I think I must have Middle Eastern DNA I have been enjoying it for many years and actually like to cook some of my own at home. I couldn't wait to try this place not only does it say it's organic, its traditional dishes that I'm used to enjoying. When you arrive you're welcomed and the interior is very nice although you can't eat there right now you have to eat outside. So Customer Service and interior gets 2 stars. The food actually looked beautiful and was gigantic por portions, there's nothing to complain about except as soon as I saw the pita bread I was so sad. My food was accompanied by a cheap store quality that you can get at any store. But if I'm going to be fair it's only fair I take the blame because I saw the cheaply pita on the counter but there was a better brand underneath. I should have asked for the better quality I assumed! If you're going to be serving organic food why not go the extra distance and order better quality store pita bread or even better yet, order from a Halal bakery that's local. It's a game changer, this pita was so thin it broke and wasn't ideal. The hummus and baba ganoush were ok and good the falafel could be better and the salad seemed a bit rushed. I prefer my tabuleh much finer.... Nothing like huge chunks of parsley. I was thrown off by the Greek olives and feta cheese but maybe some regions include it? Felt too Mediterranean for my taste. I also didn't get but more than a tablespoon of that of tzaziki. I was hungry and it served it's purpose but I was expecting much more. The baklava was also not fresh. It was dry and fell apart. I hope this review inspires this place to step it up, they can fool some but not those of us who know this food. I can't go back, and I hope your experience there is better than mine. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - This is the falafel platter served with store bought pita (wish I'd known that before ordering). $13.25. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I read the Yelp reviews so I knew not to expect warm and friendly service, thank goodness. The food was excellent though. I had a big piece of salmon with hummus and salad, and my companion and I split some baba ghanoush with pita. Brusque service aside, I'll definitely be back. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Salmon plate with a side of babaganoush was - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cozy hole in the wall. Don't be tricked upstairs could be used for seating but it's storage and a bathroom. The bathroom needs some TLC, if possible avoid it altogether. Food was reasonably priced and came out fairly quickly. It looked amazing but lacked seasoning. The sandwich was better because it's all mixed together. The platter allows you to taste the items separately and realize that there's room for improvement. The tabouleh has too many sesame seeds, the baba ganoush needed more of that roasted flavor, the olives were too bitter, the falafel needed more seasoning. Also the hot sauce was not hot and tasted like ketchup. If I return it would be for a sandwich to go but not likely. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Falafel Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

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EXTREMELY RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DISGUSTING FOOD!!!!!!! THE PEOPLE WORKING IN THE KITCHEN WERE NOT WEARING GLOVES AND THEY WERE MAKING FOOD WITH NAKED HANDS! I nicely asked the lady (she seemed to be the owner) who was taking our order if it would be possible for the chefs working in the kitchen to wear gloves. She shaked her head and in a EXTREMELY ARROGANT WAY SHE SAID NO, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE and she repeated it twice. I was shocked and surprised that she had guts to tell something like that while California Law REQUIRES CHEFS TO WEAR GLOVES. The lady was EXTREMELY RUDE WHILE TAKING MY ORDER AS WELL, she cut me off thrice to answer the phone calls , she never apologized and wasn't sorry about it at all. I didn't confront her about it because after seeing the chefs handling food without wearing gloves I knew I'm not going to pay for DISGUSTING FOOD AND RUDE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!! read more

I still enjoy the food here, this is an update, it feels really refreshing. You know, to be honest, I would have loved squeeze a zesty lemon onto my food. I live in an apartment, I used to pick my neighbors lemons, geez they are everywhere but I have been shamed by lemon tree owners more than once. Twice. Excuuuuse me! read more

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Food is excellent. I ordered two more falafel platters. Completely shocked the cooks grabbed the salad with their bare hands and put it in my container. Not sure what they are thinking. Not giving 1 star because the quality of food is great. I will find an alternative option unfortunately. read more

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I've never been disappointed by this place. Love everything we've tried including falafel wraps, a variety of platters, lentil soup, and also the french fries - they're beautiful, thick cut fries with delicious seasoning. read more

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Five stars for quality, taste, quantity, freshness, and authenticity. It's a hidden gem in Berkeley area, and feels great to support local mom and pops read more

