Burekas (בורקס)
Filled pastry; phyllo or puff pastry with various fillings. Originally Turkish/Balkan, brought by Sephardic Jews. Eaten as snack or meal.
Pocket Sandwiches
Step into the exciting realm of Pocket Sandwiches in our dedicated category! Journey through the world of these compact, on-the-go delights, from the iconic Hot Pockets to the traditional Cornish Pasty. Uncover the magic behind a well-stuffed pocket sandwich and the endless possibilities it offers. Whether you prefer a crispy crust or a fluffy bread exterior, there's a pocket sandwich for everyone.
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.
Brik (בריק)
Tunisian fried pastry; thin dough wrapped around egg, tuna, potato, capers, deep-fried until crispy. Yolk should be runny.
Arayes (ערייס)
Meat-stuffed pita; pita filled with spiced ground meat, grilled until crispy.
Shanklish Sandwich (ساندويش شنكليش)
Shanklish sandwich; aged, spiced cheese rolled in za'atar or red pepper, with tomato and onion.
Sfiha (صفيحة)
Open meat pies; boat-shaped with spiced meat, onion, tomato, pine nuts.
Sfiha Baalbakiyeh (صفيحة بعلبكية)
Baalbek-style sfiha; famous from the Bekaa Valley.
Sawda Sandwich (ساندويش سودا)
Chicken liver sandwich; sautéed chicken livers with garlic, pomegranate molasses, onion.
Sawda Djej (سودا دجاج)
Chicken liver sandwich; the classic.
Sambousek (سمبوسك)
Half-moon pastries; fried or baked, filled with meat, cheese, or spinach.
Sambousek Jibneh (سمبوسك جبنة)
Cheese sambousek.
Samak Makli (سمك مقلي)
Fried fish sandwich; small fried fish in bread.
Saida Fish Sandwich
Fish sandwich from Saida; coastal city known for fresh fish.
Rakakat (رقاقات)
Cheese rolls; phyllo pastry rolled around cheese, fried.
Nayyeh Sandwich (ساندويش نيء)
Raw meat sandwich; raw lamb or beef (similar to kibbeh nayyeh) in bread.