Israeli Food in Borough Park, Brooklyn

Chicken plates and filled sandwiches anchor Israeli food at Zilus Essen in Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY, available for pickup.

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Sandwiches

The Challah Schnitz

$24.00

Challah holds schnitzel, eggplant, pastrami, hummus, slaw and hot honey.

Chicken

Marinated Pargiot Plate

$25.00

Two marinated baby chicken pieces come with sides and salad.

“Fresh kosher authentic place with a lot of different options on the menu. From Hungarian style to Israeli / Mediterranean style all in one place”

Crispy Schnitzel Plate

$25.00

Large crispy schnitzel comes with two sides and a salad.

Shawarma

Shawarma Pita

$19.00

Seasoned shawarma meat tucked into pita, with sauces available to add.

Shawarma Plate

$29.00

A shawarma plate features seasoned meat with customizable side options.

Salads

Israeli Salad

$4.00

Finely diced cucumber and tomato make this classic Israeli salad.

Chamutzim

$4.00

Pickled vegetables served as a deli-style salad or side.

Jewish Food

Yerushalmi Kugel

$8.00

A baked noodle kugel with sweet, peppery caramelized flavor.

Jachnun

$3.00

A rolled Yemenite pastry slow-baked until tender with a browned exterior.

Hummus and Dips

Hummus Plate

$16.00+

Hummus with warm chickpeas, olive oil, house schug, and six pita quarters.

“Finally good kosher food in brooklyn. The hummus plate was next level. Over night kugel was delicious. Pastrami sandwich was mouth watering. And sesame chicken with rice was bomb Beautiful new place ,lot's of seating and most importantly great service and ambiance served with love by boss zilu and chef yanky!”

Babaganoush

$6.00

Baba ganoush is a smoky eggplant dip served chilled or at room temperature.

Prepared the Zilus Essen Way

Zilus Essen serves Israeli food with crispy schnitzel plates and marinated chicken. Marinated Pargiot Plate includes baby chicken, sides and salad; you can choose sweet potato wedges for a side.

The Sabich Stack pairs spiced chicken with fried eggplant and tahini. The Challah Schnitz combines pastrami bits, hot honey and crispy onions. Shawarma Pita has garlic mayo and red schug options.

Visit us in Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Loaded Hummus Plate comes with warm chickpeas, olive oil, house schug and six pita quarters, and offers a shawarma option.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Israeli food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Marinated Pargiot Plate — This plate serves two pieces of marinated baby chicken with sides and salad; side selections may be customized.
Crispy Schnitzel Plate — A large crispy schnitzel comes with two sides and a salad; side and salad selections may vary.
Crispy Schnitzel - Only Main — The main includes two crispy schnitzel pieces, and optional sauces can be selected separately from the available choices.
The Challah Schnitz — A challah roll layered with schnitzel, fried eggplant, pastrami bits, hummus, harissa, tahini coleslaw, hot honey, and crispy onions.
Marinated Pargiot - Main Only — This main is two pieces of marinated baby chicken, with sauces available as optional customizations.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for israeli food throughout the Borough Park, Brooklyn area. Order your israeli food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Zilus Essen offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Turkey Roll Sandwich and Kids Classic Hot Dog.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.