I called to place an order for pick up and they told me it'd be ready in 5 minutes. I got the Jerusalem falafel sandwich (came out to a little less than $10) with hot sauce and it was super flavorful, and a bigger portion than I had expected. A great option for a quick lunch if you're in the area. The hot sauce is not that spicy. I was walking my puppy prior to picking up the order and they let me bring him inside for a moment while paying, and they even said hi to my dog and gave him a treat! I passed by many times before but now I will definitely be coming back - such a cute small business with outdoor seating, affordable prices, and friendly staff. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Jerusalem Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely massive portions, the platters are so big. Comes with fresh salad, rice or really fresh hummus, and your entree. I got the skewer platter and shawarma platter. Was absolutely very solid food. You can tell it's fresh based off the large stock of veggies and meats right in the kitchen. Really like that you can watch them cook so you know you're getting the real deal. Would recommend the lamb, it's the best :) read more

The wrap is super large and usually good for 2. I took the hot sauce and was really flavorful. Ambience is like a take out. read more

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There's really nothing quite like those mom and pop shops that serve up the classics at decent prices. Clearly this is one of those places. Came in on a sunny Sunday afternoon and was warmly greeted and guided through the goods. FOOD: lamb combo platter with hummus. Everything solid. Lamb was tender and heavily seasoned. Perfectly oily for me, possibly too oily for others, but I loved it. I was given a hot sauce which was a perfect addition to the medley of flavors with the tahini. Hummus was solid with good oil as well. Bread tasty and salad, though simple, did its job perfectly. Definitely a good choice. Falafel wrap was better than expected. Falafel was very tasty and so were all the fillings. Fresh produce everywhere. The kicker was the wrap. Toasted on either a flat top or a panini press which really gave it an unexpected and awesome dimension of char and crunch. It's also huge. Don't sleep on this. Overall a great experience. Friendly, patient, and kind staff. Outdoor seating for your sunny Sunday afternoons. For sure a place I'll come back to. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Lamb platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is a weekly rotation spot for my family. The fries are delicious and fresh and when my toddler actually eats with us, he eats a bunch. The hummus is AMAZING and the small serving is pretty great for two adults to enjoy. The shawarma wrap is delicious and HUGE! Lately my spouse and I split a chicken one with medium hot sauce. It's really good. Staff is always super nice, too. Pleasant to sit outside when it's nice and there's some indoor tables, too. Can be confusing to find since it's right on the corner of Solano and Alameda but the entrance is just on Alameda. read more

Horrible, fake middle eastern food...wouldn't come back if I was hungry F- (ugly decor too)

The food was wonderfully fresh and the wrap was big enough to have leftovers for tomorrows' lunch. Yum!

Really high quality ingredients! The wrap I ordered has many ingredients and each one was fresh and tasty. Very impressed with the quality as well as the menu design. I love how the wrap has more fresh vegetables and pickles rather than more refined carbs compared with other places. Friendly workers too. read more

Food was delicious, service was amazing, small restaurant just in the corner. Falafel plate + hummus was so good.

I didn't know I could get so excited about a grilled chicken salad, but this one is absolutely delicious and completely different. I order grilled chicken salads at a lot of places and they're usually pretty much the same -- lettuce, unripe tomatoes, and an often dry chicken breast on top. But Jerusalem Kitchen's is a whole other experience. The chicken is sliced and I think marinated before it is cooked, resulting in pieces that are thin, tender, and full of flavor. The salad has a generous amount of chicken and grilled vegetables and is covered with a crave-worthy seasoning (I think Za'atar) that makes it unique and so tasty. We've also ordered their chicken skewer platter, and the chicken is similarly flavorful and tender. Definitely get the pilaf, it is also unique and so good! read more

