Tahini UCSD is an on-campus location. Online orders are for pickup only.

Tahini UCSD
9625 Scholar's Drive N. Suite 0113, La Jolla, CA
Pickup Only
Featured Items

Rice Bowl
Yellow basmati rice topped with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$16.45
The Esquire
Chicken shawarma in pita with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, finished with garlic and tahini sauces. Try Sriracha Tahini for a spicy kick.$15.45
Loaded Sambusa
Crispy chicken or beef sambusas topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley mix. Finished with garlic sauce, Shatta, hummus, and paprika.$8.45
Build Your Own
Start with house-baked pita, yellow basmati rice, or organic spring mix. Add your choice of protein, toppings, and house-made sauces.

Pita Sandwich
House-baked pita filled with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$14.95
Rice Bowl
Yellow basmati rice topped with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$16.45
Salad Bowl
Organic spring mix topped with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$16.45
Tahini Originals

The MTW
House-made falafel in pita with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, fresh cucumbers, pickled turnips, and our signature tahini sauce.$15.45
The Esquire
Chicken shawarma in pita with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, finished with garlic and tahini sauces. Try Sriracha Tahini for a spicy kick.$15.45
The OG
Steak shawarma in pita with parsley mix, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and pickled turnips, finished with tahini sauce. Inspired by Syrian-style shawarma.$16.45
Veggie Entrées
Munchies

Zaatar Pita Chips
House-baked pita, fried and tossed with zaatar and sumac.$6.45
Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Diced cucumbers and tomatoes tossed with spices and an olive oil dressing, topped with feta cheese.$8.95
Falafel (3 pieces)
Ground fava beans, vegetables, herbs, and spices, fried to order. Served with tahini sauce and house-baked pita.$6.45
Falafel (6 pieces)
Ground fava beans, vegetables, herbs, and spices, fried to order. Served with tahini sauce and house-baked pita.$9.45
Halloumi Cheese Stix
Fried halloumi cheese served with house-baked pita, fig jam, and cucumber-yogurt sauce.$10.95
Hummus Bowl
Hummus made from scratch with fresh chickpeas, finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with house-baked pita and pickled turnips.$9.45
Tahini Fries (Half Order)
French fries topped with bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, with your choice of house-made sauces.$7.45
Tahini Fries (Full Order)
French fries topped with bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, with your choice of house-made sauces.$12.45
Chicken Sambusa
Crispy sambusa filled with seasoned chicken and savory spices.$7.45+
Beef Sambusa
Crispy sambusa filled with seasoned beef and savory spices.$8.45+
Loaded Sambusa
Crispy chicken or beef sambusas topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley mix. Finished with garlic sauce, Shatta, hummus, and paprika.$8.45
Sides

Pita Side
A side of our house-baked pita.$2.45
Falafel Piece Side
A side of our herb-seasoned falafel, fried to order for a crisp outside and tender center.$1.95
Fries Side
Crispy golden fries, made for dipping in your favorite house-made sauce.$4.45
Tomato-Cucumber Side
Fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with an olive oil dressing.$4.45
Rice Side
A side of fluffy yellow basmati rice, seasoned to complement any entrée.$4.45
Hummus Side
Hummus made from scratch with fresh chickpeas.$4.45
Full Chicken Serving Side
A full serving of our chicken shawarma.$4.95
Full Steak Serving Side
A generous serving of our seasoned steak shawarma, perfect with your favorite sides and sauces.$5.95Standard Add-Ons Side
A side of lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and pickled cucumbers.$4.45
Chicken Sambusa Piece
One crisp sambusa filled with seasoned chicken and savory spices.$2.95
Beef Sambusa Piece
One crisp sambusa filled with seasoned beef and savory spices.$3.45
Pickled Turnips Side
A 16oz Tub of our House-Made Pickled Turnips!$9.95+
Sauces

Garlic Sauce Side
Fresh garlic. Slays vampires.$0.50
BBQ Tahini Side
Sweet. Smoky. Surprisingly good. Contains Sesame$0.50
Cilantro Tahini Side
Tahini gone green. Contains Sesame$0.50
Cucumber-Yogurt Side
Think Tzatziki. Or Tziki. However you want to say it is fine with us. Contains Dairy$0.50
Tahini Side
Our signature sesame sauce. Contains Sesame$0.50
Sriracha Tahini Side
The best of both worlds. Contains Sesame$0.50
Balsamic Side
The safe choice. We won't judge$0.50
Shatta Side
Arab hot sauce. No apologies.$0.50Fig Jam Side
$0.50
Arabic Dressing Side
Salad's best friend. But goes good on everything else too. EVOO, Lemon, and Arab spices.$0.50
Sweets
Condiments & Utensils

Zaatar Pita Chips
$6.45
House-baked pita, fried and tossed with zaatar and sumac.
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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Tahini Locations and Hours
Kearny Mesa
Open now • Closes at 8PM





