Shady

Körnerstraße 2, 04107 Leipzig

Closed now · opens 16:00

Middle Eastern€€€€

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Warm Appetizers

Fatet Batengan

13.90

Baked eggplant with sesame paste, minced meat, roasted almonds, Arabic bread, pine nuts and fresh tomatoes

estimate≈ 480 kcal28 g carbs

Fried Halloumivegetarian

8.90

Gebratene Halluomi — In mint-tomato sauce, served with Arabic bread

estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Merguez

13.90

3 fried lamb and beef sausages in spicy tomato sauce

estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Fooul M`damasvegan

7.80

Fooul-M`damas — Cooked beans and chickpeas, pureed with tahini, garlic, coriander and oil

estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

Falafelvegan

6.90

4 vegetarian chickpea patties, served with tahini

estimate≈ 310 kcal26 g carbsbalanced 75

Halloumivegetarian

6.70

Halluomi — 3 pieces of fried halloumi, served with tahini

estimate≈ 340 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Fawakih El Baharpescatarian

10.90

Nazareth-style seafood with lemon and herbs

estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Kubbé Mekliye

7.70

3 fried kubbé made of bulgur dough, filled with minced meat, onion, pine nuts and special spices

estimate≈ 360 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Patata M’hamaravegetarian

7.90

Baked potato wedges mixed with coriander (spicy), served with labane dip

estimate≈ 340 kcal32 g carbs

Cold Appetizers

Hummus bil Tahinavegan

7.90

Chickpea puree with tahini (sesame paste) and lemon

estimate≈ 210 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Hummus Ma`Lahme

13.60

Chickpea puree with tahini, minced meat, lemon, olive oil and pine nuts

estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Baba Ghannoughvegan

7.90

Grilled eggplant pureed with sesame paste, lemon and olive oil

estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Mutabalvegan

8.40

Grilled eggplant finely chopped with tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley and garlic

estimate≈ 140 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Batengan Magdousvegan

6.40

3 pickled baby eggplants filled with walnut and bell pepper in olive oil and oriental spices

estimate≈ 210 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Labanévegetarian

6.70

Homemade quark cheese with mint, lemon and garlic

estimate≈ 160 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Labanijevegetarian

8.80

Homemade quark cheese with chili and walnuts in garlic-mint sauce

estimate≈ 240 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Taboulévegan

9.90

Finely chopped parsley salad with tomatoes, spring onions, cucumber, couscous, mint, lemon and olive oil

estimate≈ 180 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Fatushvegetarian

10.90

Salad of mint, spring onions, radish, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, bell peppers and roasted flatbread

estimate≈ 220 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Seitunvegan

6.40

Chef's choice: various pickled and stuffed olives

estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

M`tabalevegetarian

7.90

Grilled zucchini, pureed in yogurt-mint and garlic sauce

estimate≈ 160 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Tabakk M`shakal 1vegetarian

14.90

Mixed platter for 1 person (vegi), surprise platter from our Maza

estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs

Tabakk M`shakal 2vegetarian

26.90

Mixed platter for 2 people (vegi), surprise platter from our Maza

estimate≈ 900 kcal70 g carbs

Extra bread

1.80

Extra Brot

estimate≈ 220 kcal45 g carbs

Salads

Mixed saladvegetarian

18.90

Gemischter Salat — with baked goat cheese, oranges and thyme

estimate≈ 550 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Mixed salad

19.90

Gemischter Salat — with fried chicken breast fillet, sesame, almonds and oranges

estimate≈ 620 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Shady`s saladvegetarian

18.90

Shady`s Salat — with walnuts, falafel and halloumi, with tahini (sesame paste)

estimate≈ 780 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82

Soups

Schaurabet Addas Magruchvegan

6.90

red lentil stew with 3 spices and lemon

estimate≈ 210 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 79

Schaurabet Ghudarvegan

6.80

oriental vegetable soup

estimate≈ 150 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82

Schaurabet Gazar bil Sangabielvegan

6.70

carrot-orange-ginger soup

estimate≈ 180 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Main Courses

Shady`s menu

31.00

Shady`s Menü für 1 oder 2 Personen zum Kennenlernen — for 1 or 2 people: Maza mixed platter & 2 skewers each of Schiech Tawook and Kafta Masc

estimate≈ 1400 kcal85 g carbsheavy 44

File Bakkar (Nazareth style)

