Knafeh Nabulsi — often written kunafa, knafeh or kanafeh — takes its name from Nablus, the Palestinian city famous for it. The base is a mild, unsalted sweet cheese; over it goes semolina pastry toasted in ghee until deep gold, then a pour of syrup scented with citrus blossom and a heavy hand of pistachio.
Ours is baked in trays and cut when you order, never portioned in advance, because kunafa is only itself while it is warm and the cheese still stretches. It is the dish visiting guests compare to what they ate in the Middle East, and it is the easiest way to end a Palestinian meal in Winnipeg.
What makes our Knafeh Nabulsi different
Real Nabulsi-style sweet cheese
We build on mild sweet cheese rather than cream filling, which is what gives authentic Knafeh Nabulsi its signature pull and its balance against the syrup.
Toasted, not soggy
The semolina layer is toasted in ghee until crisp and syruped just before serving so it stays crunchy against the melted cheese.
Cut warm, to order
Every portion is cut from a fresh tray and served warm. Ordering for a group? We can prepare whole trays for catering and celebrations.
What to order with kunafa
Kunafa is the natural finish after Msakhan, Maqlubeh or the barbecue platter. Pair it with Arabic coffee or mint tea, or take a tray home for birthdays, Eid and family gatherings anywhere in Winnipeg.
Order Knafeh Nabulsi across Winnipeg
Yafa Café has served homestyle Palestinian street food from 1785 Portage Ave since
November 2017. We are open every day from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM for dine-in, takeout,
delivery and catering, and we regularly serve guests from Polo Park, the West End,
Wolseley, St. James, Silver Heights, Woodhaven, Sargent Park, Daniel McIntyre, Minto,
Weston, Brooklands, Deer Lodge and Sturgeon Creek.
Order Knafeh Nabulsi online,
call (204) 221-1636, or see the full
Yafa Café menu.
