Al-Bader Lebanese and Moroccan Cuisine is a family run restaurant at 178-182 Ladypool Road in Birmingham’s Sparkbrook area. It has served local residents and visitors for more than a decade, with a welcoming approach suited to family meals, celebrations and quieter dinners. The richly decorated room reinforces the restaurant’s North African and Middle Eastern identity.
Family recipes shape an extensive menu spanning both Lebanese and Moroccan traditions. Hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh and falafel provide a varied mezze beginning, while shawarma, kebabs and mixed grills bring smoke and spice to the main courses. Moroccan preparations add slow cooked, aromatic flavours, and the breadth of the list makes sharing several dishes particularly rewarding.
Breakfast is served as well as the main restaurant menu, giving the venue a wider daily rhythm than a dinner only dining room. Pulses, salads, grilled vegetables and meat free mezze allow vegetarian diners to assemble a substantial meal. Sesame, nuts, dairy, gluten and other allergens are common across these cuisines, so guests with dietary requirements should confirm ingredients and kitchen practices before ordering.
Fresh juices, hot drinks and a dedicated dessert and drinks menu provide cooling or sweet contrasts to grilled meat, garlic and spice. The dining room can accommodate both a quick plate and a long family style spread, while takeaway and catering extend the food beyond the restaurant. Al-Bader is most useful for diners who want to explore Lebanese mezze and Moroccan flavours together at one established Birmingham address.
Address: 178-182 Ladypool Road, Birmingham B12 8JS, United Kingdom
Al-Bader Restaurant Lebanese & Moroccan Cuisine Menu
Traditional Bakery
Fatayer Bsbanekh
Spinach, onions, lemon juice olive oil & sumac.
Manakeish Bizaatar
Thyme sesame seeds & olive oil.
Manakeish Bil Jibneh
Baked Lebanese pastry topped with cheese.
Manakeish Bizaatar/Jibneh
Baked Lebanese pastry topped with zaatar and cheese.
Lahem Bil Ajin
Minced meat, onions, peppers & tomatoes.
Sfiha Lahem (5pcs)
Mini Lebanese pastries, filled with minced meat, tomatoes and onions.
Mini-Pizza
Topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, sweetcorn & mushroom.
Halloumi
Halloumi cheese, zaatar (thyme), fresh tomatoes & black olives.
Tavuklu
Chicken, peppers, red onion, tomato puree, cheddar cheese & dried basil.
Kiymali
Minced meat, onions fresh tomatoes, red pepper (with or without an egg on top).
Cheese Lover
Folded Manakish filled with cheddar, halloumi, mozzarella and feta cheese. Brushed with thyme sesame seeds & olive oil (zaatar).
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onion, sesame seeds & dried basil.
Spinach
Spinach, tomato puree, garlic, cheddar cheese, sesame seeds (with or without an egg on top).
Artichokes
Artichokes, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds & onions.
Wraps
Lahem Meshwi
Shish Taouk
Kafta Lamb
Kafta Chicken
Chicken Shawarma
Meat Shawarma
Mixed Shawarma
Falafel
Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi, Falafel & Hummus
Side Orders
Couscous
Yellow Rice
Sauté Potatoes
French Fries
Kids Menu
SERVED WITH FRIES & KIDS DRINK
LAMB OR CHICKEN KOFTA
CHICKEN OR BEEF SHAWARMA
CHICKEN WINGS
MARGHERITA PIZZA
SHISH TAOUK
Al-Fresco Pizza
The Tuna Master
Homemade Tomato base, mozarella, onions, tuna & oregano
Pizza Veggie Italiano
Homemade Tomato Sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, onions, corn, sliced olives & spinach topped with oregano
Loaded Pepperoni
Homemade Tomato sauce base, Mozzarella, pepperoni & onions
Sea Food Pizza
Home made Tomato sauce base, Mozzarella, prawns, tuna, calamari
Turkish Pide
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onion, sesame seeds & dried basil.
Spinach
Spinach, tomato puree, garlic, cheddar cheese, sesame seeds (with or without an egg on top).
Artichokes
Artichokes, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds & onions.
Kiymali
Minced meat, onions fresh tomatoes, red pepper (with or without an egg on top).
Halloumi
Halloumi cheese, zaatar (thyme), fresh tomatoes & black olives.
Tavuklu
Chicken, peppers, red onion, tomato puree, cheddar cheese & dried basil.
Cheese Lover
Folded Manakish filled with cheddar, halloumi, mozzarella and feta cheese. Brushed with thyme sesame seeds & olive oil (zaatar).
Starters
All dips are served with bread (G)
Hummous
Mashed boiled chickpeas, mixed with tahini paste, lemon juice & salt, drizzled with olive oil.
Hummous Beiruty
Mashed boiled chickpeas, mixed with tahini paste, hot pepper paste, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil.