38.50

File Bakkar (Nazareth Art) — grilled beef fillet with thyme goat cheese, Nazareth spices, on warm lentil salad with cardamom

estimate≈ 680 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

File Kharuf

30.90

marinated grilled saddle of lamb with warm sweet-spicy couscous salad and cranberry butter sauce

estimate≈ 720 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Cinta Bakkar

34.90

marinated grilled rump steak with thyme goat cheese on salad, with hummus and Arabic bread

estimate≈ 750 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

File Batt

27.90

duck breast fillet on pastry rolls filled with sweet cheese and raisins, in pomegranate-walnut sauce

estimate≈ 650 kcal40 g carbs

Salamon aw Buriypescatarian

25.90

salmon or pike-perch fillet on warm sweet-spicy couscous salad with cranberry butter sauce

estimate≈ 580 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Sjach Lahme` M`shakale

42.00

skewers for 2 people: Kafta Maschwiye, Kharuf Maschwyi and Schiech Tawook with Nazareth spices

estimate≈ 1200 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Schiech Tawook (Shady´s style)

23.90

Schiech Tawook (Shady´s Art) — marinated chicken fillets grilled on skewers with Nazareth spices, with hummus and coriander potato

estimate≈ 620 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Kafta Maschwiye

22.90

minced meat with onions and parsley on skewers, marinated with Nazareth spices, on salad with hummus

estimate≈ 680 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Kharuf Maschwyi

27.90

grilled marinated lamb shashlik with Arabic spices, with hummus and fattoush salad

estimate≈ 650 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Shady´s Kebab

23.90

minced meat on cinnamon sticks with onions, parsley and pine nuts, marinated with Nazareth spices, grilled

estimate≈ 660 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Lahm Kharuf Matbuch

25.90

Lahm Kharuf Matbuch — Lammragout marokkanischer Art — Moroccan-style lamb ragout: braised lamb in spicy tomato broth with vegetables, dates, figs, and warm couscous

estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 75

Rrus Biriani

19.90

Rice dish with 9 different spices, carrots, peas, almonds, raisins, and grilled chicken breast

estimate≈ 720 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 82

Dlaa Kharuf

27.90

Marinated with spices from Nazareth and grilled, on salad with hummus and coriander potatoes

estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Sidr Al Dagdjadj

19.90

Grilled marinated chicken breast with Nazareth spices and lemon, on salad with coriander potatoes

estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Musahab Mahschy

22.90

Deboned and stuffed chicken leg, with tahini yogurt salad, mint, and cucumber

estimate≈ 680 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Dadjadj Mu`sahab

19.30

Deboned chicken leg marinated with Nazareth spices and grilled, on salad with lemon-paprika potatoes

estimate≈ 710 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83

Kafta Bil Tahina

19.90

Baked minced meat in sesame paste, lemon, and pomegranate syrup, on salad with clove rice

estimate≈ 740 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 73

Eraydes Maklipescatarian

22.50

Shrimp fried with sesame and onions on mixed salad, in garlic, parsley, lemon, and olive oil sauce

estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Eraydes Maschwyipescatarian

25.90

Marinated grilled shrimp skewers on fresh vegetables with sesame and fruits in lemon, with bread

estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Calamaripescatarian

23.70

Fried with onions, garlic, and thyme in special sauce, with clove rice

estimate≈ 690 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 71

Kusa Mahschivegetarian

16.90

Stuffed zucchini with rice, pine nuts, almonds, and walnuts in saffron yogurt sauce

estimate≈ 520 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Bamye Bil Banadoravegan

