Authentic Manaeesh & Lebanese Flatbread in Falls Church
Looking for real manaeesh in Falls Church, VA? Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves authentic, oven-baked Lebanese flatbreads made fresh daily. From the classic zaatar manaeesh to savory lahm bil ajin, cheese, and spinach varieties -- we bring the flavors of a traditional Lebanese bakery to Northern Virginia.
Our Manaeesh Menu
Lebanese Flatbreads, Made Fresh
Zaatar Manaeesh
$4.95The quintessential Lebanese breakfast -- warm flatbread brushed with a fragrant blend of dried thyme (zaatar), toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil. Simple, aromatic, and utterly addictive.
Cheese Manaeesh
$5.95Soft, pillowy flatbread generously topped with our signature cheese blend and baked until bubbly and golden. A simple, satisfying classic that is perfect on its own or as a side.
Lahm Bil Ajin
$6.95A beloved Lebanese classic -- thin, crispy flatbread topped with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, finely diced onions, fresh parsley, and Middle Eastern spices. Often called Lebanese pizza.
Spinach Manaeesh
$5.95A nutritious flatbread topped with sauteed fresh spinach, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, and a squeeze of lemon. Baked until golden and fragrant.
We also serve hand-folded specialty pies -- sfiha (meat), spinach, cheese, veggie, and zaatar -- for just $2.95 each. Perfect as a snack or appetizer alongside your manaeesh.
See Specialty Pies on Our MenuA Rich Heritage
The History of Manaeesh
Ancient Origins
Manaeesh has been a staple of Levantine cuisine for centuries, with roots in the bread-baking traditions of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
Traditional Preparation
Authentic manaeesh is made by pressing dough into a flat round, spreading the topping evenly, and baking it in a very hot oven until crisp.
Breakfast Staple
In Lebanon and across the Middle East, manaeesh is the go-to breakfast. It is often enjoyed with fresh mint tea, labneh, or vegetables.
Zaatar Heritage
Zaatar -- the dried thyme blend used on manaeesh -- is so central to Lebanese culture that it is said to strengthen the mind and body.
Where to Find Authentic Manaeesh in Falls Church
Manaeesh (also spelled manaqish, manoushe, or man'oushe) is one of the most beloved foods in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is essentially a flatbread that is topped before baking -- similar in concept to pizza, but with distinctly Levantine flavors and traditions that date back centuries.
The most iconic variety is zaatar manaeesh, where the dough is brushed with a mixture of dried thyme (zaatar), sesame seeds, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil before being baked in a hot oven. The result is a fragrant, savory, and slightly nutty flatbread that pairs perfectly with fresh mint tea, labneh, or fresh vegetables.
At Taza, we make our manaeesh dough fresh every day and bake each flatbread to order. Our zaatar is sourced from a trusted supplier to ensure that distinctive, authentic flavor. We also offer cheese manaeesh with our signature cheese blend, spinach manaeesh with caramelized onions and pine nuts, and lahm bil ajin -- a meat-topped flatbread that is sometimes called Lebanese pizza.
Finding authentic manaeesh in Northern Virginia is not always easy, but at Taza on Seminary Road in Falls Church, we are committed to bringing the real thing to our community. Whether you are Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, or simply someone who loves great food, our manaeesh will take you back to a real Levantine bakery.
We are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight. All of our food is prepared in a 100% halal kitchen. Order online for quick pickup or stop by and watch us bake your manaeesh fresh.
Visit Taza for Fresh Manaeesh
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
100% Halal Certified Kitchen
Taste Authentic Manaeesh Today
Zaatar, cheese, spinach, or lahm bil ajin -- our manaeesh is baked fresh to order with authentic Lebanese ingredients. Order online for quick pickup.