Alforon Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Alforon, a Lebanese-Mediterranean comfort food spot in San Diego, is a culinary delight. The variety of salads, soups, and sides reflect the rich flavors of Lebanese cuisine. From the signature Tabouli Salad to the hearty Lentil Soup, each dish showcases authentic ingredients and traditional recipes. The reviews rave about the warm hospitality and exceptional service provided by the owners, creating a welcoming dining experience. Customers praise dishes like the Sayyadieh (Fisherman's Rice) and the flavorful Chicken Tawook for their unique and delicious taste. With options for vegan, vegetarian, and meat lovers, Alforon caters to diverse palates with quality and flavorful dishes. Don't miss the chance to try their signature dishes like the Kibbie or the Ouzi Lamb, paired perfectly with their in-house made yogurt sauces. Alforon truly stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic Lebanese flavors in a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
Alforon Salads
Tabouli Salad
Queen of Lebanese salads. Vegan.
Fattoush Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, radish, 4 colored bell peppers, with an amazing house dressing and toasted Lebanese bread. Vegan.
Alforon Arugula Salad
Arugula, diced tomatoes, roasted nuts in house vinaigrette dressing. Vegan.
Alforon Beet Salad
Over a bed of romaine lettuce with our own house dressing. Vegan. (Signature dish).
Yogurt, Cucumber, and Mint Salad
House-made yogurt with cucumbers and mint. Vegetarian.
Falafel Salad ( Large )
Chef's Signature Falafel Nuggets on top of Romain Lettuce, Diced Tomato, House Pickled Beets and Tahini Sauce
Lentil Soup
Vegan.
Lemon Lentil Soup
Vegan.
Vegan Heart of Zucchini Soup
Vegetarian Heart of Zucchini Soup
Soup
Sides
Fresh Fries with Garlic Paste
Fried potatoes.
Shawerma Fries with Tahini Sauce
Chicken Fries with Garlic Paste
Garlic Paste
Tahini Sauce
House Yogurt
House Pickles
Pickled cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar or brine.
Baklava
Aaysh Essaraya
Also known as love dessert. Voted best dessert in San Diego. Signature dish.
Maamoul
Halawit Beirut Bajeen with Sesame
Signature dish.
Kenefeh
As original as in Lebanon. Add kaack for an additional charge.
Nammoura
Kenefeh plate
Available Saturday & Sunday ONLY
Traditional Lebanese Kaack
Desserts
Drinks
Water Bottle
Soda
Lebanese Coffee
Hand made.
Special Blend Hot Tea
Special Blend Iced Tea
Yogurt Drink
Aayran. House-made.
Fresh Lemonade
Add mint for an additional charge.
Jallab
Mulberry
Fresh Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Perrier
Canned Soda
VIMTO
VIMTO
Domestic Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
Imported Almaza Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Alforon Exclusive Specialty
Kaack Specialty
Traditional Lebanese sesame bread.
Humous
Garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Make it spicy or add extras for an additional charge. Vegan.
Baba Ghannouj
Oven-roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Vegan.
Alforon Grape Leaves
House-made. Stuffed and hand rolled one at a time with lemon juice and spices. Vegan.
Sambousek with Cheese
Sambousek with Meat
Labni
Kefir cheese, olives, and zaatar. Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Kibbie
2 large kibbie balls. Served with house yogurt cucumber.
Balilah
Garbanzo beans in a bed of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon. Vegan.
Foul
Traditional fava beans in a bed of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Vegan.
Alforon Olives and Jalapenos
Alforon's own special mix and dressing with imported extra virgin oil. Vegan, Special dish.
Alforon Mezza / Appetizers
Alforon Oven-Baked Flat Bread
Zaatar Flat Bread
Imported organic zaatar, summac, and sesame. Extras for an additional charge. Vegan.
Zaatar Extra (Vegan)
Oven baked Zaatar Flatbread, Diced Tomatoes, Pitted olives, Fresh mint Leaves.
Zaatar Supreme Flat Bread
Imported organic zaatar, summac, sesame, labni kefir cheese. Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Lahm Bajeen
Fresh ground beef, fresh tomato, onion, spices, on an extremely thin oven-baked flat bread. Make it spicy or add extras for an additional charge.
Cheese Flat Bread
Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Feta Cheese Pie
Alforon special mix. Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Spinach Pie
Spinach, onions, summac spices. Vegan.
Egg Bajeen Flat Bread
All day breakfast. Oven-baked flatbread of egg mixed with cheese. Add vegetables for an additional charge. Signature dish.
Raed Flat Bread
A blend of soft cheeses in a closed oven-baked flatbread. Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian. Signature dish.
Fawaz Flat Bread
A blend of white cheeses in a closed oven-baked flatbread. Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian. Signature dish.
Kishik Bajeen Flat Bread
Imported old country recipe of dried yogurt cracked wheat, oven-baked with diced tomatoes and green onions. Vegetarian. Signature dish.