18.30

Okra in tomato sauce and sesame, with clove rice

estimate≈ 610 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66

M`Gadara bil Bulgurvegetarian

18.40

Cooked green lentils with bulgur and onion, with plain yogurt and fresh salad

estimate≈ 540 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 91

Alternative

Gnocchivegetarian

7.00

With tomato sauce or cream sauce

estimate≈ 320 kcal45 g carbs

Farfallevegetarian

7.00

With tomato sauce or spicy

estimate≈ 300 kcal48 g carbs

Desserts

Knafevegetarian

8.60

Baked glass noodles with sweet cheese, rose water, sugar syrup, and pistachios

estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsheavy 40

Baklawavegetarian

6.90

Assorted oriental sweets

estimate≈ 380 kcal40 g carbsheavy 34

Tien Mahschivegetarian

7.40

4 stuffed figs with 85% dark chocolate and a roasted almond in sour cherry sauce

estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbs

Lafett Gibnevegetarian

8.20

Pastry rolls filled with sweet cheese and raisins, fried in honey butter with pistachios and vanilla ice cream

estimate≈ 520 kcal60 g carbsheavy 31

Lafett Ingasvegetarian

8.70

Lafett Ingas — Birne in der Tasche — Pear in the pocket: stuffed pastry with pears, raisins, and pine nuts in honey, with vanilla ice cream

estimate≈ 480 kcal58 g carbsheavy 43

Busa bil Tamervegetarian

6.90

Date parfait based on grandma's original recipe with walnuts and cardamom

estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbsheavy 44

Busa Arabiyavegetarian

6.90

Arabic parfait with halwa and rose water

estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbsheavy 32

Weekly Menu

Fresh Anchoviespescatarian

14.90

Frische Sardellen — Appetizer, fried on salad, served with tahini and lemon

estimate≈ 310 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Salatet Rumanvegetarian

9.60

Pomegranate salad with mint-honey, walnuts and almonds

estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 66

Lamb Croquettes

16.90

Lammkroketten — 4 pieces of 4-week aged lamb leg, with sweet-spicy sauce and Arabic bread

estimate≈ 520 kcal35 g carbs

Stuffed Sea Breampescatarian

29.70

Gefüllte Dorade — With hummus and coriander potatoes (please pre-order 1 day in advance)

estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Lamb Fillet or Beef Fillet

49.90

Lammfilet oder Rinderfilet — On exotic fruits in dark chocolate-chili sauce

estimate≈ 550 kcal28 g carbs

Lamb Liver

20.90

Lammleber — Marinated and grilled on a skewer, with hummus and coriander potatoes

estimate≈ 620 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Warak Enabvegetarian

8.90

Warak Enab, Vorspeise — 6 grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables, with labneh and bread

estimate≈ 340 kcal32 g carbs

Specialties on Pre-order

Stuffed Lamb Leg

256.00

Gefüllte Lammkeule — With rice, sultanas, nuts; includes a selection of Maza appetizers for 6 people

estimate≈ 1100 kcal85 g carbs

Stuffed Lamb Shoulder

196.00

Gefüllte Lammschulter — With rice, sultanas, nuts; includes a selection of Maza appetizers for 4 people

estimate≈ 1050 kcal80 g carbs

Yogurt Lamb Shank or Mansaf

62.00

Joghurt Lammhaxe oder Mansaf aus der Keule (ohne Knochen) — With nutmeg and cardamom, M`Gadara rice with almonds and pine nuts, fresh salad (min. 2 pers)

estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 78

Stuffed Quails

28.50

Gefüllte Wachteln — 2 quails with raisins, apple and pear in cinnamon-honey marinade, with delicate sauce

estimate≈ 610 kcal48 g carbs

Maglube

63.90

Maglube, gestürzt, plästinensischer Art — Palestinian style: braised chicken with rice and vegetables, with yogurt-cucumber salad

estimate≈ 720 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 84

Is this menu still right?

88veggie
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Plenty of Middle Eastern options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose dishes like M`Gadara bil Bulgur and Bamye Bil Banadora. There are many vegan mezze, including hummus and baba ghannough.

36 vegetarian and 12 vegan dishes out of 75

81dia
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Low Carb Middle Eastern Dining

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-based options. The grilled mains and cold appetizers are very suitable.

41 diabetes-friendly · 75 dishes

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Address: Körnerstraße 2, 04107 Leipzig
Hours: Monclosed
Tue16:00–22:00
Wed16:00–22:00
Thu16:00–22:00
Fri16:00–22:30
Sat16:00–22:30
Sun10:00–14:30
Sundays: Only open the first Sunday of the month and all 4 Advents for breakfast buffet; otherwise closed unless booked for 30+ people. Closed for vacation 08.10. - 18.10.26
Contact: +493414626995 shady@shady-leipzig.de
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), shady-leipzig.de/
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