Darna Middle Eastern Kitchen Menu

Welcome to Darna Middle Eastern Kitchen, a gem located in East York, Ontario. This enchanting restaurant specializes in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, blending tradition with innovative cooking. The menu features an array of mezze, including homemade mixed pickles, spicy sujuk sausages, and rich hummus served with warm pita. For those craving heartier fare, options like the flavorful Za'atar Chicken and succulent Siadiyeh—a pan-seared seabass with Darna specialty rice—take center stage.

Don’t miss their signature Shakshuka, available in both vegetarian and beef variations, showcasing poached eggs in a vibrant tomato base. Customers rave about the freshness of the ingredients, with dishes prepared to elevate authentic flavors. Dining here feels like a celebration of culture, with attentive service enhancing the overall experience. Whether for a casual outing or a special occasion, Darna is the place to savor the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern flavors.

Mezze

• Pickles And Olives

  Vegetarian. Homemade selection of mixed pickles and olives.

  CA$8.00

• Sujuk

  Spicy. Spicy sausage, tomato, onion, garlic, jalapeño.

  CA$16.00

• Jibneh

  Vegetarian. Grilled nabulsi cheese, cherry tomato, garlic, and basil.

  CA$16.00

• Hummus

  Vegetarian. Chickpea with tahini sauce. Dips served with pita bread.

  CA$14.00

• Baba Ghanouj

  Vegetarian. A Tower of eggplant, bell pepper, green onion, coriander, parsley, chopped walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.

  CA$18.00

• Warak Enab

  Vegetarian. Vine leaves stuffed with rice, bell pepper, onion, chickpea, parsley, tomato, garlic, and pomegranate molasses.

  CA$14.00

• Darna Sampler

  Selection of hummus, labneh, mutabal, & muhammara. Served with pita bread.

  CA$25.00

• Halloumi

  Fried halloumi cheese, with baked tomato, garlic and parsley.

  CA$17.00

• Shish Barak

  Beef dumplings and roasted garlic in yogurt mint sauce.

  CA$18.00

• Falafel

  Vegetarian. Spiced chickpea fritters.

  CA$14.00

• Tahini Darna

  Vegetarian. Tomato, Green Onions, parsley and fresh herbs in a tahini sauce.

  CA$13.00

• Mutabal

  Vegetarian. Charred eggplant, roasted garlic, tahini sauce, and pomegranate seeds. Dips served with pita bread.

  CA$13.00

• Calamari

  Hand-cut dusted with flower and dry za'atar, served with mint mayo sauce.

  CA$18.00

• Arnabeet

  Vegetarian. Fried cauliflower, zucchini, bell pepper, tahini sauce, and zucchini labneh dressing.

  CA$15.00

• Foole

  Vegetarian. Fava bean, garlic, parsley, jalapeno, diced tomato & olive oil.

  CA$13.00

• Kibdeh

  Sauteed chicken livers, caramelized onion, and garlic with pomegranate molasses.

  CA$15.00

• Labneh

  Vegetarian. Strained middle eastern yogurt, chopped walnuts, olive oil, za'atar, and shatta. Dips served with pita bread.

  CA$13.00

• Muhammara

  Roasted red pepper, onion, walnut, bread crumb, bulgur, pomegranate molasses.

  CA$14.00

Fukhara

• Lamb Fukhara

  Potato, carrot, zucchini, and eggplant, in house gravy. Braised stew in a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$31.00

• Beef Fukhara

  Potato, carrot, zucchini, eggplant, and house gravy. Braised stew in a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$31.00

• Shrimp Fukhara

  Sun-dried tomato, coriander, onion, mushroom, and garlic tomato sauce. Braised stew in a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$33.00

• Chicken Fukhara

  Cauliflower, zucchini, carrot, and creamy garlic lemon mint sauce. Braised stew in a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$29.00

• Vegetarian Fukhara

  Vegetarian. Potato, carrot, onion, eggplant, zucchini, mushroom, cauliflower, and vegetarian za'atar gravy. Braised stew in a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$25.00

Shakshuka

• Cauliflower Shuka

  Vegetarian. Tomato, garlic, green onion, poached eggs, jalapeno, and zucchini labneh dressing. Traditional dish served with home-made bread.

