"The street food of Egypt arrives in fast-casual form in New York City today, courtesy a popular Cairo-based chain. Zooba, now open in Nolita at 100 Kenmare Street at Cleveland Place, focuses on ta’ameya, a patty similar to falafel but made with fava beans instead of chickpeas. It comes in a classic flavor, as well as spicy pepper and pickled lemon ones. All can be stuffed into pita-like baladi bread. There’s also koshari, a hearty bowl of lentils, chickpeas, macaroni, rice, and crispy fried onions topped with garlic vinegar and spiced tomato sauce, as well as hawawshi, or beef patties in various bowls." - Stefanie Tuder