Labni Bajeen Flat Bread
Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Phoenician Pie
Seasoned ground beef mixed with 3 cheeses. Extras for an additional charge. Signature dish.
Spinach and Cheese Flat Bread
Spinach, onions, summac, and spices. Extras for an additional charge. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Flat Bread
Tomato, onion, olives, summac, oregano, and bell peppers. Add cheese for an additional charge. Vegan. Signature dish.
Chicken Tawook Flat Bread
Our own style flat bread of marinated and diced chicken with garlic paste. Extras for an additional charge. Signature dish.
Soujouk Flat Bread
Featured on food network. Specially spiced blend of Armenian spices with ground beef, tomato, onion, and fresh white cheese. Extras for an additional charge. Signature dish.
Shawarma Flat Bread
Our own style flat bread, marinated sliced beef with fresh diced tomato, onion and tahini sauce. Extras for an additional charge.
Portabello Mushrooms Flat Bread
Our own mix of portabello mushroom, onions and topped with house feta cheese. Vegetarian. Signature dish.
Shanklish Bajeen Flat Bread
Aged cheese, zaatar, infused with tomatoes, green onions, and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian. Signature dish.
Kafta Bajeen Flat Bread
3/4 lbs. kafta kabab meat on an oven-baked flatbread topped with humous, garlic paste, diced tomatoes, and fresh mint. Signature dish.
Fattet Humous Flat Bread
Bowl of steamed garbanzo beans covered with house-made yogurt, garlic, mint, toasted Lebanese bread, topped with beurre noisette. Vegetarian.
Smoked Salmon Bajeen Flat Bread
3 cheese oven-baked flat bread topped with smoked salmon, capers, green onions, fresh basil and sliced lemon. Signature dish.
Eggs in Clay Pot
2 oven-baked eggs mixed with cheese. Extras for an additional charge. Signature dish.
Lebanese Sausage in Clay Pots
Cooked in a tangy lemon with extra virgin olive oil. Add 2 eggs for an additional charge. Signature dish.
Falafel Plate
All falafel plates served with Lebanese bread, tahini, and house pickled veggies.
Falafel Wrap
Our mix of falafel pieces, fava and garbanzo beans specially seasoned with spices and herbs, deep fried upon ordering and mixed with sliced romaine lettuce, diced tomato, tahini, parsley, and pickles. Extras for an additional charge. Vegan.
Falafel Bajeen
Oven-baked. Our mix of falafel pieces, fava and garbanzo beans specially seasoned with spices and herbs, deep fried upon ordering and mixed with sliced romaine lettuce, diced tomato, tahini, parsley, and pickles. Extras for an additional charge. Vegan. Signature dish.
Alforon World Famous Falafel
Red Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)
Pinot Noir
Must be 21 to purchase.
Popular House Cabernet Sauvignon
500 ml. carafe. Must be 21 to purchase.
Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lebanese KSARA Reserve and Chianti
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
Must be 21 to purchase.
White Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)
Lebanese Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase) (Archived)
Almaza Beer
Must be 21 to purchase.
"Sayyadieh" Fisherman's Rice Special
Our chef's own recipe of a Lebanese rice dish made with White Fish consomme', caramelized onions, a Seared 9 to 10 Oz. Filet of Tilapia then topped with roasted pine nuts, roasted almonds, caramelized onions, and our special tahini sauce. Gluten-free.
Ouzi Lamb Special
Featured On Food Network's DDD Oven-baked leg of de-boned lamb. Served over ouzi rice cooked with Seasoned Ground beef, and topped with roasted pine nuts and almonds. with au jus made from its own broth and a side of House-made yogurt. Gluten-free.
Kafta B'Alforon Special
7" round meat Well seasoned 12 Oz. Kafta Patty covered with sliced potatoes, sliced tomatoes, and our own herb-rich, hearty tomato sauce. Served with white basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Kafta B'Tahini Special
7" round 12 Oz. Kafta meat Patty covered with sliced potatoes and tahini sauce, Oven baked and with a healthy serving of basmati rice.
Lebanese Eggplant Mousakaa with Ground Beef Special
Seasoned lean ground beef and cubed eggplant with sauteed onions combined together in a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce. Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Kousa and Malfouf Mih-Shi Special
Cored zucchini and steamed cabbage leaves stuffed with extremely lean meat, tomatoes, rice, and more. Slow-cooked in a light tomato sauce and served with house-made yogurt and a side of lemon garlic. Gluten-free.
Lebanese Eggplant Mousakaa Special
Cubed eggplant with sauteed onions combined in a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce and Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Bamieh (Okra) with Seasoned Lamb and Beef Special
Okra. Lebanese-style, traditionally cooked okra in a tangy tomato sauce, flavored rich with herbs and spices. With Cubed Beef and Lamb Pieces Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice.. Gluten-free.
