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Palestinian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and use of fresh, local ingredients.
The dishes often feature ingredients like olive oil, garlic, yogurt, and plenty of fresh herbs & vegetables.
Palestinian cuisine is heavily influenced by regional ingredients and the area's history of trade and cultural exchange. The cuisine shares similarities with other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, but has its unique flavors and dishes.
Chicken Musakhan - Sumac chicken on taboon bread, famous in Jenin.
Falafel – Chickpea or fava bean balls, loved across Palestine. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Baklava – Layers of filo pastry with nuts and syrup, popular in Jerusalem and Nablus. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Kibbeh – Bulgur wheat shells stuffed with spiced meat and pine nuts, famous in Nazareth and Galilee. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Baba Ghanouj – Smoky mashed eggplant with tahini and lemon, popular in Gaza and Jaffa. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Shawerma – Thinly sliced, marinated meat cooked on a vertical spit, famous in Jerusalem and Ramallah. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Grilled Halloumi – Firm, salty cheese grilled to golden perfection, popular in Gaza and coastal cities. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Knafeh Nabulsi – Nablus’ signature dessert with stretchy cheese, crisp pastry, and sugar syrup, often enjoyed at celebrations.
Hummus – Creamy chickpea puree with tahini and lemon, a table essential, common in Jaffa. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Sfiha – Open-faced Levantine meat pies with savory fillings, popular in Jerusalem. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Qidreh – Hebron’s spiced rice and meat dish baked in clay ovens for large gatherings.
Shorbat Adas – Yellow lentil soup, common in Gaza. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Mansaf – Lamb cooked in fermented yogurt sauce over rice, a festive favorite, linked to Hebron.
Warak Dawali – Grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices, linked to Ottoman traditions and served at feasts, well-known in Jenin and Jerusalem. Available at Cleopatra Restaurant.
Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt Roasted green wheat with a smoky flavor, born from an ancient cooking accident, used in hearty stews, common in Jenin.
Maqluba – “Upside-down” rice, vegetables, and meat flipped onto a platter, a centerpiece for family gatherings, popular in Jerusalem.