Miznon Kosher at Bell Works — Restaurant in Holmdel Township

Recently, I got to check out Miznon at Bellworks. I have been hearing a lot about Miznon as a whole. They have over 20 locations all over the world, including their first location in Israel. However, their only Kosher locations are in NY and NJ. Miznon is all about authentic Israeli street food. As I walked in I marveled at the wood paneling, the green boards with drawings and words all over it. It had a vibey street feel, while still being open concept and warm. Each table was cover by some kind of butcher’s parchment paper that can be discarded when done and they cut a fresh new piece to replace the old. Naturally, we started with an alcoholic drink and bag of green beans. I kid you not, it came in a bag marked with the Miznon logo and some wax paper inside the bag to keep the bag from getting soggy. They then brought out a pan with what’s called the run over potato which consists of baked potato, aioli and scallions. It’s like a smashed potato, but the pan literally had a potato “run over” between two pieces of wax paper with cutlery on the top. Needless to say everything was really delicious. My wife’s favorite dish was next. It’s called Batata, which is sweet potato caramelized in its own honey with aioli on the side. The crispy skin almost peeled right off. It was literally two sweet potatoes on a pan, but the flavors all so good. One of my favorite dishes was next called a bag of golden meat. It came in you guessed it, in another bag filled with overnight brisket and onions seared on hot steel with a side of aioli. The meat had insane flavor and I couldn’t get enough of it. Now we finally got our first “dish” in a dish called the intimate plate which consisted of slow cooked beef and root vegetable with tahini, pickles, spicy green pepper that came complete with a pita. This dish was packed with homey goodness. I love root vegetables and the beef, which complemented each other like a marriage made in heaven. The service was extremely quick and the dishes were amazingly fresh and made right before us. Next was the chicken schnitzel in a pita complete with matbucha, tahini, cabbage and pickles. My kids said this was the best schnitzel they ever had and we had to order another. I had the ribeye minute steak in a pita which also had tahini, tomato salsa, pickles, tomato and spicy green peppers. This was another of my favorites. The flavors just all came together and I would have gotten another had I not been stuffed. We also had the Lamb Kabob Plate which had these amazing lamb kabobs with some roasted tomatoes, onions with tahini, and some spice. Highly recommend if you like lamb. There was still more if you can believe it. We tried their Ratatouille which consisted of tomato perfumed eggplant, zucchini and onions with tahini, some spice and a hard boiled egg. It was unlike any Ratatouille I have ever tasted, but in a good way. This Israel street food was something I was really digging. Lastly, we couldn’t leave without trying their chummus plate with tomatoes, onions, schug , chickpeas and of course pitas. The chef, Chef Dan even came out to make a L’chaim with me on some arak as we were in an authentic Israeli restaurant. I wish them much success in their amazingly delicious Miznon...

Update #2 - we're back in business with full portions.

Update - sadly I need to write and update to reflect my latest experience. It seems like they have cut down the size of their in pita sandwiches while still maintaining the same price. What used to be a full pita with a sliver cut off the top to fill it is now 2/3rd and closer to a half. Coming here weekly for me may have to turn into only a monthly treat. Should the portions go back i will update this. Additionally, take note that if you get something like the chickpea bowl and request a pita on the side you are told that is not an option and you can't even pay for a pita on the side. A bizarre decision to me that seems to be coming from corporate.

Good G-d this place is good. It's rare to come across solid, fresh kosher food at a decent price. You gotta sift through 28 overpriced fried schnitzel and shawarma joints to find a needle in the hay stack.

Original review

We tried 6 things on the menu and each was better than the next. Fresh ingredients and meat in the perfectly baked hot pitas, that don't fall apart on you. No over sweetened mayo based dressings that taste more fake than the news these days.

That rotisserie pesto chicken hit a spot I didn't know existed in my esophagus. The golden bag of meat took me to heaven and back.

Keep your pricing where it's at and you have my business. Raise it and I will go back to eating PB&J sandwiches that my mom packs...

Mizmon Kosher Restaurant at Bell Works Just like their New York locations, Mizmon at Bell Works delivers an outstanding experience. The service is consistently excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. Each item on their seasonal menu bursts with authentic Israeli flavors, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Whether you’re coming for a casual lunch or a special dinner, the quality never disappoints. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-tier kosher dining with a...