I came across this shop when I noticed the place was packed with elementary kids. And wow! Yes, I’d recommend this place for lunch if you are around. A hearty falafel for 15NIS, why not!

By the way, why was this shop called Uncle Moustache Restaurant? Hmmmm….. but I came across a beautiful story, which I’d share at the end of this article.

Location

When you are at Herod’s gate, go into the Old City. The first shop that offers food is this place! (on your right)

This is not the exact location. But well, you have the idea. It’s in this area. Follow your nose and instinct. Or ask a local boy.

Menu？

There’s no menu…. but there’s falafel! Add everything, it’s all good! And what’s so special about this place is…. EGGPLANTS!

He added eggplants! And that was the game-changing factor. It made the falafel so tasty! Somehow eating eggplant feels like eating meat, so it was super satisfying!

As a Taiwanese, I don’t like boring food. When I eat falafel or hummus, I have to train myself eating it with a heart of gratitude (no kidding!). So when I found out eggplants were added to my falafel, I was so happy!

Here’s the falafel! It feeds 2 Asians

Look at it! It’s delicious! There’s falafel, french fries, eggplants and lots of vegetables! So what else can you expect from a falafel? It is perrrfect! ～

Oh! And there’s a toilet here too, though the lock doesn’t work.

Now, here’s the story.

While we were waiting there, a tourist (from the UK I think) talked to the owner. He was talking so sincerely, with tears bursting from his eyes. Why was he so moved?

I came here 50 years ago.

Your grandfather was a good man. He helped many backpackers who didn’t have money. He fed us.

I watched all of this. And I was stunned. Later I learned that the shop was opened for 50 years. It means from the beginning, the shop had a good reputation. And surely it would pass down…. There was his dad and his son from the first picture.

I was very happy to find out this shop.

Final Verdict

A falafel for 15NIS at Herod’s Gate. Yes, I recommend it!

There are many options online.  You’ll find tours in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv! And guess what…. Bite Mojo is an Israeli startup!

https://bitemojo.com/Jerusalem-food-tours/

https://bitemojo.com/tel-aviv-food-tours/

Money Saving Tip: Don’t register unless you are ready to order. I received this 25% off offer right away…. and it’s valid for an hour! Haha! I think their marketing is excellent!

The Mechane Yehuda Vibe

I picked their Mechane Yehuda Vibe tour. The price for this tour is 105NIS, about $30. If you have been to Israel, this is about the price for a good meal. But just keep in mind that small bites in Israel aren’t cheap (food price in Israel isn’t cheap!), even a falafel costs 15 shekels.

And keep in mind that this is like a tour, enjoy it as a fun activity!

The Food Tour Begins～

After clicking “Start Tour”, a map shows up! Remember to turn on GPS! The 6 numbers in the map are where the Bites are!

I think I was supposed to start at station 1. Haha!

How to Claim your Bite?

When you click the number, it will show what food you’ll eat. For example, Georgian food! (I like Georgian food! I had Georgian food in Jerusalem at Kangaroo)  There’s a “claim bite” button below, try not to click it before you get attention from the vendor/chef/waiter/whoever.

So here comes my first bite! Let’s go!

After clicking “claim bite”, it looks like the vendor only has 5 minutes to respond? Not sure why the clock is important, but show this to the vendor, and he/she will begin preparing your bite!

For some bites, you can dine in, if you want. But for some bites are for take away only! If you don’t like certain bites, you don’t have to claim them, even if they are orginally included in your tour. You can use it for other bites!

This is my first bite called Emroli… As an Asian girl, this one bite can be a full meal. Or maybe just half of it can fill me up! The only thing I don’t like about Georgian food is the Georgian cheese… Too much salt in my opinion.

By the way, I remember the emroli costs 30NIS～ (if you aren’t using the app)

The number turns grey and route turns green after the bite is claimed.

Cute Feature

The “stars” on the map means legend or story. They are quite fun! Read them!

I didn’t know this building was cursed….! A rabbi cursed it because it blocked the light to his Yeshiva. Well, maybe I didn’t have to know this, but it is interesting!

