Jerusalem Market on Elm — Restaurant in Greensboro

The mantle of best Middle Eastern in Greensboro is a matter of considerable debate, but for those seeking this type of food anywhere near downtown, Jerusalem Market should be a no-brainer. Upon entry, you’ll see a drinks and dessert case and minimal seating, but don’t let that dissuade you: there’s a more spacious dining room in the back. It’s low-key but tastefully appointed.

Jerusalem Market’s menu offers platters, salads, mezze (small plates), and wraps. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well as lamb/beef/chicken options plus combination plates for those who want a little bit of everything. You order at the counter and take a number back to your table. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

I went with the Armenian wrap, which featured basterma (thinly sliced seasoned dried beef), provolone, baba ganoush, and cucumber yogurt with zaatar pita chips on the side. My wife was hoping for the Turk (similar but with sojouk sausage instead of beef) and upon finding they were out opted for the lamb burger on special instead. Given the day’s humidity, hibiscus iced tea seemed too good to pass up.

Jerusalem Market makes everything fresh, so the food understandably took a bit to arrive. However, it was well worth the wait. The basterma was salty, and the refreshing yogurt balanced it nicely. The zaatar chips were crisp and full of flavor and dangerously addictive (seriously, I could eat a bagful). My wife enjoyed the lamb burger with feta and a side salad, and we were both glad that we went with the hibiscus tea (free refills).

While they may not have the huge portions of a Nazareth Bread, Jerusalem Market’s prices aren’t unreasonable given the downtown location. The wrap was $14 or so and the burger $16.

All told, Jerusalem Market promises a healthy meal using quality ingredients and...

This is the best little gem I've come across in a while. My sister & I were in town for a concert and decided to stop here. Best decision! The customer service from the very beginning was amazing, the man was really nice & helpful with things on the menu. The atmosphere is welcoming! We walked to the back to eat in that area & our food came out promptly. I'd never had falafel before & it was my 1st time...their's is AMAZING!! I don't want to eat anymore if they don't taste like these do. Absolutely delicious and seasoned so well! I got that falafel plate with hummus, pita, and feta dip. The cheese pie was really good too. My sister ordered the shawarma (lamb) and I loved the way it was prepared & had a nice sear on it. All of it was so tasty! Even the pickles and olives! From the servers to the man cleaning, everyone was so nice & sweet! Whenever I'm back in Greensboro I'll have to make it a point to stop by &...

Great experience and warm introduction by Easa to Israeli style Mediterranean food. First time visit and I was not disappointed. Chicken platter was fantastic with tender cuts of meat well seasoned. The cheese pie was the first portion finished by my son! The Kafta was excellent and normally I do not like falafel but these were great, hands down best I ever had. I liked the pita "chips" but really wished I got two pita wraps rather then one. The hummus was spot on and the lental soup was delicious: light and flavorful with a hint of lemon.

The place is packed for weekday lunch (seriously, standing room only) so go during dinner to ask Easa about dishes you aren't familiar with and enjoy. One of downtown's best casual places to eat!

NOTE: these photos are not retouched. The freshness of the food brought the beautiful colors out...