Jerusalem is a holy city for Christians, Muslims, and Jews. This is the capital of Israel, one of the oldest cities in the Middle East and the whole world. Located in the mountains of Judea between the Dead and the Mediterranean Sea. For most people, Jerusalem is associated primarily with religion (Christianity, Judaism, Islam), the Jewish people, and kosher food.
Russians can get acquainted with Jewish cuisine in some gastronomic establishments. The most famous in Moscow is the restaurant "Jerusalem". The owners of the institution are Jews from Azerbaijan. The cuisine here is not only Jewish, but also Caucasian.
A place
Restaurant "Jerusalem" was opened in 2010 on the 5th floor of the synagogue. The old building, built in 83 of the XIX century, was renovated in 2003. This architectural structure immediately attracts the attention of passers-by with its round tower, forged products, six-pointed stars of David.
The Jerusalem restaurant is located at the intersection of Malaya and Bolshaya Bronnaya, not far from the Patriarchal Ponds, in the very center of Moscow. From the metro stations "Arbat", "Pushkinskaya", "Tverskaya" can be reached by trolley 1, 15, 31 (2 stops) or walk (about 650 meters). At the entrance to the synagogue are metal detectors, passing through them, you need to take the elevator to the 5th floor. Here is the restaurant "Jerusalem".
Address: Moscow city, Bolshaya Bronnaya street, 6a.
Phone: + 7-495-690-62-66.
The institution is open from Sunday to Thursday from 11-00 to midnight (until the last visitor), on Fridays - from 11-00 to sunset.
Food
It is not only Russian Jews who come to taste kosher food in the Jerusalem restaurant. Many people know how "clean" Jewish food is tasty and wholesome.
Kosher products are:
- meat of cows, bulls, rams, sheep, goats, deer (slaughtered according to the requirements of Judaism);
- poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, turkeys);
- fish (only with fins and scales);
- vegetables (thoroughly washed, without traces of rot, mold, insects);
- flour (sifted), grain (selected).
It is clear that such products are much healthier and tastier than not kosher, but corresponding to state standards.
The menu contains dishes of Georgian, Azerbaijani, Jewish, Mediterranean, Eastern, European cuisine. The prices are affordable (average check 2000-2500 rubles).
Interior
Jerusalem has an atmosphere of calm and comfort. Interior items are made in pastel colors: shades of gray, beige, white. Tables with transparent countertops are served with individual fabric napkins. Shod chairs are decorated with soft covers or pillows. There is a lot of textile around - on the walls, windows, around the lamps on the ceiling. On the floor there is a small tile, laminate, stone.
There is a magnificent terrace - on the roof. Part of it is covered (a glass tent decorated inside with a light, light cloth), and the other is outdoors. In the warmer months it is most pleasant to have lunch and dinner here: a beautiful view, a fountain with lighting, lots of greenery and flowers.
Restaurant "Jerusalem": guest reviews
All believers visiting the synagogue often visit the restaurant. Many are familiar with each other, greet and communicate at a meeting. This is noticed by customers who accidentally find themselves here.
From food, most guests admire kebabs (chicken, lamb), hummus, falafel, mincemeat, trout, dorado, barbecue, pomegranate wine.
The restaurant does not smoke, so you can safely go to it with children, visitors say. But smoking is allowed on the veranda; some people really don’t like it.
Those who understand Jewish cuisine are surprised that there are very few truly national dishes on the menu. There is almost no famous Israeli baking.
About the service staff respond ambiguously: someone is very satisfied, others call the waiters sluggish, rude, unprofessional.
All customers praise meat very much, consider it to be of high quality and always tasty.