You don’t need to play in order～

You can skip a vendor, and you can start at any vendor. I actually started from vendor #2!  It was a bar like a cafe. I liked the atmosphere!

The bite was Angus beef patty I don’t like half-raw meat in general, but at that time I didn’t know Bitemojo has Bite Credit function. (If a bite doesn’t appeal to you, don’t claim it. The unclaimed bites will become credits in your Bitemojo wallet, and you can use it for other bites, in the same city, or abroad)

This is the shop that gives only the takeaway option. Humurous staff.

The patty… it was cooked medium well. I didn’t like it and I wasn’t even surprised. I just don’t like beef in Israel in general…

But honestly, I don’t think this bite was cheap. Meat isn’t cheap in Israel, so I’d say this bite would cost 30-40NIS?

And the next bite! Juice in Mehane Yehuda! In the market!

I exchanged for a 10NIS drink! You can pick any juice from this vendor! I loved this bite! (A juice lover? Hahaha)

I picked an Etrog drink… because I miss Sukkot! (just kidding!) And then I realize… hey, what a coincidence! Isn’t this the same drink on their ad?

What about the unclaimed Bites？

By the way, it is likely that you miss 1-2 bites. Not all vendors open at night. If a vendor is closed, your unclaimed bite will become Bitemojo credits in your wallet.

And if you accidentally finish the tour, all the unclaimed bites will become credit in your wallet.

That’s what happened to me… and the 3 unclaimed bites became credits (1000 credit for a bite). I like the flexibility of Bitemojo! And did you notice? The value of each bite is different! For example, the 30NIS emroli is more expensive than the 10NIS juice! So, I guess you can find bites that you REALLY long to eat!

(I would have skipped the Angus patty…  and find something that’s not beef, haha!)

Disclaimer

My tour is sponsored by Bitemojo, and all opinions are mine!  I originally posted this on my Chinese blog 以色列美角 Israel Mega. I would have paid to play this anyways because I like creative things And if you really calculate, after 25% off the 105NIS becomes 80NIS. It’s still a good deal to get 6 bites for 80NIS.

I can’t wait to finish my tour!  3 more bites to go!

Al Sham Shawarma, a new restaurant in the Old City of Jerusalem, has  amazingly high reviews on TripAdvisor. Knowing that a beef shawarma costs 25NIS ONLY! I felt I had to come and try!

A falafel (no meat) costs 15NIS already! So this is a steal!

Location

It’s near Jaffa Gate. I wrote about Tala Hummus Falafel, so Al Sham is very close to it in the same alley.

Storefront. It looks great!

A beautiful and typical Jerusalem stone house!

While the restaurant is small, it comes with wifi and a very clean toilet! I was surprised!

Menu and Dishes

Well, there are only 4 items. Bottom left, a full set of Hummus for 50NIS? After a day in Israel, I’m done with hummus. Haha! And Bottom right, fries… for 15NIS…. it’s just starch, so as a girl, let’s skip it.

Now, there are really just 2 options here. It’s shawarma in Pita Bread (Top left) for 25NIS, or Shawarma in Lafa bread (Top right) for 35NIS.

I went with shawarma in Pita bread. And for some reason, it felt so healing watching the chef (?) using electric knife~

And then you get to choose your salads and sauces. He’d probably ask you “All?” Just say yes!

So! This is THE shawarma! Let’s just call it the burger in the Middle East~

Now, see how much meat there was inside! Wow! And this is for 25NIS only! You get nice shawarma, in a beautiful restaurant in the Old City of Jerusalem with Wifi and clean toilet. What else is there to ask?

But the problem is…. well, it’s really just me. If you’ve read my other posts on food, for example, at Aaris, well, the problem is ME! I Let’s just say the taste of beef is too ‘strong’ for me. I had to add chili sauce to tone down the taste.

So…. you can decide.

So it happened that the card reader was broken. They tried hard to get a connection by bringing the reader outdoor, but it didn’t work. They were only 2 people, so I didn’t want them to waste so much time and I just paid in cash.

