Maya Bistro Menu
Welcome to Maya Bistro, a delightful Mediterranean eatery nestled in Arlington, VA. This charming bistro brings together traditional flavors with modern culinary flair, all while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Maya Bistro offers a diverse menu featuring hearty dishes like the Adana, a well-seasoned ground beef and lamb mix that tantalizes the palate, and the salmon, grilled to perfection and drizzled with a refreshing lemon olive oil sauce. Vegetarians will also find solace here, with a range of options to satiate their cravings, including the comforting Red Lentil Soup.
The bistro provides flexible dining experiences, with outdoor seating, delivery, and even catering services available. Combine that with a full bar and happy hour specials, and you have a perfect spot for family dinners or a casual night out. Enjoy vibrant flavors and exceptional service at Maya Bistro, where every visit feels special.
Soup
Red Lentil Soup
Turkish-style with red lentils and seasonings complemented with a bit of peppermint. Garnished with a lemon wedge. Gluten-free.
Chicken Vegetable
Chopped cubes of chicken with green pepper, red pepper, salary, carrot , corn , greens beans, white beans , chickpea
Greek Salad
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, boiled egg, and dolmas. Gluten-free.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red cabbage. Gluten-free.
Falafel Salad
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Dairy-free.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Arugula Salad
Fresh baby arugula with cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, and pepperoncini. Gluten-free.
Beet & Orange Salad
Slices of red beets and oranges with lemon potato puree. Drizzled with lemon olive oil sauce. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Shepherd Salad
Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and lemon olive oil. Gluten-free.
Salads
Wraps
Adana Sandwich
Grilled ground beef & lamb with tomatoes, lettuce, and ezme. Slightly hot.
Kofte Sandwich
Grilled ground beef & lamb patties with tomatoes, lettuce, and cacik.
Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast with tomatoes, lettuce, and cacik.
Falafel Sandwich
Fried chickpea patties with tomatoes, lettuce, hummus, and ezme.
Veggie Sandwich
Sauted zucchini, peppers, celery, carrots, feta cheese, and cacik.
Kid's Kfteburger with Cheese
Includes tomatoes and lettuce. Side of French Fries
Kid's Cheese Flatbread
Kid's Chicken Nuggets with French Fries
Kid's Grilled Chicken Breast with Rice & Veggies
Kid's Menu
Spreads
Hummus
Puree of chickpeas with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Baba Ganoush
Pureed grilled eggplant with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Cacik
Strained yogurt with garlic, shredded cucumbers, dill, and olive oil. Gluten-free.
Htipiti
Roasted red peppers with feta cheese, fresh thyme, and olive oil. Gluten-free.
Ezme
Spicy blend of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, and parsley. Dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Patlican Kozleme
Charcoal-smoked eggplant, roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, and fresh lemon juice. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Maya Spreads Trio
Choice of 3 spreads.
Dolma
Marinated vine leaves filled with rice, pine nuts, and black raisins. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Imam Bayildi
Baby eggplant filled with onions, garlic, tomatoes, pine nuts, and olive oil. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Cold Mezze
Hot Mezze
Cauliflower
Fried cauliflower, served with tahini sauce
Kale Meze
Sauted with onions and olive oil. Topped with yogurt garlic sauce dusted with crushed red peppers. Gluten-free.
Falafel Meze
Fried chickpea patties served with ezme & hummus.
Maya Cigars
Crispy phyllo stuffed with feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
Zucchini Cake
Shredded zucchini with mint, dill, bread crumbs, and kasar cheese. Served with cacik.
Fried Calamari
Breaded calamari rings with cocktail sauce. Dairy-free.
Grilled Calamari
Fresh grilled calamari topped with honey vinegar sauce and dusted with sumac. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Hellim from Cyprus Mezze
Pan-seared sheep's cheese served with orange marmalade. Gluten-free.
Maya Mezzes for 2
Includes patlican kozleme, htipiti, hummus, 2 each of Maya cigars, dolmas, and falafel.
