Normas Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Restaurant Menu

In 1992, Norma Bitar, with the help of her husband George, opened a small sandwich shop on Kings Highway in Cherry Hill so that she could be close to her three children (Elias, Mariette, and Ziad) who were all students in the Cherry Hill school district.

This cafe serves dishes from all over the eastern Mediterranean, & there’s an attached mini-grocery. Based on 754 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Normas Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Restaurant 08034

Address:
145 Barclay Shopping Ctr, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Phone: (856) 795-1373

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Hours

Tuesday	11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	12–9 PM
Monday	11 AM–9 PM

Main Menu
Hummus Puréed chickpeas, sesame tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Garnished with paprika, parsley and olive oil upon request. Pita sold separately	$5.50
Baba Ghanouj Puréed roasted eggplant, sesame tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Garnished with paprika, parsley and olive oil upon request. Pita sold separately	$6.00
Labni Thick homemade yogurt. Topped with olive oil, paprika and crushed mint upon request. Pita sold separately	$5.50
Tzatziki Thick homemade yogurt, garlic, pureed cucumbers and dill. Pita sold separately	$6.00
Fuul Moudamas Fava beans, minced garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Pita included	$9.00
Hummus Supreme Hummus with fuul moudamas. Pita sold separately	$12.00
Marinated Feta Feta cheese, olives, onions and tomatoes, marinated in olive oil. Pita sold separately	$6.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves Hand rolled grape leaves with rice, parsley, onions and spices	$6.00
Sfiha (Mini Pizza) Grilled Pita stuffed with seasoned ground beef. Served with labni	$12.00
Chicken Bastilla Baked layers of thin fillo pastry stuffed with seasoned egg soufflé, chicken, almonds, topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar	$16.00
Falafel Appetizer Falafel patties served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips and tahini sauce. Pita included	$9.00
Pita Bread (6 Loaves) White or Wheat Pita bread. Perfect accompaniment for our dips and salads!	$2.25
Norma’s Sampler Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, marinated feta, stuffed grape leaves (2 pc) and falafel (4 pc). Pita included	$21.00
Kibbi Cracked bulgur wheat dumplings stuffed with ground beef, onions, pine nuts and spices	$10.50
Spanakopita A triangle fillo turnover filled with spinach, Feta cheese, onions, lemon juice, herbs, and spices; baked to a golden perfection	$7.00
Chopped Salad Sampler Trio of Chopped Salads: Roasted Eggplant, Ginger Carrot Salad & Shepherd’s Salad (Cucumber, Tomato, Green Pepper)	$15.00
Skewer Laham Mishwe Skewered cubes of lamb charbroiled with green peppers and onions	$6.00
Skewer Shish Tauk Skewered cube breast of chicken with green peppers and onions, marinated and charbroiled	$5.50
Kafta Per Piece Sirloin beef, parsley, onions and spices, ground together and charbroiled	$4.50
Garlic Veggie Kebob	$3.50
Lahmajoon (Minced Meat Flatbread) Thin crust Pita topped with a mince of lamb and red peppers. Cut for sharing	$10.00
Vegan Lahmajoun (Middle Eastern Vegan Minced Veggie Pie) Thin crust Pita topped with a minced veggies, and spices. Cut for sharing	$10.00
Za’atar Manaeesh Fresh Baked, thick Pita topped with olive oil and Za’atar (wild thyme, sumac, sesame, sea salt). Cut for sharing	$4.00
Cheese Manaeesh Fresh Baked, thick Pita topped with a blend of Mediterranean cheeses. Cut for sharing	$5.00
Spinach Turnover Folded Pita triangles, stuffed with spinach, onion, and lemon juice	$4.00
Flatbread Sampler Trio of fresh baked Mediterranean Breads. Za’atar Manaeesh, Cheese Manaeesh, and Lahmajun (choose meat or vegan). Cut for sharing	$12.00
Tabouli Salad Chopped parsley, diced tomatoes and onions, cracked bulgur wheat and spices with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing	$11.00
Mediterranean Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Feta cheese, Kalamata Olives and oregano with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing	$12.00
Falafel Salad Shredded Romaine, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley and crushed up falafel, tossed in a tahini dressing	$10.00
Fattush (Bread Salad) Pita crisps, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, onions, summac, lemon juice, olive oil, and finished with pomegranate molasses	$10.00
Toom Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with a garlic, lemon juice and olive oil dressing	$10.00
Shepherd Salad Diced cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers with a lemon juice, sumac and olive oil dressing	$10.00
Lentil Soup Lentils, cracked wheat, onions, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
Harrira Soup (Red Chickpea/Lentil Soup) A hearty tomato base with lentils, chickpeas, onions and fresh cilantro
Vegetable Soup Fresh carrots, potatoes and celery in a light tomato broth
Cucumber Yogurt Soup (Cold) Diced cucumbers served in a homemade yogurt seasoned with garlic and mint
Vegetarian Combination Falafel, grape leaves, hummus, and tabouli served with tahini sauce and a side of pita	$17.00
Vegan Shawarma Combination Sliced Vegan shawarma sautéed with onions over tahini sauce. Served with hummus, tabouli and a side of pita	$18.00
Chicken Shawarma Combination Layered and rotisserie roasted Chicken, sliced and then sautéed with tomatoes and onions. Served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita	$19.00
Kafta Combination Charbroiled kabobs of ground beef (parsley, onions and spices) served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita	$19.00