(I went to Tala later, and their card reader worked perfectly though. )

Final Verdict

It’s a good deal!! Beef shawarma for 25NIS only! It will be a very good meal if you like beef. If you don’t like beef, get chicken shawarma from Tala Hummus Falafel

Aaris must be well loved by the locals in Jerusalem. I brought Aaris back to my hostel. And the Israeli teacher from the hummus workshop saw Aaris, and said with so much love,  “Aaris ”.

That’s the moment I found out Aaris was special. And Aaris is not a person, Aaris is a new store that sells creative Middle Eastern pocket size burger.

Location

It’s near Mehane Yehuda Market. Across Morduch.

The storefront of Aaris. There are some outdoor seats. I guess it’d be quite lovely to sit here and do some people watching This is a prime location of Jerusalem, by the way!

The kitchen and counter have taken most of the space in the shop. But there are still 3 seats inside. I like the open space design, and it does remind me of Taiwan. We like to eat outdoors too. (Not on noisy streets though)

Menu and Dishes

There’s no menu! Haha! So from what I remember, there are only 3 options. Beef, lamb, and Entrecote.

The price is around 35-42NIS. And you’ll receive a beeper.

After 10-15 minutes wait… voila! I came back and received a beautiful paper bag! Aaris! Inside, there was a box.

I opened it, guess what? 3 pieces of mini Middle-Eastern tacos! I don’t know what to call them. And you get 3 sauces too. The green one is made from Avocado (with mayonnaise?)

I was deeply amused by the odd number, 3. So who is eating the 4th piece?

Regarding the taste… well, let’s just say, I don’t like beef in Israel. It’s too strong for me. (And I don’t eat lamb…. )

But I’m sure the locals love it, otherwise, why would Aaris be popular?  I don’t blame Aaris. And you can see Aaris is generous with the quantity of meat! Isn’t that great?

About the price. Well, if this is 35NIS, it is definitely more expensive than eating shawarma in pita bread (normally 25NIS).

I did find the avocado sauce here special though, and I like the outdoor seating too.

So do I recommend this? Hmm. Well, if you like beef, then come here to eat! It is not that expensive

Remember to Give Thanks!

The Jewish tradition is to pray before and after meals. There’s a fixed prayer to read. And guess what…? I found it here! hehehe!

So take the hint, be grateful! God has been taking good care of you! Don’t complain!

About Beteavone

I found this shop through Beteavone (the coupon website).

I spent 65NIS for buying this 100NIS coupon, but I only ordered 2 servings. Eventually, I received 20% off instead of 35%. But even without any discount, Aaris isn’t expensive, to begin with.

Final Verdict

A cute little shop that sells Middle-Eastern like tacos. I like the avocado sauce. Not expensive, and maybe I’ll come back to try again.

On King Street in Jerusalem, close to many important institutions, there’s this Sephardic Restaurant called Meuchas.  The place is popular among locals because this is probably the most convenient place to eat. It’s a decent restaurant with good prices. Business lunch from 42NIS.

Location

Meuchas is 6 minutes walk to the Prime Minister’s house, the place is CENTRAL! The Knesset used to be on this street. Jewish Agency and JNF buildings are around.

I like the moustache. It’s a sephardic restaurant though! (Don’t be confused… just saying!)

It looks IKEA? Very cozy!

I love these windows. I love the set up!

This is a restaurant proudly serving kosher food! Good for Torah keeping Jews!

Menu and Dishes

The prices are surprsingly low. But the actual serving size is small. Maybe that’s not a bad thing since business people probably only need a venue to meet. Food probably isn’t the priority.

On the page, you can find “Business Lunch” up till No.47.

• Main Dish (choose 1) :  Schinitzel , Vegetarian Couscous, Fish Cutlets in Spicy Tomato Sauce, Meatballs,  Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled St.Peter’s Fish
• Side Dishes (choose 2)：Rice, Sour Rice,  Lima Beans, String beans, Okra, Green Peas, French Fries,  Baked Potato,  Mejadra,  Arab Style Salad

We ate these :

• No. 3 Hummus 30 NIS
• No.16 Moussaka 45 NIS
• No.44 Fillet Steak 110 NIS
• Business Lunch)  Grilled Chicken Breast 49 NIS
• Business Lunch) Grilled St.Peter’s Fish 49 NIS

No. 3 Hummus 30 NIS, with mushroom! I like it!

