Ishtabach
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CUISINES
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Kosher
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
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CUISINES
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Kosher
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
417 reviews
Excellent
271
Very good
99
Average
33
Poor
9
Terrible
5
Steve B
Israel74 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
So finally I get to Jerusalem in the evening, so my Daughter and decide to hit Machne Yehuda, for some great food. We're up to anything major, and we go to Ishtabach.
The concept is a baked pastry with various meats to choose from, the pastry is a Curd recipe, kinda like a shepards pie. Its to die for! Theres a little redheaded smiling waitress that gave us such great service I just had to hug her, because out of the blue she brings out Halva mouse that was sooooo gooooood!
Theres usually a line be patient its worth a couple minutes wait. Ill be back there!
Written January 7, 2020
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Aaron S
Jerusalem26 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
I went there with two of my cousins from the US and all three of us were very happy. The restaurant is located in the Mahane Yehuda area about a 2 minute walk from the hear of the shuk. There was a line to get in and we sat at the counter to avoid a wait. The service was prompt, competent and friendly. All main dishes are varieties of a shambuka. It's Syrian-Kurdish food. It's essentially bread stuffed with various fillings. I and one of my cousins had kebab meat and the other cousin had a vegetarian choice. They are accompanied by various sauces salads to eat with it/ on top of it. The bread is considered bread for those (like me) who are religious and have to "wash". It's not only kosher but BaDa'tz Beit Yosef. I want to go again.
Written February 9, 2020
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You Trippin’ Girl
37 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
Yum! I had the shamborek, their key item, which is like a kosher calzone. Perfectly baked pastry stuffed with meat that melts in your mouth. The dipping sauces pair perfectly. I could have eaten two it was so yummy! They have veggie as well and even a shepherds pie for those with dietary restrictions.
Written January 6, 2020
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kballe
Los Angeles10 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
The food is delicious. I don’t know about it being Kurdish but it is definitely something different. No hummus here!
At our charming server’s suggestion we ordered the asado and kabob pastries as well as their Israeli salad with a green tahini dressing. We especially loved the salad! We gobbled every last bite. A couple of negatives were the service is a little slow and we had some dirty plates and glasses given to us. The metal chairs are uncomfortable and they made a lot of disruptive noise every time someone moved their chair. But this place is worth a visit. It has a good atmosphere and vibe with a good mix of people.
Written July 17, 2023
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Brian M
22 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
We had seen this place on a food show and were intrigued. The place did not disappoint. It is a small cafe with a bar seats that overlook the guy making the food and the special oven they use. We shared a brisket and a Syrian kebab version. They were both great and more than satisfying . They are crusty with rich meat fillings and mashed potatoes. They are served with two sauces and tastes of a couple of side salads (the raw onion salad was delicious). Eat them with a fork or pick them up to eat like a good NY style pizza. This is my kind of meal.
Written June 29, 2022
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A C
18 contributions
May 2024 • family
It is worth the flight from America to Israel to visit this restaurant alone. Stellar Kurdish food. I visited with family and we had the brisket and carne asado, which were absolutely phenomenal. This restaurant is a close walk from the Shul Machane Yehuda and close to several major bus stops and transportation options. Indoor and outdoor seating available. It was my first time trying Kurdish cuisine and after how incredibly the meat and potato dishes were presented wrapped in bread, I cannot wait to go back again to try out more menu items.
Written July 25, 2024
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RONNY LIBHABER
28 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
it's an interesting place, you don't really know to what to except. we took 2 shamburak one with brisket and one with beef.
the brisket was very good!! the other was good!.
they have mosko beer- blonde- don't give up on this!
it's take a little bit a time till the food arrived , about 20 min. we will go there again I guesshope cause it's really good
Written December 20, 2021
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James S
Richmond1 contribution
Sep 2023 • solo
This food here is wonderful. The brisket shamburek is so tasty and matches well with the jam, pickles and Tahini sauce. It's a pity that i only tried this place at the end of my trip, otherwise would have been there everyday and tried the other fillings. Service was very friendly and only a minute walk from the market and tram stop.
Written September 18, 2023
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omegaxcrew
Fort Lauderdale45 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
This is absolutely delicious if you enjoy a meat stuffed in freshly baked bread! It was seasoned well, slightly charred. Not only on the edges of the bread, but on bits of the meat that were protruding from the middle. I believe the beef I had was slow cook/braised in beer. The portion was a nice size for one...but I overate. :) Sides were tasty and helped cut through the savory meat-ness with a hint of tartness and pickle.
Written June 22, 2024
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Eniddiner
Skiathos115 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
It took us a while to find this popular eatery but it was well worth the search.We really enjoyed the warm and lively atmosphere and friendly,helpful service.The food was tasty and it was nice to try something really new.Prices very reasonable.
Written January 6, 2020
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Dick_and_Jane205
Edison3 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Great restaurant, great food. It’s small, informal and authentic. Kurdish cuisine is akin to other mideast flavors but with a distinct touch. We return here whenever we visit the country
Written September 11, 2023
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Zachary Z
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
Excellent food, very flavorful, and we had good service too! Highly recommend trying some kosher Kurdish food if you have the chance.
Written February 13, 2023
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Bracha D
36 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
if you want to taste kurdish food in the middle of the Machne Yehuda market.
it's nice place to eat. not formal. market restaurant,
Delicious food
Written December 17, 2022
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goitalyjune
Singapore156 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
Yummy Kurdish food that was recommended by a local. We had the steak pie that tasted a little like shepherds pie.. loved it! Different sort of cuisine and reasonably priced. Will be back!
Written August 28, 2022
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David J
North Miami Beach5 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Very average. Had the asada and it was pretty flavorless. Didn’t live up to the hype at all! I was expecting so much more. The bread was overcooked as well.
Written June 30, 2022
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