  CA$21.00

• Beef Shuka

  Beef tenderloin, tomato, garlic, green onion, jalapeño, sumac, and poached eggs. Traditional dish served with home-made bread.

  CA$24.00

• Sujuk Shouka

  Spicy. Spicy sausage, tomato, garlic, green onion, jalapeño, sumac, and poached eggs.

  CA$23.00

• Shakshuka

  Vegetarian. Tomato, garlic, jalapeño, green onion, coriander, parsley, and poached eggs. Traditional dish served with home-made bread.

  CA$20.00

Mashawi

• Chicken Skewers

  Served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.

  CA$30.00

• Lamb Chops

  Marinated lamb chops, za'atar potato, smoked wheat, and zucchini labneh. Selections from the grill.

  CA$39.00

• Ontario Lamb Skewers

  Served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.

  CA$33.00

• Kabab Skewers

  Minced Ontario lamb and beef. Served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.

  CA$30.00

• Beef Tenderloin Skewers

  Served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.

  CA$33.00

• Mixed Grill

  Kabab, beef tenderloin, and chicken skewers. Served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.

  CA$43.00

• Lavraki

  Whole Mediterranean seabass, stuffed with garlic and parsley. Served with coriander potato and tahini Darna.

  CA$40.00

Salata

• Tabouleh

  Vegetarian. Parsley, tomato, bulgur, green onion, and fresh mint. Seasonally inspired, traditional house-salad.

  CA$16.00

• Fattoush

  Vegetarian. Tomato, cucumber, radish, red onion, fresh mint, parsley, lettuce, fried pita, and sumac. Seasonally inspired, traditional house-salad.

  CA$17.00

• Salatet Friekeh

  Vegetarian. Smoked wheat, mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, beetroot, fried halloumi & orange date vinaigrette. Seasonally inspired, traditional house-salad.

  CA$20.00

• Jarjeer

  Vegetarian. Arugula, halloumi cheese, pickled red onions, walnuts, cherry tomato, mushroom, carrot, and sumac. Seasonally inspired, traditional house-salad.

  CA$18.00

Sawani

• Bahri

  Mediterranean seabass fillet, shrimp, calamari, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomato, coriander, and parsley. Traditional oven baked casseroles. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$35.00

• Kebbeh Labanyeh

  Kebbeh stuffed with minced meat & walnuts, served in garlic yogurt sauce,.

  CA$31.00

• Kufta Tahini

  Minced lamb and beef, potato, caramelized onion, and tahini sauce. Traditional oven baked casseroles. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$31.00

• Bamyeh

  Vegetarian. Okra, bell pepper, tomato, onion, garlic, coriander, and parsley. Traditional oven baked casseroles. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$23.00

• Kufta Warak Enab

  Minced lamb and beef, wrapped in vine leaves, eggplant, potato, and tomato sauce. Traditional oven baked casseroles. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$29.00

• Fattet Batenjan

  Vegetarian. Eggplant, tomato sauce, chickpea, fried pita, tahini-yogurt sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and slivered almonds. Traditional oven baked casseroles. Served with bulgur or rice.

  CA$27.00

Desserts

• Kunafah

  Kataifi dough with unripened cheese topped with pistachio & sugar syrup.

  CA$15.00

Darna Signature

• Rush Tayeh

  Vegetarian. Brown lentil, noodles, caramelize onion, chard, and pomegranate molasses.

  CA$24.00

• Za'atar Chicken

  Fire roasted chicken thighs, smoked wheat, and fattoush.

  CA$30.00

• Siadiyeh

  Pan seared Mediterranean seabass fillet, caramelized onion, Darna specialty rice, and slivered almonds.

  CA$38.00

• Shawarma

  Sliced marinated beef, pickles, fattoush salad, specialty bread.

  CA$28.00

Soup

• Friekeh Chicken Soup

  Smoked wheat, and chicken.

  CA$11.00

• Lentil Soup

  Vegetarian.

  CA$9.00