No.16 Moussaka 45 NIS, I thought Moussaka always comes with minced meat. But in Israel it is eggplant and tomato. I was shocked.

No.44 Fillet Steak 110 NIS, why would this be $30? It’s about 150g….

Someone else order the same thing but comes in different presentation. I think it’s better to order some other dishes….

Business Lunch)  Grilled Chicken Breast 49 NIS, this is much better in value! It’s nicely grilled. (If you are not picky) (But definitely not half good as Amir’s)

Business Lunch) Grilled St.Peter’s Fish 49 NIS. Why is it fried though? But I think it’s good for value? St.Peter’s fish I had in Tiberias cost 70NIS.

So…  somehow the bill was about 100NIS per person. But if you stick to business lunch, it’s in the mid-range. Tips is 10% to the bill. But the waiter here was strange, he sat down next to me when ordering meals, and he kept forgetting who ordered what. And I said “You should tip me!” and then he said “sure!”

Final Verdict

Nice decor with average food. If you need a quiet place for business meeting, it could be an option. Business lunch for 50NIS is good! Though the serving is small.

If you mention Ticho House, everybody knows there is a good restaurant. The name is Anna Italian Cafe. The place is named after the hostess of Tichno House, Anna. The service and atmosphere here is so wonderful that you will forget how expensive the meal is! The dishes here look humble but they are surprisingly good! Different than what you’d expect! I think that’s the charm of this place, or the hostess Anna!

Location

Anna Italian Cafe is inside Ticho House, on the top floor. Ticho was a doctor, this house was one of the first houses that were built outside the walls of Jerusalem. There was a lot of conflict between Arabs and Jews during British Mandate. His eye was hurt in one of the riots, so he practiced at his house. His wife Anna was a painter. After they died, this mansion was donated to Israeli museum.

It’s nicely painted inside. You can still feel that this house has a lot of histories. The place is crowded but the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

Open kitchen! The staff was courteous and greeted us the curious tourists during their busy work.

Menu and Dishes

Anna would have looked like this during the day.

The menu that I took. A proper menu can be found on Anna’s website. I would love to come back here for breakfast, for 44NIS, or 2 for 130NIS.

For dinner, we tried these

•  Focaccia, Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Chili, Garlic confit 18 NIS
• Green Salad, Salnova, Endive, Almonds, Danablu, Honey mustard vinaigrette 56 NIS
• Caprese, Tomatoes, Mozzarella,Basil, Balsamic Reduction 56 NIS
• Margarita, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil 58 NIS
• ANNA Bianca 2.0, Sunchokes, Mozzarella, Herbs, Arugulla, Grana Padno 64 NIS
• “Tartuffo”,Linguini, Sage Browen Butter, Mushrooms, Truffle Oil 76 NIS
• Salmon, Pomme Puree, Roasted tomatoes, Broccoli, Gremolata 94 NIS

And desserts! Muah~

• Tiramisu 40 NIS
• Chocolate mousse 44NIS
• Lemon Tart 42 NIS
• Panna Cotta 42 NIS

My mouth was drooling simply by reading the menu, though I hardly knew what we ordered. Haha! Fortunately there aren’t too many options here, otherwise it would have taken the whole night.

Focaccia, Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Chili, Garlic confit 18 NIS. Freshly baked garlic bread! It was tasty with vinegar.

Green Salad, Salnova, Endive, Almonds, Danablu, Honey mustard vinaigrette 56 NIS. Well, it looks bad on photo but it’s the second best salad I ever had in Israel!  My brother told me that plants are still alive in the first 24 hours being picked from the ground. And yes, this vegetable was alive! So fresh! This is worth trying!

Caprese, Tomatoes, Mozzarella,Basil, Balsamic Reduction 56 NIS, this is ‘okay’ because cherry tomatoes is common in Taiwan.

