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!

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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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