Open Sesame LB

Open Sesame LB Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at Ali Kobeissi
Founder
(2814)

Beirut, Lebanon

a country of contrasts and diversities, a place
with many old traditions and much sophistication,
where modern Lebanon stands alongside ancient ruins
and old souks (market places), where trade still flourishes
and the aroma of exotic spices fills the air. This is where
I spent the first nineteen years of my life, never imagining
the incredible journey I would take. It was during t

hose early years, working my summer
vacations in a spice factory, where I learned to mix many
exotic spices, and developed a love for healthy, flavorful
food as well as an understanding that healthy food did not
need to include any animal fats or additives in order to be
considered… delicious...! It was with this knowledge in 1988 that I arrived in
Belmont Shore - a neighborhood that I instantly fell in
love with, and had a vision. My vision then was to have
a restaurant focusing on serving guests the most healthy,
wholesome and delicious Lebanese food in a casual yet
somewhat exotic ambience. This vision, for me, became a reality in 1999 when

I opened the doors and welcomed my first guests

to Open Sesame. To all our loyal guests who have continued to support and
believe in us…we thank you and trust you will continue
to tell us that we are

“Your Favorite Restaurant”.

Hummus, but make it extra 😋 Topped with warm kibbi stuffing, perfect to dive into 😍
05/31/2026

Hummus, but make it extra 😋 Topped with warm kibbi stuffing, perfect to dive into 😍

Weekend cravings? We’ve got you 😉
05/24/2026

Weekend cravings? We’ve got you 😉

This one’s for our dip lovers🥰 Our babaganoush is made with roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, and a touch of love. Have y...
05/16/2026

This one’s for our dip lovers🥰 Our babaganoush is made with roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, and a touch of love. Have you had your babaganoush fix yet? 😉

Monday made better with Lebanese pizza🍕😋 See you for a slice 😉
05/04/2026

Monday made better with Lebanese pizza🍕😋 See you for a slice 😉

Let us introduce you to our latest creation at ❤️ Grilled Scottish salmon, perfectly charred and served over a rich Med...
04/22/2026

Let us introduce you to our latest creation at ❤️ Grilled Scottish salmon, perfectly charred and served over a rich Mediterranean tomato sauce with Kalamata olives, garlic, and fresh arugula 😋 Finished with basmati vermicelli rice and a touch of lemon. Mashallah 😍

Meet some of the cutest humans from the family, Part 2 🥹🥰
04/08/2026

Meet some of the cutest humans from the family, Part 2 🥹🥰

Dreaming about hummus is normal.. right ? 😉
03/25/2026

Dreaming about hummus is normal.. right ? 😉

Part 1… because apparently running a restaurant takes a lot of humans🥰
03/13/2026

Part 1… because apparently running a restaurant takes a lot of humans🥰

Something delicious is cooking 🥰 Behind the scenes with Chef Ali 😍 A new dish is coming soon to our family !! Stay tune...
03/01/2026

Something delicious is cooking 🥰 Behind the scenes with Chef Ali 😍 A new dish is coming soon to our family !! Stay tuned 😉

So nice hanging out with your furry friends at 🐾❤️Thanks so much for your visit! 🥰
02/20/2026

So nice hanging out with your furry friends at 🐾❤️Thanks so much for your visit! 🥰

The kind of dinner you look forward to all day ✨
02/08/2026

The kind of dinner you look forward to all day ✨

If your Wednesday needs comfort… we’ve got foul ✨A classic you can never go wrong with. Our Foul M’damas hits every time...
01/28/2026

If your Wednesday needs comfort… we’ve got foul ✨A classic you can never go wrong with. Our Foul M’damas hits every time🥰

Lunch Pita Specials✨Available Mon–Fri, 11:30am–4pm in Long Beach. Choose your pita + hummus, fattoush or soup, served wi...
01/13/2026

Lunch Pita Specials✨
Available Mon–Fri, 11:30am–4pm in Long Beach. Choose your pita + hummus, fattoush or soup, served with spicy garlic potatoes or fries.
Save this for your next lunch 😋

This is your sign to order falafel today 😉
01/09/2026

This is your sign to order falafel today 😉

Year wrapped, hearts full.❤️ The Open Sesame family wants to thank each and every one of you for your support, your smil...
12/31/2025

Year wrapped, hearts full.❤️ The Open Sesame family wants to thank each and every one of you for your support, your smiles, and all the moments shared around our table. We’re so excited for another year together. ✨ Let’s make 2026 a great one!!
Happy new year 🥂

Happy labor day friends! 🥳✨ Come dine with us today or take us to your party with an online order! Looking forward to se...
09/01/2025

Happy labor day friends! 🥳✨
Come dine with us today or take us to your party with an online order! Looking forward to serving you soon! ❤️‍🔥

From day one to today, it’s the people who pour their time, energy, and heart into this place that make Open Sesame what it is now. Happy Labor Day to our team and to everyone who keeps the world moving with their hard work! 💛
Come celebrate with us today or bring us to your party with an online order! Happy to see you soon ✨🥰

07/18/2025
Liberty, labneh, and lemony garlic potatos …That’s our kind of independence day 😉🇺🇸
07/04/2025

Liberty, labneh, and lemony garlic potatos …
That’s our kind of independence day 😉🇺🇸

Our beloved Baklawa Crumble is calling….It’s crispy, cool, just-sweet-enough, and totally unforgettable.A guest favorite...
05/07/2025

Our beloved Baklawa Crumble is calling….
It’s crispy, cool, just-sweet-enough, and totally unforgettable.
A guest favorite for a reason💛✨🍨

Treat your mama this weekend and everyday 😘

Every frame tells a story.Some loud, some quiet—but all part of what makes this place feel like home.Come take a seat, t...
04/29/2025

Every frame tells a story.
Some loud, some quiet—but all part of what makes this place feel like home.

Come take a seat, take it in, and stay awhile. 💛

Address

5215 E 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA
90803

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+1 562-202-5209

Website

https://order.toasttab.com/online/locations/0e044934-4633-4c1c-88e9-f2d04beaa995/default

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