Jewish Food in Borough Park, Brooklyn

Savory Jewish food, from blintzes to deli sandwiches, is available at Zilus Essen in Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY for pickup.

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Deli

Hot Pastrami

$23.00

Pastrami fills a sandwich, with cold or steamed options.

“Delicious and Very Clean restaurant Great a fast service Best kosher Pastrami sandwich ever”

Steamed Pastrami Plate

$37.00

Steamed pastrami comes with coleslaw, Israeli pickles, and three sauces.

The Brooklyn Bite

$25.75

Steak, pastrami, onions, garlic aioli, and pickled slaw fill this sandwich.

The Challah Schnitz

$24.00

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

Fish

Heimeshe Salmon

$12.00

Salmon served as a fish course in a homestyle preparation.

Gefilte Fish & Chrien

$10.00

Fish loaf is served with chrien, a sharp horseradish condiment.

Chicken

Chicken Soup

$9.75+

Chicken soup with matzah balls and noodles, in medium or large sizes.

“Delicious Heimishe Essen!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! I will definitely be here more often.. Zilu is super friendly & wants to make sure every customer is happy and satisfied! Yanky has tons of experience in cooking, his expertise & consistency is what makes everything so so so good!”

Crispy Schnitzel Plate

$25.00

Large crispy schnitzel comes with two sides and a salad.

Crispy Schnitzel - Only Main

$9.75

Two crispy schnitzel pieces are served as a main dish.

Schnitzel Chicken Platter

$75.00+

A platter of assorted chicken schnitzel and dressings, in two sizes.

Salads

Sour Pickles

$4.00

Sour pickles are tangy, fermented cucumbers served as a side.

Chamutzim

$4.00

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

Cholent, Kugel & Kishka

Overnight Potato Kugel

$6.00

A savory potato casserole baked as a firm, sliceable kugel.

“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!”

Onion Kugel

$8.00

A savory Jewish kugel baked with onion as its defining flavor.

“Grate real food bast onion kugel Excellent service with a smile, .”

At the Heart of Zilus Essen

Zilus Essen serves Jewish food with chicken-and-steak sandwiches, potato kugel, and fish with chrein. The sandwich fillings include pastrami mix, garlic mayo, fried onions, pickles, and arugula.

Chicken Soup comes with matzah balls and noodles. Potato Blintz offers gravy or mushroom sauce, while Liver Plate pairs sautéed liver with four mini club bread slices and an optional rye bread add-on.

Visit us in Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY for pickup, dine-in, or delivery. Crispy Schnitzel Plate comes with two sides and salad; you can pair it with mashed potatoes and sweet potato wedges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Jewish food options?

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

Hot Pastrami — Choose a bread such as rye, pita, or challah, and add optional sauces or deli sides like pickles or sauerkraut.
Chicken Soup — The soup includes matzah balls and noodles; select a medium one-pound or large two-pound size when ordering.
VIP Platter — The platter includes medium cholent, kugel, jachnun, kishka, pickles, coleslaw, a deli roll, hot pastrami, and a cholent egg.
Classic Cholent — Cholent is a slow-cooked Jewish stew traditionally served for Shabbat; choose a small, medium, or large size, with optional sides.
Farfel — This Jewish side is made from small pasta pieces, a familiar form of farfel in Ashkenazi cooking.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for jewish food throughout the Borough Park, Brooklyn area. Order your jewish 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.