Hummous Shawarma
Hummous topped with a choice of Meat (D.S) or chicken shawarma.
Moutabal
Grilled and mashed aubergine blended with sesame paste (tahina) and lemon juice, olive oil.
Warak Enab Bzeit
Hand rolled vine leaves filled with rice, parsley tomatoes, mint, onions cooked in lemon juice and olive oil.
Foul Madamas
Boiled fava beans and chick peas with tomatoes, parsley, lemon and garlic. Olive oil and tahini dressing. Served with bread.
Moussaka
Cooked aubergine, onions, peppers & chickpeas. In a fresh homemade tomato sauce. Served with bread (G)
Bammieh B’zeit
Okra cooked with tomatoes and onions, drizzled with olive oil. Served with bread (G)
Falafel
Deep fried balls made from chickpeas fresh herbs and spices.
Kibbeh Maklieh
A mixture of burgul, onions and ground beef balls stuffed with delicious ground meat and spices. Deep fried
Batata Harrah
Deep fried cubes of fresh potato, mixed with fresh pepper, lemon juice, fresh chilli, chilli flakes and coriander.
Sawda Dijaj
Seasoned chicken liver sautéed in garlic, pepper, onions and pomegranate sauce. Served with bread (G)
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi cheese grilled and drizzled with olive oil
Prawn Provencale
Peeled Prawns cooked with garlic and chilli in a creamy tomato sauce.
Merguez
Pan fried Moroccan sausages with fresh tomatoes and onions. Served with bread (G).
Arayes Spicy
Toasted Lebanese bread filled with minced meat, onions & parseley
Spicy Jawaneeh
Charcoal grilled chicken wings, pan fried in lemon juice coriander, chillies, onions and tomato.
Halloumi Fries (5pcs)
Fried halloumi sticks, seasoned with cajun spices
Burek Bil Jibneh (Cheese Rolls)
Fried Lebanese pastry
Soup of the day
Ask a member of staff for the soup of the day
Salad Bar
Tabbouleh
Fine chopped, parsley, onions and tomato, mixed with crushed fine wheat. Topped with lemon juice and olive oil.
Fattoush
Chopped tomato, cucumber, lettuce and radish. Tossed in a zesty sumac and olive oil dressing. Topped with lemon juice, pomegranate sauce and crispy fried Lebanese bread.
Feta Cheese Salad
Mixed salad with feta cheese, olives, mint in a lemon and olive oil dressings.
Laban Bil Khiyar
Diced cucumber, mixed with yoghurt and dry mint. Drizzled with olive oil
Mixed Pickles
Selection of traditional Lebanese mixed pickles.
Zaytoon
Authentic Middle Eastern olives.
Mezza
Medium Mezza
Hummous(S), Hummous Beiruty(S), Moutabal(S.D), Tabbouleh, Falafel(C.Soya), Olives & Salad. Served with bread(G)
Large Mezza
Hummous(S), Hummous Beiruty(S), Moutabal(S.D), Tabbouleh, Falafel(C.Soya), Olives & Salad. Served with bread(G)
Medium Hot Mezza
Burek Bil Jibnah(D.Soy), Sfiha Lahem, Batata Harrah, Falafel (C.Soy) & Halloumi (D). Served with Bread(G)
Large Hot Mezza
Burek Bil Jibnah(D.Soy), Sfiha Lahem, Batata Harrah, Falafel (C.Soy) & Halloumi (D). Served with Bread(G)
Grilled Chicken
Whole Chicken
Marinated and charcoal grilled to perfection. Served with rice or fries.
Half Chicken
Marinated and charcoal grilled to perfection. Served with rice or fries.
Fish
Sea Bass
Charcoal grilled whole seabass marinated with herbs and spices. Served with rice or fries.
Salmon Fillet
Marinated and charcoal grilled. Served with rice or fries.
Samke Harra (Traditional Lebanese Dish)
Full Sea bass fillet, cooked in a traditional herby sauce with a spicy kick. Served with rice or bread. A recipe from the Northern city of Lebanon, Tripoli.
Creamy Garlic Salmon & Prawn
Charcoal grilled salmon cooked with prawns, garlic, spinach with a hint of tomato sauce. Served with
Charcoal Grill
Served with Rice or Fries or Salad with Hummus(S) & Bread (G)
Mixed Grill
Lamb cubes, lamb kafta, shish taouk grilled on skewers, chicken wings.
Lahem Meshwi
Marinated and succulent lamb cubes grilled on skewers.
Shish Taouk
Charcoal grilled chicken cubes, marinated with garlic, lemon juice, spices & olive oil.
Chicken Wings
Marinated chicken wings grilled over charcoal
Kafta Chicken
Seasoned minced chicken.
