Jerusalem Garden Café, Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Asheville, US.
Jerusalem Garden Café is a Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Asheville serving traditional dishes from that region. The menu features homemade hummus, crispy falafel, and lamb shanks braised slowly for deep flavor.
The restaurant was founded by Sonia and Frank Badr and has operated continuously for more than three decades under their ownership. It became established in Asheville's food scene and has sustained Middle Eastern cuisine in the city since its opening.
The space features hand-woven textiles and stained glass that creates a warm setting for dining. The kitchen relies on family recipes passed down through generations in the Badr family.
The restaurant is located on Patton Avenue in a convenient downtown location. When visiting, note that the kitchen offers gluten-free pita bread and an extensive range of vegetarian dishes.
The kitchen produces its own gluten-free pita bread, making it fresh in-house rather than sourcing it elsewhere. The restaurant also partners with local suppliers to bring regional ingredients into its Middle Eastern cooking.
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