Jamie W. and I have been for finding ourselves at the bottom of Indian Rock Path facing several dining options on Solano Avenue, so we couldn't help noticing this compact Middle Eastern spot since it's the first business you see when you cross The Alameda. It took us several months before we actually entered the place much like it took several years for the U.S. Embassy to move to Jerusalem. However, we weren't afraid of getting pelted with stones or something worse like dealing with a mindlessly grinning Ivanka. No, we came in peace and faced a server who didn't appear to enjoy smiling much. It actually reminded me of the John Belushi Pepsi-Pepsi-cheeps-cheeps skit on SNL back in the olden days. That didn't prevent us from ordering a couple of healthy and tasty meals. Jamie was more conscientious than me and ordered the $7.99 Large Mesculum Spring Mix Salad, a refreshing platter of greenery with mixed greens, cucumber, parsley, lettuce, chopped tomato, olives and a sprinkling of feta cheese (photo: http://bit.ly/2KuLDiX). I went with the $10.99 Falafel Platter, which was a bountiful mezza plate of hummus, tabbouleh, olive oil, babaganoush, feta cheese, olives, and a smaller portion of the salad Jamie had. It included four pita wedges for dipping and four falafel balls which I shared with Jamie (photo: http://bit.ly/2IKe7Il). The falafel was delicious and not overly oily like some others I've had (photo: http://bit.ly/2INXPOn). It was a pretty satisfying meal of goodness that comes from Israeli-born chef Auny Abaya who focuses on purely organic ingredients. We could tell the difference. FOOD - 4 stars...fresh organic takes on Middle Eastern favorites AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...small space with just a few tables SERVICE - 2.5 stars...a bit surly TOTAL - 4 stars...a fine start to a Solano stroll read more

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This place was so tasty! Some of the better falafel I've had and the hummus was AMAZING! it was super affordable as well. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Falafel Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

I discovered last night or today, actually, that they are closed on Tuesdays. I called yesterday and got the answering machine when they should have been open according to Yelp. I drove by and the place was dark. Today I called and the man who answered the phone told me about the Tuesday closure. I got dinner from them tonight, the mini falafel platter, and have enough left for a light lunch tomorrow. It was delicious, as usual, and inexpensive, less than $10 before tip. They have a sign on the door stating that they will be closed Tuesdays until further notice. read more

This place really surprised me! I loved it! Here's what I got and I seriously recommend both. Got the chicken shawarma and falafel platter. Truly stellar, I will be back read more

First time trying and it was delicious! We had the steak platter, wild salmon and the combo falafel platter. great value and everything was tasty and fresh. read more

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I've heard good things about this place for awhile, but never got a chance to try them until recently when I ordered the shawarma special wrap. Oh how I wish I would have stopped by here every time I wanted a shawarma wrap (or gyro), because I do think it's better than all the other ones I've tried in the Bay Area. Here's why: 1) wrap has a good crunch and not the pillowy carby sort you get at other places (less carbs overall), 2) includes hummus and tahini (not included in many places), 3) no yogurt sauce for those trying to avoid dairy or don't like yogurt altogether, 4) good quality ripe tomatoes and crunchy greens, not the pale sort of excuse for romas that one often finds in wraps and sandwiches. The owner (I presume?) and his workers are very friendly/welcoming and I was surprised they even bring your food out to you even if you sit outside (pleasant, shaded, peaceful since not a ton of people walking by). The wrap is large enough for two meals, but it's easy to scarf it down in one sitting as I did since it's so tasty. Looking forward to returning and trying more on the menu! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I entered a different world! I entered with a friendly greeting at the door while he was checking / fixing something. He asked if I was Paul, and thought he asked if I was cold at first. I ordered fries, chicken soup, 2 skewers (beef and chicken platters), falafel sandwich (wrap) and it would be ready in 20 to 25 minutes. It was basically ready on time with thorough confirmation of order on pen and paper. Luckily they take credit card, minimum $10. Only one customer inside at a time. You will probably have to park far if at a busy time. Because the chicken soup was missing, she was (I assume the owner) was taking an order on the phone. I got my food in plastic packaging. I came back to confirm because the prices on here aren't the same. She was more friendly that time around. Strong personality type of lady with no need to be American customer service friendly, if you know what I mean. Food was so good! I got the beef skewers but they should be called, steak skewers. Cooked just like I like them, medium or so and not tough. The yogurt sauce and spicy sauce are unique & taste so, so good together. Spices on top of the rice were a little strong and got caught in my throat but I should have mixed it around. They have the best hummus I've ever had. I usually think salads are plain but so good too. The fries were just like home made but better. Crispy on outside and soft inside. Tried the other dishes too and all were great, except the chicken soup because I guess I was expecting a little more flavor & the spices were not to my taste. Maybe a little too much for me. All in all, with the location & everything expected organic for a family owned restaurant, the price was right. The food, the atmosphere and experience, was right too. Like stepping into their home. It was great. 4.5/5 stars. Would come again. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch (having skipped breakfast) and the Grilled Wild Salmon caught my eye. Service was relatively quick and the salmon dish was perfectly done. The salmon was fresh and flaky (not overdone) with a crispy skin. The hummus was not oily and perfect for dipping. There were a few side sauces and both the white and red one were great to dress the salmon with. I like how you get a choice of rice or hummus and overall found the service quick and effective. A great stop for a quick healthy choice and parking wasn't too hard either. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Grilled Wild Salmon Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wow! Plentiful amount of food and oh soo tasty!!! I had heard their falafels are amazing. So when my BF and I wanted to try a new restaurant, I suggested Jerusalem Kitchen. Then we came on here to see the reviews. I hesitated because the score was only 4.5. My BF said let's go anyway. So happy he persisted because the food is amazing!!! We got a sample platter with lamb, chicken, hummus and salad. Then we ordered a side of rice. He got a falafel wrap. When they brought the food out, I practically hollered at the amount they put in our container. It was filled to the brim. Then I took a bit and ohhh it was so good!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back. Get the almond bars as desert. They are really yummy. As I ordered some after dinner, the guy told me they have been in business for 20 years and everything is made fresh everyday. You can tell. Plus the spices they put on everything is delicious!!!! read more

