Following the success of the 2023 opening of kosher restaurant Malka on the Upper West Side, Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani will debut a second location of the eatery in Dumbo at 56 Adams Street by the end of September. The Brooklyn outpost of the celebrated restaurant will also be fully kosher.
Expect a menu similar to the one on offer in Manhattan, changing daily based on seasonal produce and ingredients.
“At Malka, we are passionate about the stormy energy of nature’s treasures, celebrating the vibrant colors and freshness of the Mediterranean, and exploring the freedom to create endless dishes inspired by the sun’s bounty,” said Shani in an official statement. “Our exclusive use of olive oil, even in sweet pastries, the prominence of vegetables, fresh local seafood, and the finest kosher meat cuts allow our guests, whether they keep kosher or not, to fully enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature and all it provides.”
To answer the question on everyone’s mind: yes, the legendary Malka schnitzel stuff with mashed potatoes will, of course, be on the menu, sharing space with Brooklyn exclusives like the za’atar and scallion burekas steak and the desert tomato farro risotto.
Helmed by culinary director Loel Muller, the beverage program will feature a selection of French and Israeli wines, plus a rotating menu of cocktails that will also be concocted based on seasonal ingredients.
The space’s decor will be just as important to the on-site dining experience as the fare on offer. Expect tons of natural materials like wood and marble alongside a number of refurbished furniture pieces. The floor, for example, is reclaimed from a vintage basketball gym in Philadelphia. The front bar, on the other hand, was salvaged from a 1930s establishment in upstate New York.
Clearly, Shani and his team have put a lot of thought and effort into it all, perhaps looking to push the boundaries of what kosher restaurants in New York have been doing until now, just as is the case at Malka Manhattan.
““ur new location in DUMBO is an opportunity for us to continue our mission of bringing communities together,” said Muller in an official statement. “Malka is more than just a kosher restaurant—it’s a melting pot where we open our doors to people from all religions and backgrounds. We honor tradition while pushing the boundaries of kosher dining […] that showcase our passion for food and hospitality.”
Speaking of dishes, the restaurant’s legendary Malka schnitzel stuffed with mashed potatoes will, of course, be on the menu, alongside Brooklyn exclusives like the zaa’atar burekas steak and the desert tomato farro risotto.
Clear, there’s room for more than a single Malka in New York’s delightful culinary scene.
