Lev Kitchen – Middle Eastern

Name: Lev Kitchen
Address: 222, East State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US
Telephone: +16073190262
Price range: $

The air at Lev Kitchen is thick with the irresistible aroma of golden, buttery malawach, a flaky Yemeni flatbread that takes center stage as both a savory vessel and a sweet indulgence. From the sizzle of spicy merguez and halloumi to the delicate crunch of fried dough dusted with halva and pistachio butter, every bite offers a vibrant journey through Middle Eastern-inspired comfort. This inviting space transforms the morning routine into a sensory celebration, where crispy fingerling potatoes and rich, jam-filled pastries create a warm and soulful atmosphere.

222, East State Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850 +16073190262 https://www.levkitchen.com/

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, anti-inflammatory, low-fodmap, carnivore, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Pistachio Butter & Jam Malawach - $9.25: House Made Pistachio Butter, Seasonal Jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sausage Egg & Cheese - $13: Lamb Merguez Sausage, Chevre Cheese, Red Schug, Scallion, Cilantro, Scrambled Eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Haloumi & Egg Malawach - $12: Halloumi Cheese, Scrambled Eggs, Seasonal Jam, Local Greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Bacon Egg & Cheese Malawach - $12: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Urfa Aioli, Scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Oyster Mushroom, Cherry Tomato & Egg Malawach - $11.5: Scrambled Eggs, Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Scallion, Parsley, Urfa Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $8.5: Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Urfa Aioli, Scallion, Silan, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Yogurt Parfait - $6.75: Remembrance Farm Yogurt, Homemade Granola, Seasonal Fruit Coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Breakfast Halva - $8: Served with Cardamom Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Sweet Fried Malawach Dough - $9: Orange Blossom Caramel, Powdered Sugar, Cardamom Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Malawach Wraps

Merguez Malawach - $16: Lamb Merguez Sausage, Hummus, Chevre Cheese Red Schug, Scallion, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Shakshuka Malawach - $11.75: Shakshuka Spread, 6 Minute Egg, Scallion, Cilantro, Feta Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Haloumi Malawach - $12.5: Seasonal Jam, Seared Haloumi Cheese, Pistachios, Greens Mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Mamalawach - $9.75: Hummus, Feta Cheese, Grated Tomato, Roasted Onion, Pickled Vegetables, Cilantro, Scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Za'atar Chicken Malawach - $14.25: Za’atar Roasted Chicken, Hummus, Urfa Aioli, Green Schug, Scallion, Parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Sweet & Spicy Chicken - $14.25: Za’atar Roasted Chicken, Seasonal Jam, Red Schug, Almonds, Scallion, Greens Mix Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean
Oyster Mushroom & Cherry Tomato Malawach - $12.25: Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Pilpelchuma, Hummus, Parsley, Scallion, Yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Falafel Malawach - $12.5: Hummus, Green Garlic Aioli, Pickled Vegetable, Grated Tomato, Scallion, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic

Side, Salad, & Soup

Fatoush Salad - $11.5: Local Greens, Seasonal Vegetables, Mint, Scallion, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Malawach Croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Roasted Beet Salad - $11.75: Local Greens, Beets, Watermelon Radish, Chevre Cheese, Pistachio, Scallion, Mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Kennebec French Fries - $11.5: Urfa Aioli, Silan, Pickled Fresno Peppers, Chèvre Cheese, Scallion, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Schnitzel Mushrooms - $12.25: Lightly Breaded Black Pearl Oyster Mushrooms, Scallion, Cilantro, Green Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free

Desserts

Sweet Fried Malawach Dough (Strawberry) - $9: Salted Strawberry Caramel, Cardamom Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Halva with Cardamom Whipped Cream - $8.5: Choice of Pistachio, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter Crisp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Red Walnut & Roasted Blueberry Tart - $7.5: Cardamom Whipped Cream, Slow Roasted Blueberries, Red Walnut & Malawach Dough Tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sweet Tahini & Date Roll - $5.5: Sweet Roll filled with Tahini, Dates, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol

Beverages

Cardamom Latte - $4.75
Saffron Latte - $4.75
Rose Blossom Latte - $4.75
Honey Latte - $4.75
Hot Coffee - $3.75
Cold Brew Coffee - $3.75
Hot Tea - $3.75
Iced Tea - $3.75

Add-ons

Add Egg - $1.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free