Kasbah Lounge

The flavors, sounds, smells, and sights of the Middle East.

Kasbah Lounge

Kasbah Lounge
2115 J St  [Map]
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-4388
Hours
  • Wednesday:
    05:00 PM to Midnight
  • Thursday:
    05:00 PM to 02:00 AM
  • Friday - Saturday:
    05:00 PM to 03:00 AM

Description

Photo of:
Photo of:
Photo of:
Photo of:

LIVE MUSIC - THURSDAY NIGHTS

Welcome to a truly unique space in Sacramento, brought to you by the brother and sister team from next door at Tapa the World.

Kasbah is an oasis filled with rich fabrics and pillows, a hand made brass bar, warm, subtle lighting, and fine Middle Eastern music. A belly dancer or tribal troupe punctuate the ambience nightly.

We serve top shelf cocktails and offer a unique selection of interesting sipping spirits, and a selection of over 500 fine wines from around the world. Our Turkish Coffee and Mint Tea are the best in Sacramento. We also offer several other top-notch teas, all served in fine ceramics, pottery and glassware. Hookah pipes are available on the patio.

We open at 5pm every evening, and the space is available for private parties and luncheons. Our chef will create a menu from existing Kasbah or Tapa the World items, or individually tailor a menu based on your personal requests.

Photo of:
Photo of:
Photo of:
Photo of:

Menu/Specials

Food

We have chosen a menu of small plates because it lends itself to sharing and socializing at any hour. Whether grazing while drinking or sitting down for a meal, we feature many of the spices and flavors of North Africa and the Middle East. Some are traditional, some are creative - all are tasty and soulful, including a variety of homemade dessert specials.

Brought to you by 7 nights a week until 3:00 AM.
Kasbah Lounge and Tearoom
Open Daily from 5 pm until 3 am

Small Plates

Kasbolives –  5.5
Marinated imported olives with exotic spices, chilies and preserved lemon
Harira – 5.5
Vegan Lentil soup of Ramadan
Falafel – 6.5
Served with green tahini sauce and preserved lemon yogurt
Fátima’s Palette – 8.5
Hummus, Lebne and Baba Ganoush spreads served with warm flat bread
Harissa Chili Chicken Wings
– 6.5
Fatoosh – 7.5
A “torn” salad with toasted pita, cucumber, tomato,  baby lettuces and falafel croutons
Chi Chi al Fuego – 8.5
Tetilla cheese and Membrillo (quince paste) fried in a lemon batter then flamed with brandy
B’stella Rolls – 8
Crispy baked almond, chicken and egg filled phyllo cigars
Stuffed Dates – 7.5
Cabrales blue cheese and Spanish Chorizo stuffed Majool dates ried in a lemon batter
Pommes Berbers – 5.5
Crispy homemade French fries served with Harissa chili allioli
Chili Mint Shrimp – 8.5
Sauteed in olive oil ith garlic, fresh mint and chili
Beef Shwarma with Hummus – 10
Citrus & zatar marinated filet mignon served with hummus

Large Plates

Free Range Chicken with Vegetable Cous-Cous11.5
Chicken braised with cinnamon sticks & bay leaves.  Served with orange blossom scented couscous and harissa.
Lamb Tagine – 12.5
Potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and lamb braised with cumin, paprika and allspice.  Served over Israeli cous-cous.
Merguez –10.5
Spicy North African Lamb sausage served over beluga lentils with preserved lemon-cilantro yogurt & shredded cucumber.
Ras el Hanout Ahi  – 13.5
Spice rubbed ahi tuna seared rare and served with shredded cucumber & Lebanese yogurt sauce.
Kefta – 11
Ground spiced beef and lamb kabobs served with grilled eggplant & preserved lemon-cilantro yogurt.
Chicken Kabobs – 11.5
Free range chicken marinated in yogurt, saffron and spices.  Grilled and served with tabouleh salad.
Housemade Falafel Pita
  – 8.5
Fresh falafel, green tahini sauce, lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes.  Served with tabouleh salad.
Beef Shwarma Pita – 11
Citrus & zatar marinated filet mignon, hummus, palestinian pickle, tomato and greens. Served with Pommes Berber
“Kasburger”  – 9.5
Grilled fresh ground chuck, served on an onion roll with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Manchego cheese and garlic allioli.  Served with Pommes Berber.

