Expert catering services for unforgettable gatherings and celebrations.
Delicious Syrian Cuisine, soul food, sweets and cakes for Every Event
Expert catering services for unforgettable gatherings and celebrations.
Our Culinary Heritage
Syrian Soul Catering was born from a legacy. A branch of our family’s beloved business, Exotic Bakeries, which proudly served the Ann Arbor community for over 33 years, Syrian Soul carries forward a deep tradition of home-cooked Syrian cuisine and handcrafted French and Middle Eastern pastries.
Rooted in family recipes and generations of culinary craftsmanship, our food tells a story of culture, hospitality, and heart. After traveling south for my education, I became immersed in the rich flavors and traditions of Southern cuisine—an experience that inspired the evolution of our menu. The result is a unique fusion where soulful comfort food meets bold Middle Eastern flavors.
At Syrian Soul, we proudly serve halal meats, prioritize quality and integrity in every dish, and are committed to supporting the local economy by partnering with local farmers and suppliers whenever possible. Every meal we prepare is made with purpose, passion, and respect for our heritage—bringing people together through food that feeds both the body and the soul.
A taste of our culinary creations in every bite
Tabooleh Baladi
Garlic Cilantro Potatoes
Veggie Platter
Chocolate Covered Bonbons
Honey Cornbread
Rice Mjeddarah and Legume Salad
Baklava Cheesecake
Falafel
Raspberry Cheesecake
Lentil Soup
Custom Wedding Cake
Assorted mini tarts
Meet the owner, Tamara.
Syrian soul full menu
salads
^+Beet Salad
Roasted and sliced red beets tossed in a lemon dressing with feta, garlic, onions and parsley.
*Tabooleh Baladi
A regional salad made with parsley, onions, tomatoes, red and green cabbage, red peppers, fine brown burgel and mint. Tossed in pomegranate molasses and olive oil.
*+Legume Salad
Black eyed peas tossed with parsley, tomatoes, garlic, onions, lemon and olive oil.
*+Cauliflower Salad
Flash fried cauliflower tossed in a tahini dressing with garlic, onions and parsley.
^Couscous Salad
Fine grain couscous, feta, red/green/orange peppers, red onion, black pepper, lemon, cilantro, parsley and olive oil
*Fatoosh Salad
Our house salad made with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, parsley and pita chips. Tossed in our house made dressing.
^+Traditional Potato Salad
Traditional potato salad made with Red skin potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and relish in a Mayonnaise based dressing.
*Primavera Pasta Salad
Seasonal vegetables with pasta in a dijon vinaigrette.
*+Eggplant Salad
Fried eggplant tossed with multicolored bell , garlic, parsley, salt, lemon, and olive oil
*+Syrian Coleslaw
Shaved red cabbage tossed with parsley, onions, garlic, and pomegranate with a tahini dressing.
*^Broccoli Slaw
Shredded Broccoli, Carrots, cabbage, red onion in a creamy tangy dressing.
+*Garden Explosion
Spring greens, carrot ribbons, red onions, castelvetrano olives, glazed nuts, craisins, cherry tomatoes, crisy fried onions, sweet peppers all in a French style vinaigrette.
Traditional Tabooleh
Chopped Italian parsley, tomatoes, onion, fine bulger, lemon, salt, olive oil.
Dips and sauces
*+Hummus
House made hummus made with imported chickpeas, garlic, tahini and lemon. Topped with cumin and red pepper.
^+Syrian Cucumber Yogurt
Cucumbers blended with mint,salt, garlic and labne.
^+Garlic Sauce
Whipped garlic, egg whites, salt, lemon.
^+Babaghanouj
Labneh blended with garlic, tahini, lemon, and salt, made with either eggplant, zucchini, or beets.
*+Tahini
Tahini paste, water, lemon. salt.
*+Avocado bomb
Cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, lime, pepper, tomatillo, avocado, olive oil, salt.
*+Jalapeno Apricot
House made apricot jam, garlic, salt, pepper, jalapeno, olive oil.
^+Mexican White
Mexican crema, salt, oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, tajin, valentina hot sauce.
*+Chipotle lime
Lime, chipotle peppers, mayo, garlic, salt, pepper.
^+Curry Aioli
Mayo, curry powder, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt.
^+Mexican Street Corn
Corn, mayo, cotija cheese, lime, tajin
*+Spicy Coconut Mango
Mango, coconut milk, garlic, cilantro, honey, vegan mayo, salt, Thai chili pepper.
