Welcome to my home made cuisine

Wessen International Kitchen

Mediterranean Cuisine

Since 2015

Welcome to Wessen Kitchen Mediterranean Cuisine! A true international kitchen. We are a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant located in Tempe, Arizona serving authentic Middle Eastern dishes. In 2015, Chef Wessen created a menu combining fresh ingredients and superb flavor combinations inspired by her love for home cooking. 

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Welcome to Wessen’s home made cuisine

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Wessen Kitchen

Mediterranean Cuisine

Since 2015

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Delights for Every Region

catering from every world region

Delights from Every Region

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Mediterranean Delights

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Greek Favorites

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Italian Plates

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Middle Eastern Authentics

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American Dishes

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Lebanese Salads

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Arabic Food

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Mexican Infusions

We are available for corporate events, social gatherings, and occasions of all kinds. Whether you are planning a small luncheon for work or a dinner party in your home, we will work with you to create an event that is as delicious as it is unforgettable. Contact us below for menu options and pricing. 

Catering Areas We Serve

Although we are located at the heart of Tempe, Wessen Int’l Kitchen caters to every town and neighborhood in the Phoenix metro area. In fact, we had some orders all the way from Flagstaff where the client arranged for his own pick-up and delivery.

We are centrally located on University Dr., less than a mile from loop 101 and two miles from Arizona State University (ASU). We have clients from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Good Year, Fountain Hills and Cave Creek.

Our services do not stop at catering, we can come to your event location, arrange for most elegant presentation to reflect your style, we also offer chafers, specialty dishes, decorations and flower arrangements.

Call Wessen to discuss your catering needs

(480) 516-9613

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Events We Cater To

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Catering for Every Event and Occasion

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Catering for Weddings

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Catering for Baby Showers

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Catering for Baptism Events

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Catering for Corporate Events

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Catering for Engagement Parties

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Catering for Bridal Showers

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Catering for Graduation Parties

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Catering for Communion Parties

We Cater .. It’s Our Specialty

We are available for corporate events, social gatherings, and occasions of all kinds. Whether you are planning a small luncheon for work or a dinner party in your home, we will work with you to create an event that is as delicious as it is unforgettable. Contact us below for menu options and pricing. 

Catering Areas We Serve

Although we are located at the heart of Tempe, Wessen Int’l Kitchen caters to every town and neighborhood in the Phoenix metro area. In fact, we had some orders all the way from Flagstaff where the client arranged for his own pick-up and delivery.

We are centrally located on University Dr. and less than a mile from the I-101. We have clients from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Good Year, Fountain Hills and Cave Creek.

Our services do not stop at catering, we can come to your event location, arrange for most elegant presentation, we also can offer chafers, specialty dishes, decorations and flower arrangements.

Meet Chef Wessen

Meet Chef Wessen

I was born in 1975 with passion for food. Ever since I could remember, I shadowed my Grandmother in the kitchen and by the age of five I made my first meal! Scrambled eggs breakfast for my mother on her birthday.

I scribbled and saved every recipe my Grandma prepared and learned her secrets to mixing spices. I admit I am an old school when it comes to cooking; never cut corners and always patient.

Soon after I immigrated to America in 1994, I realized that I have every opportunity to make my dream of becoming a caterer come true and sure enough, thanks to my family and friends who supported me with my big dreams.

My unique background led to a distinctive skill in using herbs and spices that makes my cuisine a true one of a kind. I personally hand pick my ingredients and only use top quality meats and the freshest vegetables and fruits.

My customers are my inspiration; I go out of my way to please them and make their special occasions an unforgettable experience. I am certain that when you try any of my dishes, you will become a repeat customer, I guarantee you that.

Menu

Check out our Family Trays

A selection of kafta kabob, steak shawarma, chicken kabob and chicken shawarma served on a bed of basmati rice with salad and hummus.

Available in two sizes seveing: 2 to 4 or 4 to 6  persons.

Popular

From Our Menu

We specialize in a variety of lamb dishes from all over the Middle East. Wessen took the traditional Jordanian dish, Mansaf, and put her own twist on it and created one of the most popular dishes at Wessen Kitchen.

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$19

MANSAF

Lamb shank topped with a special creamy yogurt and garlic sauce.

$19

LAMB KABSA

Basmati rice cooked with traditional kabsa spices, with a juicy lamb shank.

