Ishtabach – Restaurant & Cafe in Jerusalem, Israel

Ishtabach is one of the well-known restaurants situated in the capital of Israel, Jerusalem, close to the busy Machane Yehuda Market that offers a special Kurdish-Syrian savoury pastry named, shamburak. Situated in a very small but very popular eatery, this restaurant was opened in 2014 by Chef Oren Sasson-Levy and provides a sort of a unique culinary experience, with its central dish being these handmade and oven-cooked hot pockets being stuffed with an array of slow-cooked meats and vegetables of various flavor combinations, all made using the highest quality of ingredients and by using traditional methods.

Ishtabach Ishtabach is at the center of its own expertise with its shamburak which is accompanied by different fillings like the slow-cooked beef, lamb and vegetables fillings including Indian mashed potatoes, grilled peppers and eggplant. Layers of mashed potatoes, fried onions and chimichurri are prepared with care and love and baked in a traditional tabun (clay oven) until crispy. The menu additionally incorporates such accompaniments as fresh salads and other comfort food products which are all home-made, which points to a culture of natural tastes and careful cooking. Such commitment to unique, well-prepared dish ensures that it is a favourite place among locals and visitors who want an original and substantial meal.

The reason why Ishtabach has been successful is due to the single aspect of being able to make one dish of high quality and being able to connect with the past of cooking. The informal but vibrant setting in the vicinity of the busy market contributes to its popularity and it is the preferred location of those that want to experience and enjoy the authentic and non-compromised tasting of the Kurdish-Syrian cuisine in Jerusalem. The quality and specification of the restaurant has helped to make it a place to be visited by the food enthusiasts.

Ishtabach – Restaurant & Cafe Trusted name specializing in the Family style sector and has the operations base at Sycamore Corner, Beit Ya'akov St 1, Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, Israel. Ishtabach Jerusalem Israel is a restaurant which provides modern meals and Mediterranean dining.