar. Additional Cheese Toppings: Extra Akawi Cheese $1.25; Extra Halloumi Cheese $1.25; Extra White Chedder $0.99; Extra Yellow Chedder $0.99; Extra Mozzarella Cheese $0.99.
CheddarA mix of white & yellow cheddar cheese. Additional Cheese Toppings: Extra Akawi Cheese $1.25; Extra Halloumi Cheese $1.25; Extra White Chedder $0.99; Extra Yellow Chedder $0.99; Extra Mozzarella Cheese $0.99. Other Additional Toppings: Za'tar $0.50
Burger Extras
HalloumiWhite Halloumi cheese. Additional Cheese Toppings: Extra Akawi Cheese $1.25; Extra Halloumi Cheese $1.25; Extra White Chedder $0.99; Extra Yellow Chedder $0.99; Extra Mozzarella Cheese $0.99. Other Additional Toppings: Za'tar $0.50
Main
Mini Halloumi
Mini Meat Pie
Mini Zaatar Pie
Mini Cheese Fusion
Mini Akkawi
Sambousa Cheese
Sambousa Vegetables
Musakhan Roll
Green Thyme Fatayer
Mini After 8 Bread – Akkawi
Mini After 8 Bread – Zaatar
Mini After 8 Bread – Fusion
Mini After 8 Bread – Falafel
Semsem Twist
Mirage Tray
Maakroon
Feedback
I had the best Lebanese/Palestinian breakfast I've had in a long time! Everything was fresh, authentic, and delicious. The owner personally serves you, which adds to the charm of this family-run business. That might be why it's so fantastic! I highly recommend it.