Margarita, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil 58 NIS. Wow, this pizza will make you cry! The crust was perfect! As soon as you finish this, you want another one!

Anna Bianca 2.0 Sunchokes, Mozzarella, Herbs, Arugulla, Grana Padno 64 NIS, it is good, but it cannot compare to the pizza above.

“Tartuffo”,Linguini, Sage Browen Butter, Mushrooms, Truffle Oil 76 NIS , everything was perfect! Truffle oil was special! This is worth trying!

Salmon, Pomme Puree, Roasted tomatoes, Broccoli, Gremolata 94 NIS, personally I think it is good for value. But you don’t necessarily have to order salmon in Anna.

We enjoyed those dishes in Anna, so we decided to try their desserts!

Tiramisu 40 NIS, just like Tiramisu I had in Italy, very authentic!

Chocolate mousse 44 NIS,  I think it is just ‘okay’, maybe that’s because I’m not a big fan of chocolate!

Lemon Tart 42 NIS , this was ‘wow!’ Sweet and sour, perfectly balanced. This one is a must-try!

Panna Cotta 42 NIS, I think this is good for value because of the serving size. It goes with cookie crumbs and jam. A happy ending!

At first we didn’t think we would go to Anna Italian’s Cafe because you can have Italian food pretty much everywhere in the world. But this place was close to our hotel and we were lazy. Since the rating was pretty high, we came here. And then we discovered that even though we thought we knew Italian food, Anna successfully revolutionized our senses! I would say that Italian food that I had in Italy was only about 80% as tasty as this place!

I think Anna succeeds because of righ ingredient, right cooking method and right atmosphere! This was a perfect dinner that we had in Jerusalem!

Final Verdict

If you have enough budget, yes, choose Anna! Everything was good! You can order a pizza and salad for 120NIS. And if you order Focaccia, drinks and a dessert (lemon tart!), then the bill will be around 200NIS for two. It’s more than satisfactory in terms of taste, atmosphere and service, even if you think you know Italian food!

Good News？

There’s a discount website in Israel called Beteavone. I once saw a deal of Anna there~ If you ever see great discount like this, then don’t hesitate and go to Anna!

Looking for cheap eats in Jerusalem? This burger shop called Eight might be just perfect. Here you get a freshly prepared burger for 8 shekels! That’s $2.5! Is it possible in a city like Jerusalem? Is it too good to be true?

The story behind Eight is that there was a Jewish chef who worked in a Michelin starred restaurant in Netherlands, and he felt the portion served in Israeli restaurants are too big (what I feel too), and hence the prices are too high (what I feel too).

He wasn’t happy how food goes wasted, or how a bigger portion gives a hint to people to take in more calories than needed. So he has an idea, he will open a restaurant that serves small burger for ONLY 8 SHEKELS!

In a country where hummus (no meat!) costs 17 shekels, right, a grilled-chicken burger for 8 shekels is too good to be true! So I had to try out this place!

Location

There are 18 branches of ‘Eight’. The only one in Jerusalem is near Mehane Yehuda, next to King of Kings Jerusalem. Very convenient for me!

Menu and Prices

For menu…  you can check it online. I wanted to try this Schinitzel burger!

Or grilled beef burger! And it’s kosher… so that means no cheese!

You can go for a meal package. 2 burgers + side dish + a drink for 26 shekels ($7). SO CHEAP!

Let’s see if it was any good!

So the restaurant was like a fast food store. There wasn’t an English menu…. so I asked for chicken burger….. and I pointed at a picture I saw from the monitor  “and Fried Chicken Wings too please”…. 

Here we go! I think it’s clear that I will not order Fried Chicken Wings (failed) next time.

Let me explain objectively. The chicken wings were tiny! It was not marinated. And there was too much oil (maybe the temperature was not high enough), and somehow I think the meat was undercooked.

I would go with only burgers next time because everything was as good as it could get! Lettuce, onion, tomato, grilled chicken. It was not Michelin (didn’t expect it to be), but it was enjoyable!

Someone had 5 items, and it was for 44 shekels only! So cheap!

Final Verdict 

I’m happy with the quality. It’s very good for value! I highly recommend this place if you are on budget!

