Ziatun
Middle Eastern restaurant · Beacon ·
Palestinian bistro with vegan options, known for za'atar fries
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Palestinian bistro with vegan options, known for za'atar fries
"Even on weekdays, when Beacon is quieter with fewer tourists, this Palestinian spot is consistently packed with families and friends sharing mezze. Join them for lunch, but be prepared to wait about 40 minutes for a prime table—it’s worth it to dive into plates of hand-rolled kibbe and halloumi. The moist and impossible-to-put-down kofta burger is exactly what you’ll need after walking 10,000 steps throughout Dia or climbing your way up the firetower. We’ve found ourselves coming up with excuses to take the Metro-North again just to get another spicy tahini-filled bite and a fistful of za’atar fries." - anne cruz, clare lagomarsino, keith hernandez, chanize thorpe
"This Palestinian restaurant is a nice fast-casual option (with table service) after visiting Dia Beacon or taking a hike nearby, easily accessible by Metro-North on Beacon’s Main Street." - Emma Orlow
"Even on weekdays, when Beacon is quieter with fewer tourists, this Palestinian spot is consistently packed with families and friends sharing mezze. Join them for lunch, but be prepared to wait about 40 minutes for a prime table—it’s worth it to dive into plates of hand-rolled kibbe and halloumi. The moist and impossible-to-put-down kofta burger is exactly what you’ll need after walking 10,000 steps throughout Dia or climbing your way up the firetower. We’ve found ourselves coming up with excuses to take the Metro-North again just to get another spicy tahini-filled bite and a fistful of za’atar fries." - anne cruz
"Even on weekdays, when Beacon is quieter with fewer tourists, this Palestinian spot is consistently packed with families and friends sharing mezze. Join them for lunch, but be prepared to wait about 40 minutes for a prime table—it’s worth it to dive into plates of hand-rolled kibbe and halloumi. The moist and impossible-to-put-down kofta burger is exactly what you’ll need after walking 10,000 steps throughout Dia or climbing your way up the fire tower. We’ve found ourselves coming up with excuses to take the Metro-North again just to get another spicy tahini-filled bite and a fistful of za’atar fries. photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David Lee photo credit: David A. Lee Pause Unmute" - Anne Cruz
"A fast-casual Palestinian restaurant in Beacon opened in May 2015 by a husband-and-wife team who are deeply embedded in the community; the owners wear keffiyehs, know many customers by name and order, and intentionally opened the restaurant after a 2014 strike to explicitly assert Palestinian identity. The space is used not only to serve food but to educate patrons about Palestinian culture and history, and it has been embraced by locals—sometimes drawing lines out the door—who come to ask about the owners’ background, show support, and learn about Palestine." - ByElena Dudum
