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Miami’s kosher Mediterranean street food outpost Yalla Motek—an offshoot of the popular (but not certified kosher) parent restaurant Motek—is officially expanding to New York. Set to open in winter 2026, Yalla Motek will bring a vibrant, fast-casual dining experience rooted in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, but with one key distinction: it will be the … Kosher Miami restaurant Yalla Motek to open first NYC location