Warm Veg side dishes
*+Spinach Divine
Sautéed spinach cooked with caramelized onions and whole caramelized garlic cloves, seasoned with lemon and salt.
*+Monazalay
Mixed seasonal vegetables roasted then stewed in garlic, onions, red pepper and tomato.
*+Makmoor
Fried eggplant drained then stewed in tomatoes, onions, garlic and mint.
*+Organic Green Beans
Whole fresh organic green beans stewed with tomatoes, onions and garlic.
*+Stewed Okra
Imported baby okra stewed with tomatoes and caramelized whole garlic cloves. Seasoned with a hint of pomegranate molasses and fresh chopped cilantro.
*+Lentil Soup
Made with yellow lentils, Egyptian rice, cumin, Aleppo pepper emulsified then topped with caramelized onions and pita chips (optional).
*+Vegetarian Grape leaves
Rice, onion, garlic, tomatoes and spices wrapped in grape leaves. Cooked with lemon and olive oil.
*+Fried Okra
Okra diced and battered in a corn meal base then fried, Served with a Cajun aioli.
+Fried Cabbage
Chopped cabbage with beef bacon, brown sugar, salt, pepper, onions, garlic, and smoked paprika.(can be made vegan if requested)
+Southern Mixed Greens
Collard, mustard, and turnip greens stewed with onions garlic, smoked turkey legs and spices.(can be made vegan if requested)
*+BBQ Baked Beans
Beans baked with onions, garlic, brown sugar, and homemade BBQ sauce
Starchy sides
*+Sauteed Potatoes
Potatoes fried then sautéed in a red pepper paste with garlic and coriander.
^Sweet Potato Mash
Roasted sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, nutmeg and butter. Topped with marshmallows then baked until golden brown.
^Tamara's Famous Mac
A blend of 8 cheeses with heavy cream, butter, garlic, and seasonings baked until golden brown
^Tamara's Famous "Fiesta" Mac
Multicolored bell peppers, onions, added to Tamaras mac.
*+Cilantro Garlic Potatoes
Baby golden potatoes fried then sautéed with garlic, salt, coriander and fresh cilantro.
*Damascus Lentil
Lentils cooked with garlic, onions, cilantro and egg noodles. Seasoned with pomegranate molasses, then topped with caramelized onions.
*Tomato Red Burgel
Coarse burgel (cracked bulgar wheat) cooked in a tomato sauce seasoned with onions, garlic and red pepper.
*Syrian White Rice
Jasmine rice cooked with vermicelli and topped with Syrian spices.
+*Rice Mjedarrah
Jasmine rice cooked with lentils, then topped with caramelized onions.
^Honey Cornbread
Homemade Cornbread infused and topped with local honey.
^+Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Baby gold potatoes mashed with heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and butter.
^Yeast Rolls
Yeast rolls topped with whipped honey butter, cinnamon sugar butter, garlic butter, or salted butter.
+*Veggie Rice Maqluba
Jasmine rice cooked with fried eggplant, bell peppers, and onions cooked in a spice tomato base.
Protein choices
*+Falafel
Ground chickpeas, garlic, and spices balled then fried to crispy perfection. Served with of tahini.
Handheld Pies
All made in our delicious bread dough with complimentary spices.
Meat options: Chicken, Chicken & Cheese, Beef, Beef & Cheese
Veggie options: Cheese, Spinach & Feta
Vegan options: Spinach, Red Pepper Sfeeha
Red Pepper Kibbie
Steamed kibbie balls topped with our special and unique red pepper walnut sauce.
^Ajjeh
Zucchini, squash, eggs, flour, spices, garlic, onions and oil. Baked then cut into squares and served with garlic sauce.
+Saucy Rotisserie Chicken
Whole roasted chicken comes in choice of 3 rubs. Chicken shawarma, Cajun BBQ, or Adobo Garlic.
+Chicken Shawarma
All white meat chicken marinated in garlic, olive oil, pepper, lemon and salt. Grilled and sliced.
+Kefta
Ground meat of choice seasoned with complimentary seasoning, then hand formed and grilled. Made with choice chicken, beef, or turkey.
+BBQ Beef Ribs
Dry rubbed beef ribs slow roasted then coated in a house made sweet and spicy bbq sauce.
+BBQ Brisket
Brisket slow roasted then glazed with a sweet and smokey BBQ sauce until caramelized.
+Dawood Basha
Kefta meatballs, potatoes, onions, and peppers in a tomato based stew.
