Seeking a fast and semi health lunch in the Italian Market, I popped in to Alzaytouna, a 2 year old Mediterranean restaurant. The menu, as one might expect, is full of kebabs and falafel.
Posted at 12:43 pm, April 22nd, 2013 under MIddle Eastern.
For a relatively quick, healthy, and cheap lunch in University City, Hummus is a decent option. You can choose from sandwiches, salads, and platters ranging from $6 to $13 dollars.
Posted at 1:20 pm, January 28th, 2013 under falafel, MIddle Eastern, University City.
Neither the name nor the look of the storefront of Shish Kabob Palace is particularly enticing. This restaurant, located in a strip mall, certainly does not conjure up the image of a “palace”. You can’t judge a palace by its cover I guess; the sizable menu did a way better job at reeling me in than the meat stick decal on the door.
This palace serves Bukharian and Russian food. Bukharia is a region of Uzbekistan. From my other dining experiences with the cuisine of Russian/former USSR countries I knew this meant I could expect funky cold salads, dumplings in various forms, soups, and skewered meats.
Posted at 1:44 pm, November 19th, 2012 under BYOB, MIddle Eastern, North East, Russian, salad, sit-down, soup, Uzbeki.
I hope you and your loved ones fared the storms alright. I am thankful I didn’t lose power so that the precious baked clams my mom made me that I am saving in my freezer for the right moment didn’t go bad. Restaurants and cafes are reopening, including La Va. La Va Cafe is a cute neighborhood cafe that stands out from other because of the sneaky Israeli menu. Beyond the paninis and pastries you can find burekas, schnitzel, and hummus.
I was looking for something comforting, and upon seeing shakshuka, I was instantly reminded of a really fun meal in Israel at Dr. Shakshuka where a group of us dined from communal bowls of bright, cooked down tomatoes topped with runny egg.
Posted at 1:45 pm, October 31st, 2012 under cafe, MIddle Eastern.
Today Luncher John tries Aya’s kebabs
On the quiet 2100 block of Arch Street is Aya’s Café, a restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. While the primary focus for this Zagat-rated spot is undoubtedly its BYO dinner service, Aya’s also serves up some lunch options for those craving some good Middle Eastern food.
Posted at 11:11 am, September 18th, 2012 under BYOB, MIddle Eastern.
I was upset at first when I heard that S &H Kebob house, a favorite South St cheap eats Turkish spot, had turned into Leziz Turkish. But, luckily it was just the name that changed. The menu is intact. And lunch specials are still under $10 including my favorite dish- the manti. I made a return trip to try some of the other lunch specials, like the lamb shawarma.
Posted at 1:48 pm, August 13th, 2012 under BYOB, MIddle Eastern, Team Baba Ghanoush.
This week, Luncher Janeane from Phillyism is in Old City eating an Israeli favorite of mine- shakshuka.
Café Ole, an Israeli café sandwiched between Old City boutiques, is somewhat of a Mediterranean Oasis for lunching locals – with an otherworldly vibe and unique lunch eats. It’s the perfect place to grab a coffee, grab lunch, or just hang out with an iced tea, with tables inside and out and doors swung open as if they’re waiting for your arrival. If the café isn’t busy, it’s really the perfect place to relax in Old City. On beautiful days during the coffee rush and lunch, it can get jam packed, so expect slower service and to have to make your way through a ravenous lunch crowd.
Posted at 12:06 pm, June 21st, 2012 under MIddle Eastern.
