Vegetarian at Mahane Yehuda Shuk Jerusalem
Tzemah Vegetarian
1 Dekel Street
https://www.tzemahrest.com/
02-5333444 הדקל 1, ירושלים
Sun-Thu: 09:00-23:00 | Friday: 09:00-16:30 | Saturday:18:30-23:00 | | 02-5333444 Hadekel St.
Jerusalem
Ambiance/decor/cleanliness - *7*
Good buzz; great location, especially if you
don’t venture by car. On a Shuk side street
Toilet/accessibility
Two available toilets. Clean. On the main eating level (one step down).
Restaraunt is partly accessible from the sidewalk. Some steps.
Food
Vegetarian - There is no kosher certification (a plus in my book) *7*
Small portions; pricy; tasty; nicely presented
Service/management/professionalism
Well-trained,
competent, bilingual, pleasant waiters and welcome staff. This was decidedly, for me, the saving grace
Noise level (Common Geezer Kvetch)
*1* constant, unremitting, high decibel – forget about conducting anything but perfunctory conversation.
To be fair, the restaurant posts an advisory
about noise on its reservation confirmation tool.
Alcohol
Cocktails were expensive and good but stingy on
alcohol. A glass of wine is prohibitively expensive. Wine (including top notch) without kosher
certification served.
Reservation policy
Draconian- substantial forfeiture if you
need to cancel - but this is made clear when you reserve via the Internet or Smartphone.
Bottom line
Recommended at least once for the experience; bring earplugs;
and a padded wallet. Then enjoy. Next time, I'd ask to sit at the bar and watch the open kitchen.
1 = terrible
10= supremely perfect