Kafta Lamb
Seasoned minced lamb.
Lamb Chops
Chargrilled Marinated lamb chops.
Kafta Khachkhach
Minced lamb grilled on skewers, topped with spicy, herby tomato sauce.
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Mandi
Slow-roasted lamb pieces on the bone, marinated with Arabian herbs and spices, topped with fried onions (G) and nuts (N) served with rice
Lamb Shank
Tender and succulent lamb shank, marinated and slow-cooked, served with fresh home-made pita bread (G).
Bamia With Lamb
Pulled lamb cooked in an okra, garlic, coriander and tomato Stew served with rice.
Moroccan
Chicken Tagine
Slow cooked chicken with onions, olives, coriander and veg in a Moroccan savoury sauce served with bread (G).
Lamb Tagine
Slow-cooked lamb with veg in a Moroccan savoury sauce topped with caramelised onion (G), almonds (N) and dry plums coated with sesame(S). Served with bread (G)
Shawarma
Arabie Shawarma
Authentic Arabian shawarma wrapped in a thin bread and toasted, served with fries. Choose from Chicken, Beef/lamb (D) or Mixed.
Chicken Shawarma
Roasted thin slices of marinated chicken. Served with choice of salad & bread (G), rice or fries.
Meat Shawarma
Roasted thin slices of marinated beef/lamb. Served with a choice of salad & bread, rice or fries.
Mixed Shawarma
Roasted thin slices of marinated chicken & beef/lamb. Served with a choice of salad & bread(G), rice or fries.
Al-Bader Special Shawarma
Loaded Chicken Shawarma with a bed of fries, topped with cheese, house tomato sauce topped with special sauce
Steaks
OUR ANGUS BEEF STEAKS ARE DRY AGED FOR MIN. 28 DAYS
Al Bader Special Steak
Premium cut Sirloin steak marinated & grilled. Served with a side of homemade creamy mushroom sauce and herby sautéed potatoes.
Lamb Steak
Marinated & grilled lamb steak, served with a homemade creamy mushroom sauce and herby sauteed potatoes.
Chicken Fillet
Marinated tender chicken fillet, served with fries or rice.
Pollo Saffron
Tender chicken breast fillet, cooked in a rich saffron and leek sauce, topped with steamed asparagus. Served with herby sautéed potatoes.
Chef’s Specials
Lasagna
Homemade delicious lasagne made with our slow cooked beef ragù, traditional béchamel and tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Chicken Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta in a rich, creamy spicy tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, garlic, olive oil & chicken topped with parmesan cheese
Platters to Share
Chicken Platter
Whole Chicken, 2x Shish Tawouk, 2x Chicken Kofta, 1x Chicken Wings. Served with rice, fries and mix salad.
Meat Platter
8 Mix Grill Skewers with Chicken Shawarma served with salad and choice of rice or fries
Al-Bader Special Grill
8 Mix Grill Skewers with Chicken Shawarma served with salad and choice of rice or fries
Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Slow-roasted lamb marinated in spices and herbs Served with Rice, Salad & Cucumber Mint Yoghurt (D)
Full Lamb Shoulder (1/4)
Slow roasted lamb marinated in spices and herbs Served with Rice, Salad & Cucumber Mint Yoghurt (D)
Chicken Platter DELUXE
Whole Chicken, 2x Shish Tawouk, 4x Chicken Kofta, 1x Skewer Chicken Wings, 1x Chicken File, 2x Shawarma Arabie. Served with rice, fries and mix salad
Meat Platter DELUXE
5x Lamb chops, 2x Lahem Meshwi, 4x Lamb Kofta and Lamb Mandi, 2x Meat Shawarma Arabie (E.T.D)Lahem Bil Ajeen. Served with Rice (D), Fries, Mix Salad
Al-Bader DELUXE Platter
Grilled Chicken Fillets, 3 Mix Kafta, 2 Shish Taouk, 1 Wings, 6 Lamb Chops, Lahem Bil Ajeen (G), Rice, Fries, Salad
Breakfast – Omelette Menu
£6.50
Mix Veg
Onion, mushroom, peppers and tomato
Mix Cheese
Mozzarella & Halloumi Cheese
Merguez
Pan fried Moroccan sausage
Diced Chicken
Diced Tender Lamb
Breakfast – Meat Dishes
£6.50
Diced Lamb (Ras Asfour)
Lamb cubes sautéed and caramelized with onions, peppers, garlic, coriander, spices and pomegranate sauce.
Lamb Liver
Pan fried Lamb liver cubes, with tomato, onions, fresh chili and garlic. Drizzled with olive oil and pomegranate molasses.
Merguaz
Pan fried Moroccan sausages, with tomato, onions, fresh chili and garlic. Drizzled with olive oil.
