Chutzpah Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Chutzpah Kitchen, a delightful haven for lovers of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine located at 175 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ. This charming eatery serves a heavenly array of hummus and labne bowls that highlight the rich flavors of the region.
- Hummus "Sabich": This signature dish features creamy hummus topped with tahina, masbacha, and flash-fried eggplant for an irresistible flavor profile.
- Falafel and Shawarma: Their falafel is a standout, crisp on the outside and tender within, while the chicken and cauliflower shawarma are marinated to perfection.
- Sizzling Side Dishes: Don't miss the sautéed perogies and Chutzpah fries tossed with za'atar and feta; they add an innovative twist to traditional fare.
Chutzpah Kitchen promises a convivial atmosphere with friendly service, making it a must-visit for everyone seeking hearty, fresh, and vibrant culinary experiences.
Hummus Bowls & Labne Bowls
Hummus Masbacha with Sauted Mushrooms
Our Homemade Hummus topped with sauted pepper mushrooms, with Harissa on the side (vegan).
Hummus & Tahina Topped with Falafel
Our signature hummus with tahina, topped with our signature falafel & harissa. Served with a pita on the side.
Hummus "Sabich"
Our signature hummus topped with Tahina, Masbacha, hard boiled egg, flash fried eggplant, salsa verde & amba. vegetarian, eggplant contains gluten, served with pita on the side.
Labne Topped Flash Fried Eggplant
Labne yogurt topped with olive oil. za'atar, fresh oregano, pistachios and flash fried eggplant. contains nuts.
Hummus Masbach with Chicken Shawarma
Dark meat chicken marinated in our shawarma spice, lemon juice and garlic. cooked on the "plancha". served with salsa verde and pita on the side.
Hummus Masbacha with Cauliflower Shawarma
Za'atar Chicken
Succulent chicken thighs, served with cabbage salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, sliced pickles and amba.
Schnitzel
Breaded, flattened chicken breast, served with cabbage salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, sliced pickles and amba.
Kufta
Lamb and beef patties cooked 'al ha plancha', served with Israeli salad, cabbage salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, pickles and amba.
Sabich
Flash fried eggplant, hard boiled egg, served with Israeli salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, sliced pickle and amba.
Falafel
Our signature, served with Israeli salad, cabbage salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, sliced pickles and amba.
Cauliflower Shawarma
Cooked 'al ha plancha', served with Israeli salad, cabbage salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, sliced pickles and amba.
Sandvicheem & Bowls
Hot Sides
Chicken Shawarma with Pico De Gallo
Marinated chicken thighs with shawarma spice, olive oiled lemon juice, cooked on the "plancha" topped with mild spicy cherry tomato salad. served on bed of tahina & touch of Amba. contain jalapeno peppers and cilantro.
Fried Artichoke
Served with lemon and harissa aioli.
Sauted Perogies with Onion & Dill
Filled with cheese & potatoes then topped with sauted onions and fresh dill sprinkled with Sumac.
Chutzpah Fries
Fries tossed with za'atar spice and topped with feta cheese.
Flash Fried Eggplant with Tahina
Contains gluten.
Shawarma Spiced Cauliflower
Served with tahina and amba on the side (vegan).
Falafel Balls
6 of our signature falafel balls with homemade tahina & amba on the side (vegan).
Moroccan Cigars
Rolled moroccan beef cigars (6 pieces), served with side of tahina.
Arayes
Traditional middle eastern dish made with our signature Kufta meat and slow cooked in a pita. Meat cooked medium & well.
Sauted Corn with Aleppo Peppers, Scallions & Feta
Weekly Specials
Mezze
Hummus 'Masbacha' with Evoo & Za'atar
Hummus topped with slow cooked chickpeas and Za'atar spice Served with one pita on the side. Vegan.
Babaganoush
Our homemade babaganoush topped with cherry tomatoes, served with a pita on the side. Vegan
Chopped Israeli Salad Topped Tahina
Chopped cucumber, tomato, scallion, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. come with small side of Tahina on the side. Vegan.
Labneh Yogurt, Evoo & Za'atar
Served with one pita on the side.
Moroccan Beets
Cooked al-dente, tossed with cumin, EVOO, garlic and lemon. Vegan.
Za'atar Pita
Our fluffy airy pita topped with za'atar spice.
Pita
Select from our fresh white or whole wheat pitas.
Homemade Tahina
Vegan, gluten free. 12 oz homemade tahina.
Homemade Tzatziki
Greek yogurt, cucumber, chopped dill, garlic & evoo, served with a pita on the side.
Cabbage Salad
Shredded purple or white cabbage salad with scallions, parsley, nigella seeds, olive oil and lemon juice.
Moroccan Carrots
Cooked al-dente, tossed with cumin, EVOO, garlic and our signature harissa (mildly spicy). Vegan.
Split Pea
Served with a lemon wedge on the side. (16oz). Vegan.
16 oz. Homemade Soups
Desserts
3 Piece Pistachio Baklawa
Mini Assorted Baklava
4 assorted minis, contains nuts.