If you’re visiting Israel after 2014, the good news is that you’ll find this 5 shekels cafe called Cofizz. Coffee, fresh juice, sandwich, salad, croissant, pizza, pick anything and it costs only 5 shekels (or 6 shekels!) There are various options.

The place is more like a deli, there are 4-6 seats most people take away the food.  I think it’s important to note down where Cofizz cafes are because Jerusalem is very expensive!

Location

There are many stores! Too many! The easiest way to find cofizz is to type “cofizz’ on Google Maps, and all your options will show on the screen!

Ha-Meshorerim St 1 , Mahane Yehuda St 10 , Yafo St 226,  Ben Yehuda 14

This is the Cofizz in the Old city of Jerusalem, close to Cardo.

This is in Jerusalem delta.

This is on Jaffa street.

And this is the one in Central Bus Station. Get something to eat before you head to airport!

Menu

I took this picture in 2016. Some items are probably ₪6 now. But I went in 2018 again and some items are still 5 shekels. Hmmmm…

These 4 things cost me ₪20! I got 2 different salads, yogurt with granola, and a pizza!

Yogurt with granola 5NIS, I liked it! Very satisfying!

Tuna Sandwich. 5 NIS. Nothing special but not bad.

Bulgarian Salad? 5 NIS. Maybe Israeli like this? It was flavorless though….

Final Verdict 

Orignally I thought it won’t be possible to enjoy a proper meal from Cofizz. But actually, I enjoyed everything I got here! And if you are low on blood pressure, it will be a very good idea to grab something to eat from here!

In the alley of Jerusalem’s new town, you will see Kangaroo Georgian Restaurant. This is not a kosher restaurant, and you can find pork here…! The owner of this restaurant comes from Georgia. It was interesting to know that her family is Christian (common for Georgian Jews)! The price range was about 70-100NIS. Or you can go for business lunch, which is good for value!

Location 

Kangaroo Georgian Restaurant is located in a small alley. When you see Mike’s Place from Jaffa Street, turn right and go down the alley. It’s located next to the first synagogue that was built outside the walls of Jerusalem.

This restaurant is one of those old Jerusalem houses, made by Jerusalem stone. Rent is expensive in Jerusalem, so the space is limited. There are about 9 table there for a maximum of 25-30 people. It’s very private.

Menu and Dishes 

This is the menu! If you like cheese, go to “Khachapuri” section on the right. That’s the iconic dish one has to try in Georgian cuisine.

We ordered these, these vocabularies are too foreign! I haven’t heard of them before :

• Salad Lina 79 NIS
• Mushroom Soup 29 NIS
• Khachapuri Imeruli 67 NIS
• Khachapuri Adjaruli  (comes with raw egg) 62 NIS
• Khinkali (Giant dumplings) 69 NIS
• Odjakhuri (pork and potato stew) 82 NIS
• Chakapuli (lamb stew) 85 NIS
• 烤羊肉 Shashlik veal 79 NIS

Drinks and Desserts on the other page

Business lunch (12:30-16:30), note that it is Monday to Thursday only. (This place closes on Sundays because the owner is Christian ) The price was 62-72NIS, and it includes salad, bread, soup, kebab or Khachapuri, then tea.  I think that’s a good deal for Jerusalem!

Here comes the food!  Salad Lina 79 NIS , there are 7 types of salad and the portion was huge. But I’m not a big fan of Asian salads (even though I’m Asian myself). This didn’t appeal to me. Bread was complimentary.

I only took a bite for each…

Mushroom Soup 29 NIS, I had become used to Israeli quantity. So this soup came surprisingly small. Soup was thick, not bad.

Khachapuri Imeruli 67 NIS! Traditional cheese bread, made by Georgian cheese! You will taste authentic Georgian cheese only from here! But then again, I’m not a big fan of cheese. Haha! This was okay.

