Israel
Falafel HaKosem Style
Style from famous HaKosem stand; known for quality.
Falafel Charif (פלאפל חריף)
Spicy falafel; with s'chug (Yemenite hot sauce) and hot peppers.
Falafel b'Pita (פלאפל בפיתה)
Falafel in pita; the classic format. Pita pocket stuffed with falafel balls, chopped salad, pickles, and sauces.
Falafel b'Lafa (פלאפל בלאפה)
Falafel in laffa; wrapped in large Iraqi flatbread for bigger portions.
Falafel Batata (פלאפל בטטה)
Sweet potato falafel; modern variation.
Falafel Adom (פלאפל אדום)
Red falafel; with beets or red peppers mixed in.
Druze Pita (פיתה דרוזית)
Druze-style pita; thin, large, baked on domed saj. Fresh-baked, used for wrapping.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Corned beef; deli style.
Chopped Liver Sandwich (כריך כבד קצוץ)
Chopped liver on bread.
Challah Sandwich (כריך חלה)
Sandwich on challah; braided egg bread.
Cabbage Salad (סלט כרוב)
Shredded cabbage; common falafel topping.
Burekas (בורקס)
Filled pastry; phyllo or puff pastry with various fillings. Originally Turkish/Balkan, brought by Sephardic Jews. Eaten as snack or meal.
Burekas with Egg
Burekas served with hard-boiled egg and pickle; traditional way.
Burekas Tapuchei Adama (בורקס תפוחי אדמה)
Potato burekas; mashed potato filling.
Burekas Gvina (בורקס גבינה)
Cheese burekas; filled with Bulgarian-style salty cheese.