Mona Leena Michael

CHEF
Written By Nicole Borden

Lulu | Berkeley, CA | September 2022

FEATURED DISHES


Knafeh Pancake: Ghee-toasted Fillo, Sweet Cow’s Cheese, Pistachio, Orange Blossom Syrup, Served with Brûléed Rose Syrup Cappuccino

Red Shouka-Quiles: Pita Chips, Early Girl Tomato Sauce, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Bulgarian Feta, Zhough, “Fancy Sauce”

Halloumi and Preserves Sando: Ghee-fried Halloumi, Roasted Strawberry Preserves, Wild Arugula, Aleppo, Simsim Bun

Fried Chicken Sando 2.0: Fried Chicken Tenders, Sumac, Caramel-Fish Sauce Glaze, Shatta Aïoli, Watermelon Radish, Mint, Cilantro, Vegan Bun


Photography by Will Blunt

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