The traditional Palestinian flatbread topped with olive oil and za'atar is called manakish.
Manakish is a round or oval bread dough spread with toppings before baking. The classic version uses za'atar mixed with olive oil, but cheese, minced meat, and other toppings are also common. It is eaten across the Levant, including Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.
The bread is commonly served for breakfast or as a snack. Bakeries may sell individual rounds, while families prepare them at home in large batches. Its name is also transliterated as manaqish or manaeesh, reflecting differences between Arabic pronunciation and English spelling.
Manakish is sometimes compared with Turkish pide or lahmacun, but the topping defines the distinction. Lahmacun usually carries a thin layer of seasoned minced meat, whereas za'atar manakish is centered on the herb-and-sesame mixture with olive oil.