Kibbie Labaniyyeh Special
2 Kibbie Ball. Made with extra lean beef, special herbs and spices rolled into palm-sized balls and stuffed with pine nuts, seasoned ground beef, Served House-made yogurt Cooked with Roasted Garlic and Mint, with a healthy serving of basmati rice.
Vegan Kibbie Special
Made from Curcubita Or winter / Castilla squash. Shaped into Large egg-shaped balls and stuffed with Seasoned Spinach, Summac Spice, Caramelized Onions, and garbanzo beans. Served on a bed of Fattoush salad. (Vegan).
Baked Kibbe Special
The Gran Daddy of all Kibbie. An oven-baked 7" round, 2-layered kibbie filled with Seasoned Ground Beef meat, onions, and pine nuts. Served with an 8 Oz. side of House yogurt & Cucumber.
Baked Beet Kibbie Special
Our Chef's Own Oven-baked BEET Kibbie, A 7" round, 2-layered beet kibbie filled with spinach, garbanzo beans, julienned Caramelized onions, and more. Served with arugula salad. Vegan.
Grilled Kibbie Special
Two Dome-shaped kibbe made from Lean beef, cracked wheat, and special herbs and spices. Stuffed with Seasoned Ground Beef and nuts. Served With House made Yogurt Cucumber Mint.
Kafta Kabab Special
2 skewers of Kafta ground beef kabab marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with herbs, spices, grilled tomato and onion, and Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice.
Chicken Kabab Special
2 skewers 12 to 13 Oz. each of cubed Chicken breast marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with garlic paste, grilled tomato and onion, and with a healthy serving of basmati rice.. Gluten-free.
Beef Kabab Special
2 skewers of cut up beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with cucumber yogurt, grilled tomatoes and onions, with a healthy serving of basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Lamb Kabab Special
2 skewers of cut up Lamb Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with cucumber yogurt, grilled tomatoes and onions, and a healthy serving of basmati rice.. Gluten-free.
Majbous Rice W/ Chicken
Beautifully seasoned Aromatic Yellow Rice Cooked with a bouquet of Spices including Cardamom, Turmeric, Curry amongst other seasonings. topped with your choice of a quarter Leg of Chicken or Chicken Breast cooked in the same seasonings. add a touch of White Peas cooked with Raisins.. All in All an amazing healthy dish full of Flavors... with a side of Yogurt Cucumber Or a fresh Tomato sauce with cooked with Garlic and Olive Oil
Ouzi Lamb Fatteh
Beautiful Fatteh Dish Made of Garbanzo Beans, Covered with Cooked House made Garlic Mint Yogurt, Chunks of Ouzi Lamb Meat pieces then top it all with brown butter roasted Almond nuts over toasted Lebanese bread
Shish Barak (Special)
Extremely thin dumpling squares stuffed with seasoned Gr. Beef and Pine Nuts, Or for Vegetarians (VG)* Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms. Served in a bowl of cooked Yogurt w/ Roasted Garlic Mint mixture served with Basmati rice
Mouloukhiyyeh (Lebanese Style)
Lebanese Style Mouloukhiyyeh W/Chicken Breast, W/ onion Vinaigrette and Toasted Lebanese Bread and a Healthy serving of White Basmati Rice
Mjaddara (Vegan)
Lentils, Onions, Egyptian Rice, bouquet of spices, with Fattoush Salad
Bean Medley (Vegetarian)
Five different kinds of Beans Cooked with Lentils, Onions and more, served in a large Bowl with Basmati Rice Or Fattoush Salad
Green Peas & Carrots
Popular Vegan Green Peas and carrots comfort food dish in a Hearty Tomato sauce served in a bowl with
Green Peas & carrots W/ Seasoned Ground Beef
Popular Vegan Green Peas and carrots comfort Food with Seasoned Ground Beef in a Hearty Tomato sauce served in a bowl with a health serving of Basmati Rice
Falafel Salad Alforon Exclusive Style (Vegan)
Falafel Nuggets over a Healthy serving Romaine lettuce, Diced Tomato House beet pickles topped with Tahini sauce
Kousa & Malfouf ( Stuffed Zucchini & Cabbage rolls)
One of the ultimate comfort food dishes in Lebanon. Cored Zucchini Cabbage Leaves Stuffed with Extremely lean Meat, Tomatoes and Rice in a light tomato sauce. With two sides House made Yogurt and Lemon garlic
Kousa Bil Laban
Stuffed Cored Zucchinis with Extremely lean Meat, Tomatoes, Rice & much more in a Tangy Garlic & Mint Yogurt sauce. Served Hot in large Bowl, with a healthy serving of Basmati Rice
FAVARUGULA SALAD
"Foul" (Fava Beans) in a Lemon EVOO Dressing on a bed of Arugula salad & topped with Fresh Diced Tomatoes