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The food here was pretty good but didn’t wow us. The taste was there but the pastries and fillings were quite dry. I pretty much soaked it in tahini to make up for the dryness. Also, we split 4 pastries, 3 beef and one chicken. The three beef ones tasted nearly the same, we couldn’t tell a difference between two of them, and the third one (the brisket) was definitely the best. We also have the chicken, which was pretty dry, but that’s expected as they are using chicken breasts. The starters were really good. We got the salad, which was well seasoned/dressed and had a variety of toppings that added to the dish and we got the potatoes, which reminded me of a better version of patatas bravas from Barcelona. They were well seasoned and came with two delicious sauces that rounded out the dish. Overall it was the restaurant was really good. There are many options around and this is probably one of the better ones in the area. I recommend.
Omer AvitalOmer Avital
20
Great place right next to the bustling Mahane Yehuda market. Quite hip with super friendly atmosphere a pleasant staff, don't be afraid to sit down for a while on the wooden bar while waiting for a table to clear up. Their speciality is the classical Syrian-Kurdish shamburak, semi-opened pastry filled with meat of your choosing (we tried pulled beef, chicken and syrian kebab - all delicious). You will get various sauces/sides with your shamburak. Prices are ok, local beer is quite tasty. Make sure you get a view of the oven, where the main plate is revolving, brining your meal almost into the fire every 10 seconds or so ;-) Well worth the visit after a day of sightseeing.
Jan ChloubaJan Chlouba
00
So, i have been told that it's one of those places you eat and get delighted by the food... Based on the crowd it was really looks like it is... IT WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Nice food but very small dishes that won't stop a real man to be hungry but will just motivates his appetit instead... The salads that comes with the main course aee tiny and looks like it's for a puppet house. The price are definitely expensive for what you get - only a kind of bred with a vit of meat inside... A big disappointment. I won't return again. Chance the service was good and kind to avoid the 1 star rating.
Jeremy RichardJeremy Richard
00
LOVED it. As an Asian I have never tried Syrian food before in my life, and thank you to this place I have a very good impression on the cuisine! Shamburak is a stuffed pastry with a crispy outside with juicy fillings inside. I have picked the brisket and it is so good, well marinated brisket (can’t taste the smoked beer flavor though) with onions and herbs inside. Price not cheap, but worth it! If you go as a group, can also order a salad on the side as this can be a bit meaty and oily.
Ngan EillyNgan Eilly
00
All I can say is - wow. The food here is incredible. There are many unique options, and all for an affordable price. We got the chicken option, which was delicious - but I do wish that there were more chicken or turkey options. The music was a bit loud, but there’s a back section, and nice seating outside - great people watching spot :) Overall - a good place if you’re into beef - a lot of options. The salad looked really stellar too - I might just come back for it sometime :)
Rigel JRigel J
00
This place is always busy and as soon as you take your first bite you will know why! These delicious treats are filled to the brim with various meats, potatoes, and other vegetables. They come with a large spread of sauces and toppings! It can be a bit difficult to get a group in, though. We had to fight to get our table, but it is well worth it for the delicious food! If you are in the Shuk area, DO NOT MISS OUT!
Ryan HartRyan Hart
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Nearby Attractions Of Ishtabach
Mahaneh Yehudah Market
Cinema City Jerusalem
Sacher Park
Davidka Square
Hebrew Music Museum
היכל התרבות בית העם ירושלים
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
Ticho House Museum
Artists' House
Ades Synagogue

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Cinema City Jerusalem
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Sacher Park
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Davidka Square
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השקמה פינת, Beit Ya'akov St 1, Jerusalem, Israel
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ishtabach.co.il
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4.4
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Compact restaurant specializing in Kurdish-Syrian pastries amid laid-back surrounds.
attractions: Mahaneh Yehudah Market, Cinema City Jerusalem, Sacher Park, Davidka Square, Hebrew Music Museum, היכל התרבות בית העם ירושלים, Jerusalem Bird Observatory, Ticho House Museum, Artists' House, Ades Synagogue, restaurants: Gan Sipur Café, Machneyuda, Hamotzi, Focaccia Bar, Hatzot, Azura, נוקטורנו בית וקפה - Nocturno, Tmol Shilshom, זוני ZUNI, Crave Gourmet Street Food

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