alayed resturant — Restaurant in Jerusalem

This place is just across the street from Damascus Gate...where people can get a meal for a proper price rather than tourist rates. Al Ayed had a very friendly staff, delicious food (I had the hummus, mixed grill (chicken, lamb, & beef), and mint tea). It ranks at the top, especially the hummus. Many locals here argue that it's the best in Jerusalem, and I'm apt to agree.

My waiter was so friendly, patient, and wonderful. He took the time to answer my questions, make suggestions, and explain anything that confused me. He also checked up on me to make sure everything tasted okay, which is unusual while abroad. If you visit, please be sure to tip them similarly as the US when you are at a sit down place.

I also noticed that they accept US Dollars, so you can go here if you haven't been able to exchange money yet. Of course, ask before ordering! Things can always change.

Overall, this has been my best food experience while...

Service was horrible, no one was really inside around 2 o'clock so I sat down to eat . A toy who I think might be the manager or the son of the owner was extremely upset I sat down . I guess he though I was ordering Swarna only. The guy that brought me the menu told him I asked for sit down to order a meal. When I receives the food the rice was very good but the piece of meat was mainly a piece of bone. There was almost no lamb given in the dish. If you come here come with a Muslim to be treated better , it's so sad but the guy in the grey sweater made it obvious I was not wanted . I was shirt 10 shekel as I counted wrong and they are only cash place . So I ended up giving then 5 euro which is about 20 shekel. Because of this I added another star to 3 stars but without this the service was...

I became addicted to this place and I was eating there twice a day because I am a major falafel lover. They also had a big screen on the sidewalk where they showed Arabic music videos. And the place has an excellent view of the Damascus Gate. The owner and the staff were friendly. Their hours were good when I was there, they were open late.

I visited Al-Ayed in 2012, 2013 and late 2019. In one week, I ate there 15 times. They serve meat, but I am a vegan and they have a great selection of vegetable side dishes, fresh juices and my all-time favorite, a very hefty and well-stuffed falafel. They have sidewalk seating and I like sitting there people watching and staring at the Damascus Gate.

The next time I am in Jerusalem, I will go...