Maya Mezzes for 4
Includes patlican kozleme, htipiti, hummus, and 4 each of Maya cigars, dolmas, and falafel.
Brussel Sprouts
Fried Brussel sprouts, truffle yogurts and Urfa pepper
Adana
Ground beef & lamb with fresh garlic, red peppers, and Turkish seasonings. Slightly hot. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Kofte
Ground beef & lamb patties with onions, fresh garlic, and cumin. Served with cacik. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Chicken Shish
Marinated chicken breast in garlic and Chef's special blend of spices on a skewer. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Beef Shish
Marinated cubes of beef on a skewer. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Lamb Shish
Marinated tender cuts of a leg of lamb on a skewer. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Lamb Chops
Marinated lamb cutlets with olive oil, fresh garlic, and oregano. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Chicken Yogurt
Marinated chicken breast on a skewer served on sauted homemade bread and topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.
Adana Yogurt
Ground beef & lamb served on sauted homemade bread and topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.
Beyti Yogurt
Turkish flatbread stuffed with ground beef, lamb, and fresh garlic. Topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.
Mixed Grill Platter for 2
Includes 1 skewer each of chicken shish, Adana, and beef shish and 2 lamb chops. Served with rice pilav, bulgur pilav, and vegetables.
Mixed Grill Platter for 4
Includes 2 skewers each of chicken shish, Adana, and beef shish and 4 lamb chops. Served with rice pilav, bulgur pilav, and vegetables.
Entres from the Grill
Seafood Entres
Salmon
Grilled filet of salmon drizzled with lemon olive oil sauce. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Branzino
Grilled whole branzino, a flaky, mild flavored fish, drizzled with lemon olive oil sauce. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Shrimp Tava
Sauted shrimp with lemon olive oil sauce and garlic. Topped with chopped tomatoes. Comes with a side of rice pilav, bulgur pilav, or seasoned vegetables.
Baked Zucchini
Stuffed zucchini with ground beef, rice, onions, and garlic. Topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce. Served with mixed greens.
Manti
Turkish dumplings stuffed with ground beef and topped with tomato and yogurt garlic sauce.
Moussaka
Layers of roasted eggplant with ground beef, lamb, and bechamel sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with mixed greens.
Spinach Pie
Crispy layers of phyllo dough with spinach, onions, and feta cheese. Served with mixed greens.
Veggie Guvec
Turkish-style ratatouille with bell peppers, celery, carrots, zucchini, onions, garlic, potatoes, and fresh green beans. Served with rice or bulgar.
Entres
Flatbreads
Lahmacun
Crispy flatbread with ground beef & lamb, garlic, bell peppers, and onions. Served with mixed greens.
Mediterranean Flatbread
Flatbread with bell peppers, celery, zucchini, carrots, onions, tomatoes, olives, and kasar cheese.
Spinach Flatbread
Flatbread with spinach, onions, and feta, and kasar cheese.
Peynirli Flatbread
Flatbread with feta and kasar cheese.
Sucuk Flatbread
Flatbread with Turkish mild sausage and kasar cheese.
Bulgur Pilav
Rice Pilav
French Fries
Seasoned Vegetables
Side Dishes
Desserts
Baklava
Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts topped with honey simple syrup.
Sutlac
Traditional Turkish rice pudding topped with pistachios and currants.
Apricot Delight
Sun-dried apricots stuffed with walnuts baked in honey syrup. Served with vanilla mascarpone cheese and topped with caramel sauce.
Pear Delight
Whole baked pear in honey syrup. Served with mascarpone cheese and topped with crushed walnuts.
Kunefe
Traditional Turkish dessert made with shredded phyllo dough layered with sweet cheese baked until golden brown and topped with honey simple syrup.
Tiramisu
Chocolate Cake
Pumpkin delight
Baked pumpkin served with Tahiti and crushed wall nuts