Desserts

Baklava, Crème Brulée du jour, Bananas Beignets
Ask for daily specials.

Gratuity of 18% will be added to parties of 6 or more.
Cake Cutting fee is $1.50 per guest.

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday 5 to 7pm

Beverage Menu


Kasbahpolitan - 8.5

Caipirinha - 8.5
Level One Vodka, CointreauPomegranate juice Aged Brazilian Cachaça muddled with cubes of South American limes and lemons



Interesting Sipping Spirits

Anise:
Arak du Kefraya, Lebanon 7.5
Club Raki, Turkey 7.5
Arak Al Mimas, Syria 7.5
Arak El Massaya, Lebanon 9.5
Versinthe” Absinthe, France 10
Chinchón, Spain 7.5
Pacharán, Madroña fruit infused Anise, Spain 7.5
Other:
Sevan Brandy (10 yr), Armenia 9.5
Carlos Primero Gran Reserva Brandy, Spain 9.5
Lepanto Gran Reserva Brandy, Spain 12
Maison Surrenne Cognac, France 9.5
XO Maison Surrenne Cognac, 1972 France 17
Chateau de Pellehaut Armagnac Reserve, France 9.5
Adrien Camut Calvados (6 yr), France 9.5
Chartreuse Verte, V.E.P., France 20
Chartreuse Jaune, V.E.P., France 20
Aberlour Speyside Single Malt (15 yr) Scotland 12
Bruichladdich Islay Single Malt (14 yr) Scotland 17
El Dorado Rum (12 yr), Guyana 8
Hacienda Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Venezuela 9.5
Poli Uva Viva Grappa, Italy 12
Herradura Tequila Selección Suprema, Mexico 30
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal ~ “Minero”, Mexico 17
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal ~ “Tobala”, Mexico 25

Wine

White
   
Ksar White (Clairette), Meknes, Morocco
6.5
29
Chateua Kefraya, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
7.5
35
Chateau Kefraya, La Rosée du Chateau
6.5
29
Red
   
Guerrouanne Rouge (Carignan, Cinsault, Alicante-Bouchet) Morocco 2003
6.5
29
Amazir (Carignan, Cinsault, Alicante-Bouchet)
Ben M’tir, Morocco 2003
6.5
29
Chateau Kefraya-Les Bretèches (Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet, Grenache) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2004
7.5
35
Chateau Ksara-Prieuré (Cabernet, Grenache, Cinsault) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2002
8
38
Nur Semi Sweet Pomegranate Wine, Armenia
7
32
Chateau Kefraya (Cabernet, Mouvèdre, Carignan, Grenache) Bekaa Valley, Lebanonv2000
10
44
Chateau Musar (Cabernet, Carignan) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 1997, Half Bottle – 375 ml.  
35
Chateau Musar (Cabernet, Carignan) Hocher, Lebanon 2000  
48
Chateau Kefraya,-Comte de M (Cabernet, Syrah) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2000  
75
     
Beer
   
Casablanca, Morocco  
4.5
Almaza, Lebanon  
4.5
Kilikia, Armenia  
4.5
Efes, Turkey  
4.5
Erebuni, Armenia (Big Bottle)  
6


Also Available: over 500 wines from around the world,
provided by Tapa the World.

Reviews


Note: To rate this business please click on the stars above
Remember: Your review effects the success of this business.

Reviews

Reviews Filter

by Urban Cultivator, Sunday 09 of December, 2007 (21:53:17)
The highlights of this bar are the hookas, the harem's couch, and the belly dancers. If your looking for nosh with real flare try the chi chi al fuego, you won't be disappointed. Accompany that with a glass of versinthe and you've got a complete adventure. If you're in the mood for wine, however, make sure you steel a bottle off of Tapa's list.