Chicken Combination Cubed breast of chicken served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita	$19.00
Shish Kabob Combination Lamb shish kabob served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita	$19.00
Mujadara Combination A hearty pilaf made of brown lentils, rice, sautéed onions. Served with a refreshing diced salad (green pepper, tomato, cucumber)	$17.00
Beef Shawarma Combination Layered and rotisserie roasted Beef, sliced and then sautéed with tomatoes and onions. Served with hummus, tabouli, tahini sauce, and side of pita	$19.00
Gyro Combination Thin slices of marinated lamb with tzatziki sauce, served with hummus, tabouli, and side of pita	$19.00
Toasted Garlic Chicken Cubed breast of chicken, marinated and charbroiled, wrapped and toasted in pita bread with pickled turnips, tomatoes and a spicy garlic paste	$10.00
Chicken Kabob Cubed breast of chicken, marinated in garlic and olive oil, wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce	$10.00
Vegan Shawarma Sliced Vegan shawarma, sautéed with savory shawarma spices, caramelized onions, tomatoes and tahini sauce wrapped in a pita	$10.00
Gyro Thin slices of marinated lamb, wrapped in pita bread with onions, tomatoes and a tzatziki yogurt sauce	$10.00
Shish Kabob Lamb, marinated and grilled, wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions and tahini sauce	$10.00
Kafta Charbroiled ground beef, parsley, onions and spices wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips and tahini sauce	$10.00
Chicken Shawarma Sliced breast of chicken, layered and rotisserie roasted with tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce wrapped in pita bread	$10.00
Beef Shawarma Layered and rotisserie roasted beef, sliced and wrapped in pita with tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce	$10.00
Dajaj Mishiwi (Grilled Chicken) Whole breast of chicken, charbroiled and served over rice pilaf with a side of garlic toum	$24.00
Laham Mishwe Skewered cubes of lamb charbroiled with green peppers and onions. Served with rice pilaf and tahini sauce	$25.00
Stewed Lamb With Honey & Almonds Tender cuts of lamb marinated with garlic, onions, ginger, saffron and black pepper, topped with a gentle honey-almond glaze, served with rice pilaf	$25.00
Mediterranean Medley A combination of eggplant, squash, green peppers, onions and tomatoes, cooked in tomato sauce. Served with rice pilaf	$19.00
Shish Taouk Skewered breast of chicken with green peppers and onions, marinated and charbroiled. Served with rice pilaf and tahini sauce	$24.00
Kafta Kabob Sirloin beef, parsley, onions and spices, ground together and charbroiled. Served with rice pilaf and tahini sauce	$24.00
Lemon Chicken Oven roasted chicken seasoned with garlic, cilantro, spices, green olives and preserved lemons. Served with rice pilaf	$25.00
Samke Harrah Fresh grilled salmon topped with taratour (tahini sauce, caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts). Served with rice pilaf	$27.00
Samak Tajin Grilled salmon topped with Tajin Sauce (purée tomato, garlic, peppers, cilantro, and spices). Served with rice pilaf	$27.00
Moussaka (Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie) A casserole of breaded eggplant, purée tomato and seasoned ground beef. Baked with a rich bechamel sauce. Served with rice pilaf
Vegan Moussaka A casserole of breaded eggplant, purée tomato, green peppers, carrots, chickpeas, and seitan. Baked with an almond bechamel. Served with rice pilaf	$24.00
Couscous With Stewed Vegetables Steamed semolina grain pasta, served with a light saffron-tomato broth and steamed vegetables (carrots, turnips and squash)	$32.00
Mixed Kabob Skewers of Lamb, Chicken & Kafta. Served over rice with tahini on the side	$24.00
The Maza (An Assortment of our House Specialties) Appetizers: hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, marinated feta, falafel and kibbi. Entrée: A combination of lamb, chicken, and kafta kabobs served over rice pilaf	$40.00
Grilled Chicken & Fries Grilled cubed breast of chicken. Served over French fries	$9.00
Grilled Chicken & Rice Charbroiled chicken over our rice pilaf	$9.00
Norma’s Homemade Chicken Nuggets & Fries Fresh (not frozen) breaded chicken nuggets. Served with French fries	$9.00
Hamburger Or Cheeseburger & Fries Grilled hamburger served in a pita pocket with fries on the side	$9.00
The Lil Veggie For the adventurous child (or up and coming vegetarian) a mixed plate with hummus, falafel patties, tahini sauce and pita	$9.00
Rice Pilaf	$4.50
Homemade Za’atar Pita Chips	$4.50
French Fries	$5.50
Norma’s Spicy Fries	$6.50
Norma’s Garlic Fries	$6.50
Garlic Spicy Fries	$7.00
Side Mujadara A hearty pilaf made of brown lentils, rice, caramelized onions	$10.00
Dessert Bastilla Baked layers of thin pastry stuffed with almonds, raisin and sweet rice, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar	$12.00
Lady Fingers Tightly rolled fillo dough stuffed with ground cashews. Drizzled with rose water syrup	$3.75
Namoura A dense coconut and semolina honey cake topped with almonds	$3.75
Walnut Baklava Layers of fillo dough stuffed with crushed walnuts. Drizzled with rose water syrup	$3.75
Pistachio Baklava Layers of fillo dough stuffed with Turkish pistachios. Drizzled with rose water syrup	$4.00
Walnut Maamoul A semolina butter-cookie filled with crushed walnuts, baked to a golden perfection and showered with powered sugar	$3.75
Date Maamoul A semolina butter-cookie filled with purée dates and baked to a golden perfection	$3.75
Pistachio Burma Shredded fillo dough rolled around a mountain of imported pistachios	$4.50
Ayran (Yogurt Drink) Unsweet (even slightly salty) yogurt beverage, chock full of awesome probiotics!	$3.00
Soda	$2.25
Iced Mint Tea	$3.50
Hot Mint Tea	$3.50
Iced Tea	$3.50
Hot Tea	$3.50
Mango Yogurt A sweet and tart classic, made with our homemade yogurt!	$4.50
