Papaya Fresh International Marketplace Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Papaya Fresh International Marketplace, a hidden gem located in Fresno, California, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine that excites the palate. As you explore the menu, you'll find a delightful assortment of appetizers like Hummus and Baba Ghanoush, perfect for sharing or savoring solo. The vibrant Tabouli and Fattoush salads showcase fresh, wholesome ingredients with a Mediterranean twist.
For heartier options, their sandwiches, including the flavorful Falafel and Chicken Shawarma Sandwiches, are crowd-pleasers. Don’t miss the plates, with offerings like the Kabab Combo Plate and Gyro Plate, combining spices and freshness in every bite. With options for delivery and on-site parking, your culinary journey at Papaya promises convenience without compromising taste.
Experience a memorable dining adventure with every meal at Papaya Fresh International Marketplace!
Appetizers
Hummus
Ground chickpeas with sesame sauce, blended with lemon juice, garlic & extra virgin olive oil. Served with fresh pita bread & assorted pickles.
Baba Ghanoush
Baked, smoked eggplant marinated with lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Served with freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Hummus with Shawarma Meat
Hummus platter served with tender pieces of beef or chicken shawarma. Served with fresh pita bread & assorted pickles.
Tabouli Salad
A tantalizing salad made of cracked wheat, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, radishes & parsley tossed in lemon juice & olive oil dressing. Served with romaine lettuce.
Fattoush Salad
Romaine lettuce, parsley, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes & radishes mixed with lemon juice, toasted pita bread & olive oil.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta cheese tossed in Greek dressing.
Kibbeh Rolls
3 pieces. A shell of bulghur wheat & minced beef stuffed with ground beef, onions & pine nuts.
Falafel
6 pieces. Golden, crispy falafel made fresh to order. Served with tahini sauce.
Vegetarian Dolmas
6 pieces. Grape leaves rolled & stuffed with rice, tomatoes, parsley & onions cooked in lemon juice & olive oil.
Meat Dolmas
6 pieces. Grape leaves rolled & stuffed with beef, rice, tomatoes, parsley, onions & spices cooked in lemon juice &olive oil.
Chicken Shawarma Cheese Fries
Hot, crispy fries topped with cheese, chicken shawarma and garlic sauce
Beef Shawarma Cheese Fries
Hot, crispy fries topped with cheese, beef shawarma and tahini sauce.
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy falafel balls topped with hummus, parsley, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles & tahini sauce.
Gyro Sandwich
Thinly sliced lamb & beef topped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles & tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Vertically grilled chicken topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles & garlic sauce.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Vertically grilled USDA choice beef tri-tip topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, sumac onions & tahini sauce.
Chicken Shish Kabab Sandwich
Grilled, marinated chicken cubes topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles & garlic sauce.
Beef Shish Kabab Sandwich
Grilled tender beef cubes topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles & tahini sauce.
Kufta Kabab Sandwich
Grilled ground lamb & beef, seasoned with onion, parsley & Mediterranean spices. Topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, sumac onions & pickles.
Lamb Shish Kabab Sandwich
Grilled local, fresh lamb meat topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles & tahini sauce.
Sandwiches
Plates
Falafel Plate
6 crispy falafels served with hummus, salad, tahini sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Combo Plate
3 falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli salad, tahini sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Gyro Plate
Combination of lamb & beef ground together & served with basmati rice, hummus, salad, tzatziki sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Marinated layers of chicken grilled to perfection on our vertical broiler. Served with hummus, salad, garlic sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Beef Shawarma Plate
Marinated beef, slowly grilled on our vertical broiler. Served with hummus, salad, sumac onions, tahini sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Kufta Kabab Plate
2 skewers of grilled, ground lamb & beef, seasoned with onion, parsley & Mediterranean spices. Served with basmati rice, sumac onions, hummus, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Chicken Shish Kabab Plate
2 skewers of marinated chicken breast, grilled & served with basmati rice, salad, garlic sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickle.
Beef Shish Kabab Plate
2 skewers of marinated USDA choice beef tenderloin fresh to order. Served with basmati rice, hummus, salad, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Lamb Shish Kabab Plate
2 skewers of tenderloin sirloin lamb cubes grilled to perfection. Served with basmati rice, hummus, salad, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Kabab Combo Plate
3 skewers of your choice (beef, chicken & kufta) grilled to perfection. Served with basmati rice, salad, garlic sauce, freshly baked pita bread & assorted pickles.
Lamb Chops Plate
4 pieces of local, fresh and tender lamb chops marinated in special spices, grilled and served with Basmati rice, salad and hummus.
Meat Lovers Combo Plate
Includes chicken shawarma, beef shawarma and gyro meat with basmati rice, hummus, salad, and freshly-baked pita bread.
Baklava
1 piece.
Date-Filled Mamoul
1 piece.
Walnut-Filled Mamoul
1 piece.
Desserts
Drinks
Can of Coke
12 oz.
Bottled Water
16 oz.
Doogh Yogurt Drink
16 oz.
Can of Sprite
12 oz.
Can of Diet Coke
12 oz.
Side of Basmati Rice
Bag of Freshly Baked Pita Bread
5 pitas