Author: Tzvi Barish

Hello Yemen – Mehadrin Shawarma at Entrance to Jerusalem

On June 10, 2016

Hello Yemen is one of the best shawarma restaurants in Jerusalem, and it is kosher mehadrin under Rav Machpud’s Yore Deah supervision.

Reviewing a shawarma restaurant is more challenging than a standard sit down restaurant. It’s unusual to find any ambiance at fast food restaurants and so it’s less experiential, but we all have those times where we’re either looking to pay less for a meal or don’t have time for a regular restaurant or sometimes we just crave some simple “ethnic” food.

Shawarma plate with salad and french fries

Piccolino – An Incredible Italian Restaurant in Jerusalem

By Tzvi Barish

On May 17, 2016

In Downtown

Piccolino is the go-to place for superb Italian cuisine, enjoyable ambiance and excellent service in Jerusalem – and it’s kosher mehadrin.

Piping hot lasagne

Piccolino’s Ambiance

Piccolino is located in downtown Jerusalem in the Nechalat Shiva neighborhood, not far from Zion Square. It wasn’t always located there though. Previously it was known as Ticho House, a venerable and delightful restaurant which was located in a charming courtyard setting belonging to the Ticho House museum on Rav Kook St., not far from its present location.

Lechem Basar (Meat and Eat) – Jerusalem Steakhouse (Mehadrin)

By Tzvi Barish

On April 27, 2016

In First Station, Jerusalem

The Lechem Basar restaurant in Jerusalem is a very nice steakhouse located in the old Jerusalem train station known as “The First Station” (HaTachana HaRishona in Hebrew). Lechem Basar is supervised by Rav Machpud’s kosher mehadrin supervision, considered to be one of the top-notch kosher certifications.

Contact details & address follow below

Inviting atmosphere at the Meat and Eat steakhouse in Jerusalem

Mifgash Ha’esh – Mehadrin Meat Restaurant (Jerusalem)

By Tzvi Barish

On April 4, 2016

In Jerusalem, Romema

If you’re looking for a mehadrin meat restaurant in Jerusalem with a large selection of dishes, excellent food and reasonable prices, then Mifgash Ha’esh is a great choice.

Tortilla stuffed with chinese stir-fry or ground beef

Sushi Rechavia (Har Hotzvim) – Sushi & Asian Food

By Tzvi Barish

On March 22, 2016

In Har Hotzvim, Jerusalem

Sushi Rechavia in Har Hotzvim, Jerusalem is a really worthwhile kosher (mehadrin) sushi restaurant where excellent food and reasonable prices come together in one place. See my review, as well as photos, restaurant contact info and directions below.

The restaurant is under the kosher mehadrin supervision of the Jerusalem Rabbinate and the Chatam Sofer (Petach Tikva).

Sushi platter for special occasions

Mifgash Shemesh – Savory Kosher Shawarma

By Tzvi Barish

On March 16, 2016

In Bnei Brak

Mifgash Shemesh in Bnei Brak is a very worthwhile shawarma restaurant with the top notch kosher (mehadrin) hechsher of Rav Machpud.

Mifgash Shemesh in Bnei Brak

Market Pick & Mix (Ramat Gan) – Salad Bar & Fish

By Tzvi Barish

On March 12, 2016

In Ramat Gan

Market Pick & Mix (aka Alim Yerukim) in Ramat Gan is not “just” a salad bar from which you can pick and choose from a wide selection of vegetables, grains, legumes and cheeses to create your own custom salad. It also offers freshly baked fish, soups and vegan house specialties.

Build your own salad

Caffit (Jerusalem) – Great Kosher Dairy Food, Wonderful Ambiance

By Tzvi Barish

On March 5, 2016

In Downtown, Jerusalem

Caffit is a really wonderful kosher dairy restaurant located in downtown Jerusalem. It offers delicious food and what really makes it charming is the variety of seating options both indoors and outdoors.

Fettuccine with mushroom sauce

Sumesa – Delicious Meat Restaurant in Ramat Gan

By Tzvi Barish

On February 26, 2016

In Ramat Gan

After a couple of weeks working at my new job in Ramat Gan, I decided that I had eaten enough times at the local Cofix place, and I decided the time had come to get “a real meal.” Since no one at work knew of a kosher (mehadrin) restaurant in the area, I pulled out my Iphone and did a quick Google search.

Sumesa in Ramat Gan