The majority of Zionist owned NJ restaurants have tried to subdue their outward image over the past year in order to not draw attention their genocidal agenda and beliefs. With the many successful pro-Palestine marches, rallies, and boycotts that have taken place in NJ, Zionist business owners and staff fear that they will draw-in protestors, lose money, and risk being shuttered for good.
The restaurants highlighted in this article have been positively identified as being Zionist owned and operated. It is requested that all restaurants listed below be boycotted and exposed for being supporting the ongoing genocide against Palestinians and propping up violent settler colonialism in Gaza and occupied Palestine.
This list is not exhaustive, so it’s important to examine any restaurants that may be suspicious, as it can be difficult to identify what businesses are “safe”. The following information can help you figure out if a restaurant in question is Zionist owned and operated. Many Zionist/Israeli restaurants try to squeak by unnoticed by branding themselves as non-specific “Middle Eastern”, “Kosher”, and/or “Mediterranean” establishments, while stealing commonly used Arab and Palestinian Arab cultural images, recipes, and Arabic phrases which they profit off. While their menus typically feature a range of dishes, they often change the name of individual dishes, making their actual intentions and beliefs known. A prime example of this is “Arabic Salad”, which is re-branded as “Israeli Salad”, or “Israeli couscous”. More reading about the Zionist/Israeli tradition of cultural food theft can be found here. Checking out a restaurant’s social media content and websites can also illuminate whether or not they are owned/operated by Zionists.
1. Mia’s Meals- Located at 3 S Haddon Ave. Haddonfield NJ 08033
Mia’s Meals, which is owned and operated by Zionist Mia Eylon, is branded as a “Middle Eastern” falafel bar.
Eylon has utilized social media to brand the restaurant in a trendy way to attract different subsets of patrons including vegans. Looking deeper at the restaurant’s social media page also reveals explicit support for the Palestinian genocide and Israel.
Mia’s Meals is directly engaged in funding the Palestinian genocide.
2. Hamisada– Located at 5325 US Route 9 Howell, NJ 07731
Hamisada brands itself as a non-descript “Mediterranean Kitchen”. It opened in 2021 and features “Israeli salad” amongst other traditional Palestinian, and wider Arab dishes.
They have also featured their support of the Palestinian genocide and the state of Israel on social media.
3. Naf Naf Grill– Located at 1041 NJ Route 73 Marlton, NJ 08053
Naf Naf Grill is a smaller national chain restaurant, founded by Israeli Zionist Sahar Sander, that poses as a “Middle Eastern Grill”. There are locations in several states, including NJ. Nationally, Naf Naf Grill offers franchising opportunities to those who have the capital and poor ethics to do so.
4. Chutzpah Kitchen– Two locations at 138 E Broad St. Westfield NJ, 07090 and 175 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood NJ, 07040
Chutzpah Kitchen, owned by Zionist Israeli Sagi Ohayon, is branded as a “Middle Eastern Street Food” restaurant.
Delving deeper into Chutzpah Kitchen’s Instagram account also further confirms its attachment to Zionism and the Palestinian genocide.
5. Yalla!– 206 W Englewood Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Yalla! in Teaneck NJ, is currently owned by Zionist Jacob Goldberg, and is branded as “#Israeligood”.
It is the most explicitly outward Israeli Zionist restaurant on this list and features many appropriated Arab and Palestinian dishes. The name of the restaurant, Yalla, is also a stolen Arabic phrase used across the Arab world which translates to “Let’s go” and is colloquially used to express urgency or excitement.
6. Bridge Turkish and Mediterranean Grill– Located at 315 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
Bridge Turkish and Mediterranean Grill is advertised as its name suggests, however it is owned and operated by a well known Zionist family the Eriske’s. Nothing on the restaurant’s menu or social media explicitly stands out as a red flag, but looking closely at the Eriske’s family history reveals their status as Zionists.
7. Mezza- Located at 22 Jefferson Avenue Westwood, NJ 07675
Mezza is branded as a general “Mediterranean Bistro”.
Mezza has been around since 2008 and is Zionist/Israeli owned. All the bread the restaurant features is specifically shipped in from occupied Palestine, showing direct ties to Israel. The name itself “Mezza” is stolen from Arabic.
Mezza’s decor also signals to its appropriation.
8. Perfect Pita– Located at 13-22 River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Perfect Pita is posed as a “Middle Eastern Kosher” restaurant. It is owned and operated by Zionist Yaron Edi.
Perfect Pita features “Israeli Salad” and other “authentic” Israeli food such as Corn Salad.
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