Catering Menu
Norma’s Appetizer Sampler Includes hummus, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, tabouli, marinated feta, and falafel	$7.50
Hummus Chickpeas, sesame tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pita	$3.00
Spinach Pies Folded mini pita pockets filled with sautéed spinach, onion, lemon juice, and spices	$1.50
Pitas Per person. Note: most appetizers include pita	$1.00
Falafel Falafel, served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, tahini and pita	$2.50
Baba Ghanouj Pureed eggplant, sesame tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pita	$3.50
Garlic Pita Chips (feeds 12-16)	$10.00
Cheese Turnovers Folded mini pita pockets filled with a 3-cheese blend and spices	$2.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves Grape leaves filled with rice, parsley, onions, and spices. Served warm	$2.00
Spanakopita Flaky phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta	$3.00
Labni (Yogurt Dip) Thick homemade yogurt with olive oil, paprika and pita	$3.00
Kibbi Cracked wheat croquettes stuffed with ground lamb, pine nuts, onions, and spices	$2.50
Zaatar Pies Baked mini pitas topped with zaatar spices and olive oil	$2.50
Fuul Moudamas (Fava Beans) Whole fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pita	$3.00
Tzatziki Thick homemade yogurt with garlic, cucumbers, dill and pita	$3.50
Marinated Feta Feta cheese with olives, onions, tomatoes, olive oil and pita	$2.75
Sfiha (Mini Pizza) Grilled mini pitas topped with ground beef, parsley, onions, tomatoes and spices	$4.00
Taramousalata (Caviar) Caviar, lemon juice, and olive oil	$3.75
Lebanese Rice Pilaf	$30.00
Greek Salad Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, and oregano, served with an olive oil & balsamic vinegar dressing	$45.00
Lebanese Salad Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with an olive oil, garlic & lemon juice dressing	$35.00
Israeli Salad Cucumbers, tomatoes, and green peppers, with an olive oil & lemon juice dressing	$35.00
Falafel Salad Lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, and parsley in tahini dressing, topped with your choice of falafel	$35.00
Fattush Salad Pita chips, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, parsley, spices, olive oil, and lemon juice	$35.00
Tabouli Salad Cracked wheat, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and spices, with an olive oil & lemon juice dressing	$45.00
Chicken Kebab Sandwich Tray Rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini	$7.50
Toasted Garlic Chicken Sandwich Tray Rolled in a pita with pickled turnips, tomatoes, and spicy garlic paste	$7.50
Falafel Sandwich Tray Your choice of falafel rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips and tahini	$6.50
Beef Shawarma Sandwich Tray Rolled in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tahini	$7.50
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Tray Rolled in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tahini	$8.50
Beef Kafta Sandwich Tray Ground beef patties rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips, and tahini	$7.50
Gyro Sandwich Tray Marinated rotisserie lamb rolled in a pita with onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki	$7.50
Lamb Shish Kebab Sandwich Tray Rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahini	$7.50
Vegetarian Gyro Sandwich Feta cheese rolled in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki	$7.50
Vegan Tofu Shawarma Sandwich Tray Sliced tofu rolled in a pita with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and tahini	$7.50
Shish Tauk (Chicken Shish Kebabs) Skewers of marinated charbroiled chicken, green peppers, and onions. Figure 2-3 skewers per person	$4.00
Kafta Kebabs Charbroiled ground beef with parsley, onions, and spices. Figure 2-3 pieces per person	$3.50
Laham Mishiwi (Grilled Lamb) Skewers of charbroiled lamb, green peppers and onions. Figure 2-3 skewers per person	$4.50
Mediterranean Medley Eggplant, squash, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, cooked in a tomato sauce	$50.00
Dajaj Mishiwi (Grilled Chicken) Whole breast of chicken, charbroiled and served with garlic purée	$60.00
Couscous W/ Stewed Vegetables Couscous with steamed turnips, carrots, and zucchini in a light saffron-tomato broth	$50.00
Stewed Lamb W/ Honey And Almonds Lamb marinated with garlic, onions, ginger, saffron, and black pepper, topped with honey almond glaze	$65.00
Moroccan Lemon Chicken Roast chicken with garlic, cilantro, spices, green olives, and preserved lemons	$50.00
Vegan Moussaka Breaded eggplant stuffed with artisan locally made seitan, carrots, chickpeas, tomatoes and green peppers. topped with almond bechamel	$65.00
The Maza (House Specialty Sampler) Minimum order 6 orders. Appetizers: Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, marinated feta, falafel and kibbi. Entree: A combination of lamb, chicken, and kafta kabobs served over rice pilaf	$30.00
Pistachio Baklawa Layers of phyllo dough stuffed with Turkish pistachios and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per pieceLayers of phyllo dough stuffed with Turkish pistachios and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per piece	$3.50
Lady Finger Rolled phyllo dough stuffed with cashews and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per piece	$3.00
Namoura Coconut and semolina honey cake topped with almonds. Priced per piece	$3.00
Walnut Baklawa Layers of phyllo dough stuffed with walnuts and topped with rose water syrup. Priced per piece	$3.00
Date Maamoul Semolina butter cookie filled with puréed dates. Priced per piece	$3.00
Walnut Maamoul Semolina butter cookie filled with walnuts and topped with powdered sugar. Priced per piece	$3.00
Assorted 2L Sodas Priced per 2l bottle. Serves 4-5	$4.00

