"On most nights, it operates like any other of-the-moment restaurant, turning out a menu of Middle Eastern favorites-most notably, the now-famous golden Malka schnitzel, stuffed with mashed potatoes and served with an array of dips that demand to be dragged through."
"But come Thursday, the lights dim, the DJ turns it up and the place morphs into something closer to a Tel Aviv fever dream. The menu stays put, but the energy doesn't: prix fixe tends to rule the room-because who has time to deliberate over ordering when people are dancing on tables?"
"The mood may swing wildly from quiet Tuesday night dinner to full-blown party, but one thing at Malka remains constant: the menu's dedication to Middle Eastern flavors, mainly anchored by three standout-the focaccia, the branzino hraime and the above mentioned schnitzel."
Malka represents Eyal Shani's first kosher dining venture in the U.S., with locations on the Upper West Side and in Dumbo. The restaurant operates with dual personalities: weeknights feature traditional service of Middle Eastern cuisine, while Thursdays transform into high-energy party atmospheres with dancing and prix fixe menus. The Dumbo location leverages its corner position strategically. Signature dishes include golden schnitzel stuffed with mashed potatoes, branzino hraime, and focaccia marbled with vegetables. The restaurant hosts occasional wine pairing dinners featuring kosher bottles from around the world paired with regionally inspired dishes from Italy and Spain.
Read at Time Out New York
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