Jachnun

I was looking forward to Jachnun here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The sweet and tangy character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with za'atar or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious…

Jachnun opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The sweet and tangy flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious traditions that shape the food served. Understanding that context made the dish…