Celebrating Arab Culture with Food

Sharing Culture Through Food

Food is central in Arab culture – at the heart of social life, a symbol of hospitality, and a vital part of identity, traditions and beliefs.

Food is a vehicle for crossing borders and boundaries, with the culinary experience designed to experience more than just flavor.

Celebrate Arab American Heritage month by exploring the region’s food!

Shawarma

Try out these popular spots!

• NorCal

  • Shawarmaji

  • Mazra

  • Yasmin

• SoCal

  • Sincerely Syria

  • Anwar’s Kitchen

  • Shawarma House

Falafel

Try out these popular spots!

• NorCal

  • Yasmin

  • Sajj Mediterranean

• SoCal

  • Sababa Falafel Shop

  • Kareem’s Falafel

  • Sahara Falafel

  • Joe’s Falafel

Knafeh

Try out these Arab-owned shops:

• NorCal

  • Old Jerusalem Restaurant

  • Reem’s

• SoCal

  • Knafeh Queens

  • Knafeh Cafe

  • Le Mirage Pastry

Baklava

Try out different types of Bakalva:

• Pistachio Baklava

• Walnut Baklava

• Cream Baklava

• Chocolate Baklava

• Carrot Slice Baklava

Coffee

Try out one of your local Yemeni Coffee Shops!

• Qamaria

• Qahwah House

• Sana

• Delah

• Haraz

More Food

Visit your local Arab restaurant and out these popular dishes:

• Hummus (try it with meat)

• Manakeesh

• Baba Ganoush

• Tabouleh

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