Chakra

18 Shlomtzion
Jerusalem
972. (0)2.625.2733

Chef Ilan Garousi serves wide-ranging, bistro-style ethnic cuisine, taking influence from locations as varied as Morocco, Uzbekistan and Thailand. As you approach the restaurant, the outside of Chakra is totally unassuming. It is far from the touristy areas of Jerusalem and is considered a high-end local hangout. It's small, smoky, lit by a nostalgic crystal chandelier, and you might feel like you’re in a small neighborhood in Paris. The bar is well stocked with spirits and a thoughtful selection of whiskeys. Try the Dashpera, a goulash-like Uzbekistani soup made of a beef and tomato base with meat dumplings. Hatsilim Baladi im Labaneh, or Roasted Village Eggplant with Goat’s Yogurt, is sweet without the high acidity that is a common pitfall in eggplant dishes. Fresh sardines are marinated in—and accented by—fresh sage and bay leaves. Not overly complicated, Chef Garousi’s menu allows his fresh ingredients to shine.

• Recommended Dishes:
  Dashpera
  Lamb Kufta Kebab
  Sole in Thyme Butter Baked with Tomatoes
  Fresh Sardines in Sage and Bay Leaves
  Roasted Village Eggplant with Goat’s Yogurt
  
• Hours:
  Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 7:00 pm-3:30 am; Friday, 8:00 pm-3:30 am

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