The other type of Georgia cheese bread. This one is Khachapuri Adjaruli 62 NIS!   It looks like a boat, with a raw egg on top of cheese! You are supposed to cut the cheese with a knife and fork closely to the crust, and then mix raw egg and cheese. It’s very fulfilling, and I like it very much! It was delicious! But I think the cheese was too salty for me. (otherwise it’s perfect)

What happened when most of crust was eaten to balance the saltiness…. a flood of Georgian cheese..! Haha! If you are used to having this type of salty cheese, then I think you might enjoy it.

Khinkali 69 NIS , Georgian version of giant dumplings. We have this type of dumpling in Chinese cuisine. I actually had Kinkali in another Georgian restaurant, and it tasted just as good here! This is the signature dish here, so try it out! (If your budget allows you…. I found 5 dumplings for $20 quite expensive because this thing is would cost 20% in my country)

Odjakhuri 82 NIS, basically pork and potato. This was good! All I need is a bowl of rice! This tasted like my type of food.

Chakapuli 85 NIS, lamb stew. I don’t eat lamb, so I have no idea how it tasted.

Shashlik veal 79 NIS, only 2 skeweres. I found this expensive ($27). But I heard that it was very good.

So, without any alcohol drink, it cost 100NIS per head. This is a normal price for a restaurant in this category, expensive for non-locals, but there are restaurants even more expensive than this. Service is 10% added to the bill.

Final Verdict

Depends on your budget. There aren’t too many places in this world where you can try Georgian food. And rent is expensive in Jerusalem. For the taste, it is yummy! For value, it’s not what this place is about. Oh! The owner was a lot of fun!

Dining in Jerusalem is expensive. It’s harder to find a restaurant within the walls of the Old City that is reasonably priced. So I think The Quarter Cafe, might be a good option in the Jewish quarter. From here you can see the Temple Mount! And the place is more of a cafeteria, which means there is no service fee and you don’t have to order a lot! Just see what your budget affords at that moment! Free water, free usage of WC (clean). It is a good choice!

Location of The Quarter Cafe

It is like 2 minutes walk from the Western Wall.

As soon as you enter the Jewish quarter from the Western wall, you cannot miss it! It’s right in the center of the way! Go upstairs!

I think this is the only resraurant in the Jewish quarter with such a view?

What you are seeing is the corner of Western Wall and Southern wall, and Al-aqsa mosque (the building with silver dome). In the background… Mt of Olives!!

The entire wall is made by glass! What joy it is to have lunch here! In the Old City of Jerusalem! Really! It’s so unreal!

This is a kosher restaurant, the yellow paper is a kosher certificate.

Menu and Food

There’s no menu and no waiter because the place is more like a cafeteria. Just follow the queue..

Why are we starting from dessert? I have no idea!

Finally I found the menu in the top shelf above the working station. I don’t think it’s meant to be seen?? No one can read this from afar!  So I typed it down…

Breakfast

• Shakkshuka+ Salad + tahini + a drink  ₪69

Lunch

• Hummus + Salad +Tahini +Falafel  ₪49
• Fish+Side dish + Veggies ₪79
• Spaghetti ₪49

Drinks and Desserts

• Cheese cake ₪28
• Cappuccino  ₪15
• Latte ₪17
• Tea ₪12
• Fresh juice ₪20-₪25

There are 2 stations here. One side is hot dishes and there other side is salads.

The man behidn the counter will ask you what do you want? “Fish?” He would orally tell you the menu of the day. Just make your decision quickly! I chose salmon.

And then you should pick a side dish. Spaghetti or rice?

And then 2 small salads. Just point whichever looks interesting to you.

I was so nervous that I had to answer all his questions in such a short time. How come no one else needs time to process like me?

So here’s everything. This cost 80 NIS, plus the cheese case was 28NIS. The total was 110 NIS without a drink, that is roughy $30. It’s not cheap, but you can share this meal with someone and have an excellent view from here.

Pita bread on the table is complimentry. So if you don’t order cheese cake, then it is about 60NIS per person, roughly $20. That is a very cheap price in Jerusalem. Well. Jerusalem is an expensive place to be…

I enjoyed the view though!

Final Verdict

Superb view. I don’t know if there’s any other restaurant in the Old City that offers such view at such price? Though the atmosphere here is more like a cafeteria.