About Flavors of Besan - Al Barsha 3
Taste Palestinian Simplicity. At Besan, we serve food that feels like home—humble, rich in flavor, and always made with care. Inspired by the onion, our dishes are layered with heart.
Cold Mezze and Salads
Palestinian Hummos
Needs no introduction! Creamy chickpeas blended with tahini, topped with a bold chili-lemon-garlic dressing and Palestinian olive oil. Served with sourdough pita from Haifa.AED 27Vine Leaves
A vegetarian classic starter with a twist! Vine leaves stuffed with vegetables, slow-cooked in tangy tamarind, sweet pomegranate molasses & Extra virgin Palestinian Olive Oil.AED 32Garden Fattouch
Just when you thought there no more twists on Fattoush! Besan introduces a Palestinian Zaatar Twist to a mix of garden fresh vegetables topped with hass avocado.AED 30Maftoul Salad
Tender pearl maftool tossed with yellow capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onions, and fresh herbs—finished with a bold cumin-pomegranate molasses dressing that brings depth, tang, and warmth to every bite.AED 30Ghazawi Spicy cherry tomato salad
The perfect punch of spice you might need for a Palestinian feast. Ripe Red tomatoes and fresh herbs, tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, capturing the vibrant flavors of Gaza.AED 32Greek yoghurt cucumber salad
Greek yogurt whipped with crisp cucumbers, garlic, dried mint, and fresh dill—a refreshing classic with a fragrant twist.AED 22
Hot Mezze
Qalayet Bandora with lamb tenderloin
UMAMI! Red Ripe Tomatoes slow-cooked in Palestinian olive oil with garlic and chili until rich, sweet, and tangy topped with charred & tender veal cubes and toasted pine nuts. Served with sourdough pita from Haifa.AED 38Spicy Crispy Wedges
Crispy fries with a Gazan twist. Crispy potato wedges topped with Kwepie mayo and Gazan firey chili sauce.AED 22Musakhan Rolls (x5)
A supper club special! stuffed with Confit onions and slow-cooked chicken, wrapped in a crispy roll with a hint of pomegranate molasses. Served with a side of yogurt.AED 28Crispy Kubbeh (x5)
A delicious mouthful! Crispy golden shells of burghul and beef stuffed with aromatic minced beef & onions.AED 36Palestinian Falafel (x5)
Golden-crisp Palestinian style falafel, perfectly seasoned and served with a side of creamy tahini , fresh vegetable plate and Palestinian sourdough pita bread.AED 22Spinach Fatayer (x5)
A snackable delight! Crispy 5 pieces pastry stuffed with a tangy mix of spinach, onions & Palestinian sumac.AED 28Besan Shish Barak
Our take on a beloved classic — crispy dumplings filled with spiced kubbeh stuffing, nestled over a chilled bed of garlic yoghurt. Finished with warm brown butter infused with paprika, toasted pine nuts, and a touch of fresh herbs. A comforting contrast of textures and temperatures, reimagined with heart.AED 34
Mains
Palestinian Chicken Musakhan
Arguably Palestine’s national dish! Juicy & Tender half chicken over a bed of confit onions cooked in Palestinian olive oil and sumac in Taboun bread, finished with toasted pine nuts. Served with Greek yogurt cucumber salad.AED 55Palestinian Chicken Maqloobeh
The Iconic Chicken Maqloobeh! Spiced rice layered with fried eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, and tomatoes—topped with tender grilled chicken and pine nuts. Served with yogurt cucumber salad.AED 58Palestinian Lamb Maqloobeh
A historic Palestinian dish—“upside down”—with slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank over spiced rice, layered with fried vegetables and tomatoes. Finished with pine nuts and served with yogurt cucumber salad.AED 73Palestinian Lamb Qedreh
Melt-in-your-mouth lamb shank served atop aromatic rice cooked in Palestinian ghee, with tender chickpeas and confit garlic. Paired with a cooling yogurt cucumber salad.AED 73Dawali & Koosa
A true Levantine delicacy! Fresh vine leaves and marrows are lovingly stuffed with fragrant rice and spiced minced lamb, then slow-cooked in a tangy, rich bone broth and crowned with tender lamb chops. Served with a refreshing yogurt cucumber salad.AED 65
Beverages
Orange Blossom Lemonade
Homemade Orange Blossom Lemonade.AED 23Laban Ayran
Baladeh Laban Ayran.AED 9Local Soft Drinks
AloKozay Soft DrinksAED 8Local Water 330 ML
Al Ain WaterAED 6