KUZI

$19

LAMB MANDI

Slow-cooked seasoned lamb marinated overnight with a variety of middle eastern spices. Famous in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Yemen.

$19

LAMB CURRY

Lamb Curry in a tomato based stew with potatoes.

$4 – $9

HUMMUS

This renowned salad appetizer from the regions of Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Jordan is made daily from scratch. We use fresh garbanzo beans (chic peas) and canned. We add tahini (sesame paste), fresh lemon, virgin olive oil and garlic. garnished with red pepper and parsley and always served with hot pita brad

We serve Hummus as an appetizer or you can have it as a whole meal when you order it topped with chicken or steak shawarma or 4 pieces of falafel.

We serve the best hummus in Phoenix. we guarantee you that.

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LAMB KABSA

Basmati rice cooked with traditional kabsa spices, with a juicy lamb shank.

hummus salad

Popular dishes from every country!

tabouli salad
hummus with chicken shawarma

Craving Middle Eastern Dishes?
Hungry for Mediterranean Food?

At Wessen International Kitchen mediterranean restaurant in Tempe AZ , our dish varieties include Iraqi, Lebanese, Jordanian, Egyptian, Saudi Arabian favorites. We also have a small selection of Greek favorites like Moussaka, from Italy we have Chicken Marsala & Bechamel Pasta.

Saudi’s love our Lamb or Chicken Kabsa and Lamb Mandi, Kuwaiti’s love our Oakra stew with Basmati rice (locally called Bamya). From Lebanon, we have a variety of salads and dishes such as Fattoush salad, Hummus, Tabouli salad and Baba Ghanouj (Roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic).

From Egypt we have our famous Molokhia (shredded chicken mixed with Egyptian spinach, lemon, & garlic).

From Iraq, we have the famous Kuzi (Roasted whole lamb) and Maskouf fish (grilled whole Tilapia fish, call a day in advance to order Maskouf).

Wessen Kitchen is the go-to place when you crave Arabic food. Wessen has brought the best of the Mediterranean food to Phoenix. Give Wessen a try and you won’t regret it.

 

Popular dishes from every country!

Craving Middle Eastern Food?

tabouli salad

At Wessen Kitchen, our dish varieties include Iraqi, Lebanese, Jordanian, Egyptian, Saudi Arabian favorites. We also have a small selection of Greek favorites like Moussaka, from Italy we have Chicken Marsala & Bechamel Pasta.

Saudi’s love our Lamb or Chicken Kabsa, Kuwaiti’s love our Oakra stew with Basmati rice (locally called Bamya). From Lebanon, we have a variety of salads and dishes such as Fattoush salad, Hummus, Tabouli salad and Baba Ghanouj (Roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic).

From Egypt we have our famous Molokhia (shredded chicken mixed with Egyptian spinach, lemon, & garlic).

From Iraq, we have the famous Kuzi (Roasted whole lamb) and Maskouf fish (grilled whole Tilapia fish, call a day in advance to order Maskouf).

 

Contact

Get In Touch

Feel free to contact us and ask us anything from our menu items to the massive catering varieties. 

Testimonials

What our customers are saying!

The food is DELICIOUS and the portions are very generous! We got one of the family platters and have enough for at least 2 meals for 2 adults and 1 child. My son got the bechamel pasta and when he tasted it his eyes got all big and almost ran away with the whole box of food because he didn't want to share. We will be back!

Krista McKinney

Amazing food, perfectly seasoned, so authentic. We drove 45 min to get here, and it was well worth it. We will definitely be back . This is by far the best middle eastern cuisine we’ve tried in the US.

Mohammed Alfatlawi

We love the friendly wait staff and are now addicted to the pasta with bechamel sauce....great place and all food is excellent and priced right. We go at least once a week. You MUST give them a try.

Lee Wade

I absolutely love this place Their beef kabobs, so on point, fresh home made tahini, fluffy delicious golden rice, lovely greek salad and the the Baklava Good God!!! I cannot get enough Thank you, your food is EXCELLENT

Patrick Hayes

Restaurant Hours

Monday – Friday: 11 AM – 8 PM
Saturday: 12 AM – 8 PM
Sunday: Closed

Wessen Int'l Kitchen

Contact

Location

1946 E. University Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281

Email

Phone

(602) 344-9091

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