Breakfast – Classics
£5.50
Falafel
Grilled Halloumi
Halloumi Fries
Hummus Classic
Hummus Beirut
Foul Moudammas
(Fava Beans)
Breakfast – Specials
Beirut Comb
English Breakfast
Shakshuka
Prawns Tagine
Kofta Tagine
Al-Bader Toast
SAUSAGE, OMELETTE, TURKEY RASHERS, CHEESE WITH OUR SPECIAL SAUCE
Halloumi & Eggs Toast
OMELLETTE, HALLOUMI, CABBAGE WITH OUR SPECIAL SAUCE
Breakfast – Mezzes
Falafel
Hummus Bil Lahme
Falafel Arabie
Foul
Grill Halloumi
Kibbeh
Burek Bil Jibneh
Fresh Bread
Mix Hot Mezze M-L
Mix Cold Mezze M-L
Breakfast – Turkish Pide
£8.90
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onion, sesame seeds & dried basil.
Spinach
Spinach, tomato puree, garlic, cheddar cheese sesame seeds (with or without an egg on top)
Artichokes
Artichokes, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds & onions.
Kıymalı
Minced meat, onions fresh tomatoes, red pepper (with or without an egg on top)
Halloumi
Halloumi cheese, zaatar (thyme), fresh tomatoes & black olives
Tavuklu
Chicken, peppers, red onion, tomato puree, cheddar cheese & dried basil
Cheese Lover
Folded Manakish filled with cheddar, halloumi, mozzarella and feta cheese. Brushed with thyme sesame seeds & olive oil (zaatar).
Breakfast – Traditional Bakery
Fatayer Bsbanekh
Spinach, onions, lemon juice olive oil & sumac.
Manakeish Biza'atar
Thyme sesame seeds & olive oil.
Manakeish Bil Jibnen
Baked Lebanese pastry topped with cheese.
Manakeish Biza'atar/Jibneh
Baked Lebanese pastry topped with zaatar and cheese.
Lahem Bil Ajin
Minced meat, onions, peppers & tomatoes.
Sfıha Lahem (5pcs)
Mini Lebanese pastries, filled with minced meat, tomatoes and onions.
Mini-Pizza
Mini Mix Bakeries
Mini Lebanese mix pastries, sfiha lahem, cheese, Muhamara & Zaatar
Desserts
Knefeh
Rich traditional cheese knefeh drizzled with rose syrup and topped with pistachios. add a scoop of ice cream for £1.20. make it with extra pistachio sauce £1.50
Baklawa (3pcs)
Traditional homemade Turkish Baklawa layered with pistachio drizzled with rose water syrup and crushed Pistachios
Chocolate Brownie with Ice cream
Classic Chocolate Brownie made with rich Belgian Chocolate, topped with chocolate drizzle and fresh cream
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
Crispy cookie base, a silky cookie cheesecake filling, and even more cookies on top!
Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake
A delicious Biscoff Cheesecake with a Biscoff biscuit base, Creamy Biscoff Cheesecake filling and a silky Biscoff spread on top.
Pistachio Cheese Cake
A combination the rich creaminess of classic cheesecake with the irresistible nuttiness of pistachios.
FRENCH PATISSERIE
Fresh & hand-made cakes with different toppings & fillings. Check cake display fridge for availability
Pistachio Dubai Chocolate
CHOCOLATE DREAM CAKE
A rich, moist sponge base, layered generously with silky chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth.
BAKLAWA WITH ICE CREAM
Homemade Baklawa, layered with Vanilla Ice Cream
TIRAMISU CAKE
Layers of vanilla sponge cakes soaked in coffee, frosted with a light and fluffy mascarpone cream and topped with cocoa powder
Ice Cream
One Scoop
Two Scoops
Three Scoops
Tea
English Tea
Mint Tea
Moroccan Green Tea
Al Bader Tea
Lemon, mint and ginger
4 Seasons Spices Tea
A fusion of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Take a few moment to enjoy this fragrant warm drink
Coffee
Single Espresso
Extra Shot +50p
Americano
Cappuccino
Cafe latte
Macchiato
Cold Drinks
Still Water Or Sparkling Water Glass
Soft Drinks (Ice brand)
Cola, Sugar Free Cola, Lime
Kids Drink (Apple/Orange)
Lassi
Salty Ayran
Mango Lassi
Milkshakes
Vanilla
Strawberry
Pistachio
Mango
Deluxe Milkshakes
Cookies & Cream
Lotus Biscoff
Energy Boost
Dates, banana, avocado and honey
Fresh Juices
Orange
Mango
Strawberry
Pineapple
Fresh Juice Smoothies
Al-Bader Mix
Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple
Good Vision
Apple, carrot, orange and ginger
Summer Breeze
Strawberry, orange & pineapple
Apple Eye
Apple, orange, lemon & strawberry