This is a first in the Ferry Building Farmers Market: a Lebanese style street food! We got to this place by «accident», while wondering and following were a Lebanese music(we were hearing in this farmers market) is coming from. We were already full from having a breakfast at the Ferry Building, though we couldn’t resist the temptation of trying the food here. We tried the Jalab, and the Man’oushe(can be also called Mankouchet). Good experience: The Man’oucshe dough was pretty good, freshly baked, with some background thyme taste. The Jalab was more like a flavored iced tea. Categorizing the food, it was like the American styled version of the Lebanese food. The pricing model for the Man’oucshe was similar to a pizza pricing(anyway the Man’oucshe is like a pizza, with different toppings). The people/service were very friendly and welcoming. Hope this place remains in the Ferry Building Farmers Market, we would like to try it again!
Mohammad A.
Place rating: 5 Carrollton, TX
I’m so glad I got to try this spot during my visit in San Fransisco. They are only there on Saturdays, which is kind of a bummer because I would have eaten here everyday if I could. Their menu is simple, consisted of four different types of «Mana’oushe», which is a classic Middle Eastern flatbread, usually topped with either zaa’tar or akawi cheese. These guys take this traditional dish and put their own little twist on it making it even more delicious. What really made the experience for me was seeing all the lovely smiles behind the counter. While we waited for our order, we could see the crew getting along like a little family, playing Arabic music in the back and attempting to belly dance while they made the food. It was really enjoyable and I hope that they stay for good so that I can visit them again.
Adam B.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
A welcome new addition to the Ferry Building Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, located right next to the Wise Sons Jewish Deli stand on the South side of the Ferry Building. It seems that most of their options revolve around flat bread wraps cooked fresh to order. They look like pizza when being cooked, but are topped with fresh veggies when taken off the heat and rolled into a tight wrap. Definitely a tasty way to get your carbs in the morning. Classic Man’oushe on the Cheesy Side: Flat bread freshly baked on a hot curved convex griddled(no clue what the official name is). A nice za’atar spead with a strong dose of thyme and oregano. Some slightly melted cheese. And some fresh produce like cherry tomatoes, cucumber and mint. All rolled up into a tight wrap. I used to eat za’atar bread from the Arab bakeries on Atlantic Avenue when I lived in NYC; they were super tasty but not baked fresh to order. Having it fresh off the griddle takes the experience to a whole new level!