This is my one of my favorite lunch spots in Berkeley. I love their spicy wild salmon wrap - delicious, healthy, and high quality organic ingredients. It's an easy stop, the owners and staff are really sweet too and we always enjoy our time there. read more

Love their food, love! I usually get shawarma lamb platter. Ingredients taste fresh, the meat is tender. The salad is fresh and full of herbs like parsley. The hummus is fantastic and makes you never want to buy store-bought hummus ever again. Always receive kind service even if they're busy. They're a small family-owned place: support local! read more

Delicious kebabs!! Beef was so tender and juicy and chicken was not dry and full of flavor. Fresh ingredients, great service will return for sure. read more

Jerusalem Organic Kitchen - Kebab combo plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Berkeley, California

We live in this neighborhood and if you know the North Shattuck and Northbrae Neighborhoods, there is no shortage of walkable dining. We just love Jerusalem Organic Kitchen for a consistently well prepared meal, friendly staff, and really good ingredients! They serve a quick, casual, healthy, and absolutely delicious meal. Everything we have tried is great with balanced seasonings. My personal favorite is the Shawarma Platter. Don't miss the perfectly prepared salmon platter with a generous serving of salmon that won't set you back an arm and a leg. The salad with chicken shawarma on top is great too. And they, of course, prepare a great middle eastern platter and falafel platter. And if all you want is a sandwich or burger - you won't be disappointed. Get the idea? We like their food and for good reason - they don't try to be all things to all people - they do middle eastern cuisine and do it really well. Try it - you'll like it! read more

Wow, such great quality food for a great value! How anyone could give this restaurant less then 5 stars is beyond me! Me and my partner have frequented Jerusalem Organic Kitchen; our new favorite place, several times now and have had great service and food each time! Our only regret is that we did not find this hidden gem sooner! Definitely give them a try!! read more

I live in the neighborhood and eat here more often than anywhere else. Their food is consistently great and priced very reasonably. The staff is friendly and fast. They have both outdoor and indoor seating, which is always a bonus in my book. Try them out! read more

Always fresh, friendly, and tasty. For my money, some of the best falafel and meat kebabs in the Berkeley area.

Fries to die for. Best in the East bay! Service is a bit gruff, but try the falafel wrap for a delicious lunchtime bite and you won't be disappointed. read more

Best falafel wrap I've had in the bay. My family been eating here for years and they never disappoint us. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

I loved the food. Amazing and delicious. And you have to try their baklava. It's one of the best I've ever had.

Delicious. I just had a great dinner. Lettuce wrapped lamb burger and fries. So good.

The food was great!!! This is like healthy fast-food. Don't expect pleasantries or good service because the staff is always busy. Although the store is small, seats are comfortable-- indoor and outdoor. read more

Wonderful! Very nice people, excellent and fresh food. The hummus and dolma were some of the best I ever had and the falafel was crisp and creamy. They were very nice to our dog too. read more