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Mangal by Aleppo’s Kitchen opens at the Anaheim Packing House
This past weekend, Mangal has finally opened at the Anaheim Packing House. The food stand is a sister concept to Aleppo’s Kitchen on Brookhurst Street in Anaheim's Little Arabia District.
The Syrian restaurant sells popular items from the original restaurant such as grilled kebobs, falafel sandwiches, tabouli, beef and chicken shawarma and kibbeh.
Follow Mangal's Facebook page here.
7 Ramadan iftar buffets in #LittleArabia you must try
Desert Moon Grill
888 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-533-6601
Little Arabia Lebanese Bakery & Cuisine
638 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-833-5760
Olive Tree Restaurant
512 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-535-2878
Rose Cafe (buffet available Thursdays & Sundays, other days set menu)
198 W Cerritos Ave., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-635-3333
El Mahroosa Cafe & Lounge
930 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Ramadan Hours: 7:50 pm - 3 am
Call for info & reservation: 714-991-9200
Al-Sanabel (set menu)
816 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Ramadan Hours: 11 am - 4 am
Call for info & reservation: 714635-4353
Aleppo's Kitchen
513 1/2 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-991-5000
5 Little Arabia “Specials” You Must Try (in no particular order)
This list in no way suggests they’re the best of the best. However, these “specials” were chosen either because they’re outstanding, unique or because they’re underrated.
Sayadiyeh at Olive Tree Restaurant
Many of us can’t wait for Thursdays (or Saturdays) for this fried fish special at Olive Tree known in Arabic as Sayadiyeh. It contains brown rice mixed with 22 different spices, cooked with fillet fish and served with a huge flavored tilapia fish that’s deep fried to perfection! Once you’re done eating, don’t forget to say “Teslam Edeik” to Abu Ahmad. Literally means “may your hands be protected.”
Musakhan at El Mahroosa Cafe
Loyal fans of Little Arabia have known or heard of Chef Um Alaa (the mother of Alaa) long before El Mahroosa was open. Any of you who tried her cooking knows that Musakhan isn’t the only dish you must try, but it does stand out because, arguably, no one seems to perfect it the way she does at El Mahroosa Cafe. Musakhan is a Palestinian dish composed of roasted chicken baked with onions, sumac, allspice, saffron, and fried pine nuts served over taboon bread.
Beef in Cherry Sauce at Aleppo’s Kitchen
It’s really difficult to pinpoint what exactly stands out at Aleppo’s Kitchen, because too many items in their menu aren’t served elsewhere. Not too many foodies know about the grilled beef balls with homemade cherry sauce and it’s definitely worth a try. However, make sure you call an hour in advance, because it’ll take an hour to prepare it.
Stuffed Zucchini and Grape leaves at Alwadee Bakery & Restaurant
Everyone loves stuffed zucchini and grape leaves and the ones done by the awesome ladies at Alwadee Restaurant are no less mouthwatering than your typical Arab mom’s “wara’ enab and mahshi.” Typically the zucchini and grape leaves are stuffed with rice and meat, and olive oil is used to moisten wraps. Available every Saturday.
Methlootha at Arabisc Restaurant
lMost Arabs haven’t even heard of Methlootha, a tasty dish popular in the Najd region of Saudi Arabia. Like most Saudi dishes, Methlootha contains rice and lamb, but what’s different about it is that it’s made of three layers: bread, oats, then rice and lamb (or chicken) and garnished with caramelized onions. Keep in mind that the Chef at Arabisc Restaurant has more than a decade of experience cooking at the Saudi Royal Court.
Kibbeh "footballs" 15th favorite dish in OC!
Aleppo’s Kitchen – one of the most elegant spots in Little Arabia District, known for offering nine types of Syrian Kibbeh, made it recently to OC Weekly’s top 100 favorite dishes in Orange County. At number 15 on the list, Dave Lieberman wrote the following about Kibbeh:
“…you shouldn’t ignore the many styles of kibbeh on the menu. Anything from the beloved “footballs” of bulghur wheat and meat to kibbeh nayyeh, raw seasoned meat, is on offer, and it’s all good.
Order some yoghurt with cucumbers, some lentil soup of pomegranate dip to start, and dig in. domain extension meanings . Your cardiologist will understand.”
Congratulations, Aleppo’s Kitchen!