Chicken and Veg Stew with coucous
Chicken, squash, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, jalapeno, onions stewed in a spiced tomato base. Served with small grain couscous. Can be made vegan.
+*Mushwarma
Trumpet mushrooms, wheat gluten protein cutlets marinated in a creole honey garlic rub roasted on aa shawarma spit
Southern Cubed steak and gravy
Cubed steak simmered for hours in a herbd gravy served with green peas.
Sweet Endings
+Chocolate Truffles
Homemade chocolate truffles infused and coated. comes in raspberry, orange, mocha, amaretto, strawberry, and chocolate.
Mammoul
Traditional semolina cookies filled with either walnut/cinnamon/sugar, pistachio/rose water/sugar, or dates.
Mini Kanafa
Mini sized kanafa filled with your choice of either sweet cheese or walnut cinnamon and sugar.
Almond Pear Tart
A French tart in bar form. Shortbread topped with an almond cream base, and sliced poached pears baked topped with an apricot glaze.
Fruit Nut and Honey Bars
A shortbread base topped with a variety of dried fruit, nuts, honey, and lemon.
Pecan Pie Bars
Your favorite pecan pie in bar form.
Baklava
Traditional baklava made with either cashew, walnut, pistachio, pine nuts, or sweet cheese.
+Halawa
Tahini and pistacio based tradional dessert.
+Brigadario
Brazillian truffles made with strawberry, chocolate, coconut, or lemon.
Mousse Bars
Our famous mousse bars each made to compliment its own flavor. Available in Mocha, Strawberry Shortcake, Blackberry Mango, Lemon Berry, Amaretto, PB chocolate, Blueberry, Chocolate Cherry, and Grasshopper.
+Syrian Rice Pudding
Light and airy whipped rice pudding topped with crushed pistachios.
Cobbler
Traiotional cobbler made with either berry, peach, apple, or strawberry rhubarb.
Banana Pudding
Traditional Banana Pudding made with fresh bananas, chessman cookies, pudding, and whipped cream.
Specialty Cakes
All made in either 8, 10, 12, or 14 inch round.
Lemon Mousse
Vanilla bean cake layered with a tart yet sweet lemon mousse. Frosted with your choice of whipped or butter cream. (Add strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for an extra charge,)
Fruit Chauntae
Vanilla bean cake layered with a variety of seasonal fruits and Chantilly cream. Frosted with your choice of whipped or butter cream.
Strawberry Moussaline
Layers of fresh strawberries and mousseline cream in a vanilla bean cake. Frosted with your choice of whipped or butter cream.
Death by chocolate
A rich dark chocolate cake layered with chocolate ganache and chocolate mousse. Frosted with chocolate butter cream and topped with a chocolate ganache drip and dark chocolate shavings. (Add fresh strawberries, raspberries, caramel, or mocha for an extra charge)
Coconut cream
A light vanilla bean cake layered with a coconut mousse frosted with a coconut vanilla butter cream then coated with flaked coconut. (Add pineapple for an extra charge)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
A vanilla bean cake layered with edible raw cookie dough frosted with a vanilla bean butter cream, topped with dark chocolate ganache and a giant chocolate chip cookie.
Pistachio Rose
A Pistachio cake layered with a rosewater cream and fresh pistachios. Frosted in your choice of rose whipped or butter cream, topped with pistachios and dried rose petals.
Biscoff Cookie Butter
A vanilla bean cake layered with a Biscoff cookie butter mouse then frosted in a Biscoff butter cream then topped with Biscoff cookies. (Add chocolate ganache or caramel for an extra charge)
Strawberry Crunch
Layers of strawberry and vanilla bean cake layered with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting, frosted with a cream cheese frosting then coated in an organic strawberry cookie crumble, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Banana Pudding
A vanilla bean cake layered with fresh bananas and vanilla pudding mousse, frosted in whipped cream topped and coated in whole Nilla wafers then topped with fresh bananas.
Blackberry Lavender
A lavender infused vanilla cake layered with a blackberry mousse. Frosted with your choice of whipped or butter cream. Topped with fresh blackberries.
PB Cup
Chocolate cake filled with a peanut butter mousse. Frosted with a PB butter cream, topped with a milk chocolate drip and Reese's PB cups.
Cookies and Cream
Chocolate cake filled with an Oreo mousse, frosted in a vanilla butter cream, chocolate ganache drip, and topped with Oreos.
* VEGAN +GLUTEN FREE ^VEGETARIAN
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