Cafe Munir
Restaurant · Ballard ·
Lebanese small plates: hummus, lamb meatballs, baba ghanoush
Lebanese small plates: hummus, lamb meatballs, baba ghanoush
"Cafe Munir’s ’Arayess Bi Jibneh might just seem like Arabic bread filled with cheese and grilled. But this crunchy, melty thing is a way better vehicle for hummus and yogurt than regular ol’ pita. Get multiple orders for the table." - Aimee Rizzo
"This small Lebanese restaurant is filled with fuchsia lighting, couples on dates, and excellent grilled meat. This is Cafe Munir, and it’s one of the best places in this city to eat Middle Eastern food while eavesdropping on other people’s conversations. Prepare for a substantial wait for a table, but know that it will absolutely be worth it for the steak and the chicken kabobs with garlic sauce. Don’t get us started on the garlic sauce." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Kids love grilled chicken and bread. Especially eating them together. Which means that Cafe Munir, a middle eastern restaurant in Ballard, is a place they’re going to like. There are plenty of chicken kebabs and pita to go around, and if you have a bunch of people with you, they usually have reservations available if you call ahead. And everything on their menu, like steak, hummus, and labneh with beets, is all fantastic." - aimee rizzo
"A Lebanese restaurant in Ballard offering Levantine dishes as part of the neighborhood’s increasingly diverse dining options." - Eater Staff
"The food at Munir, with influences from owner Rajah Gargour’s Lebanese background, is a vegetarian’s dream. The small plates of lentils ground with roasted garlic, house labneh, and sweet pears in savory tahini always impress. Patrons should check Instagram for seasonal items that keep the menu vibrant." - Harry Cheadle