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Reviews

Jing Teng

We went there at around 11:45am on Saturday. Not many people there yet, but by the time around 12:20 it was almost full. It was our first time, so we asked for recommendations. The waiter was nice and recommended chicken shawarma combination platter and a lamb entree. They were all very tasty.

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Armin Fernando

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Maria Harbison

Our first time here & there’s nothing negative I can say about this place. Everything was out of this world from A-Z. Highly recommended. Also BYOB is a bonus

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Eva Suriani

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. Everything is amazing! Every dish is so fantastic that I want to lick the plate clean. Highly highly recommend!

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Tim G

The food was awesome. Definitely a place you should make reservations if you want to sit and eat. We got the Spanakopita, Lamb kebab, Laham Mishwe, and Fattush, plus some items from others in our group. Everyone loved it.

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Nhoj Elrebe

Have been to Norma’s a few times over the last decade. Yowza! Norma has amped her game. The food was outstanding. The Maza is a bargain for what you get (A hell of a lot). The market next door is decent, no Iranian saffron. 🙁

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Chef Desmond Keefe

Very, very good! Date night for us and we had a lovely evening. Our servers were eager to help and give us their recommendations. Food was tasty my salad was delicious. The kebabs were very good but a little dry. Spanakopita delicious!

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Benjamin Kukainis

Absolute best Mediterranean/middle eastern food in south Jersey. No bad dishes, consistency every time, great service. Not cheap, but shouldn’t be…worth every dollar. Their market has a lot of great stuff too if you’re just looking for a snack or something sweet

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Katherine

I randomly stumbled on this place via Google, and I am so happy I went! The food was phenomenal. Our waitress was happy to be there, while still being attentive and friendly.

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Liz Schwab

The food was excellent. We went for lunch with friends from Lebanon and they were delighted to find food that reminded them of home. “Just like mom’s.” But if you are in a hurry, you might not want to eat here. There was only one waiter working the whole restaurant, inside and outside seating. He was very good, but we had to wait for him to get our orders, our food, for refills on drinks, to bring the dessert menu and the check. Luckily, we were not in a hurry so we were able to enjoy a wonderful meal. I would recommend Norma’s to anyone who wants enjoy delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.

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