"Tanoreen is a neighborhood eatery turned NYC institution that has been serving classic Palestinian cuisine in a lovely sit-down setting since 1998. The menu is stacked with savory favorites worth feasting on (kebabs! kafta! baked kibbeh!), but no matter how many courses I end up ordering, I always save room for Tanoreen's famous knafeh for dessert."
"Knafeh (or kunafa) is a sweet, crispy, and fantastically cheesy pastry. Not only is it one of the most unique desserts I've ever had, but it also lends itself well to a celebratory presentation. Even if you aren't adding candles to sing "Happy Birthday" (a common occurrence amongst my crew), the dramatic cheese pull alone is enough to warrant awe-struck "oohs" and "ahhs" before we even start putting fork to plate."
"Various types of knafeh are enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Levant, particularly during religious holidays and family celebrations. A popular version of this gooey pastry - Knafeh Nabulseyeh - finds its origins in the Palestinian city of Nablus, where it's traditionally made with the locale's signature firm, brined cheese (usually from sheep's or goat's milk)."
Tanoreen is a Palestinian restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, operating since 1998, known for classic Palestinian cuisine served in a sit-down setting. While the menu features savory dishes like kebabs, kafta, and baked kibbeh, the restaurant's most celebrated offering is knafeh, a sweet, crispy, and cheesy pastry dessert. Knafeh is a traditional Palestinian staple enjoyed throughout North Africa and the Levant, particularly during religious holidays and celebrations. The most famous version, Knafeh Nabulseyeh, originates from the Palestinian city of Nablus and traditionally uses firm, brined cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk. Since authentic Nabulsi cheese is difficult to find in the United States, Tanoreen adapts the recipe using a blend of Akawi and mozzarella cheese.
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