Urban Platter Zaatar Powder, 500g | Middle Eastern Spice Blend | Herby, Tangy and Nutty | Use as a Dry rub or Sprinkler | Imported from Turkey

I will swim through rivers for good zaatar. Fortunately this is a good one so no jumping into the Ganga is required.To maximize taste in a simple way:1) Mix zaatar powder with a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Not too much. You will have a tasty zaatar mix.2) On pita bread: Toast pita, spread the zaatar+olive oil mix, enjoy3) On regular bread: toast bread, spread the mix, top off with sliced tomatoes. Enjoy4) If you want true decadence, buy an excellent croissant. Cut it into half, and spread the mix inside the croissant. Eat, experience bliss, send me fan mail.

Within only 4 months of purchase, there were flies/ insects inside the powder. This only indicates that the powder wasn’t packaged under GMP guidelines & was contaminated at the very onset of manufacturing. Very very poor & unhygienic quality of Urban platter.

There are two kinds of folks who will buy an exotic gourmet pantry. Primarily those who are well-traveled. Jetsetters who have been to many places and have had the real taste of local delicacies. They know what is true stuff. Laters are like me, never been to places but want to try any food-related exp worth pursuing. Serves the purpose for that. Good quality. Whether it's true to the real stuff, can't say. About Za'atar- it's spice mix, so from region to region, it changes. For my liking, I do mix extra heaps of sumac in this and extra virgin olive oil. Goes well with roti, naan, and other loaves of bread.

Ok

I don't know if it's close to the original or not, but it tasted really yummy. I'd love to order a second bottle if available!

Worst zataar ever tasted, mango powder mixed to get the flavour, doesn’t even smell, look or taste like Zataar. Waste of money.

Good Flavours

I use it with/on hummus and i found it to be quite alright. It isn't a patch on the Za'atar I had had before (homemade, and by a middle eastern friend, the authentic one) but it's quite okay. It doesn't disappoint me much but if you've high expectations then you probably will be disappointed. My suggestion would be to try it once. See if it suits your taste palate. Although not nearly close to the authentic Zaatar, I plan to buy again!