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Jerusalem Garden

307 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2217
734-995-5060
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Ranked #2 of 361 restaurants in Ann Arbor
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Detroit, Michigan
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

You'll really feel like a member of the local cognoscenti after you've eaten here a few times. Almost always busy and featuring crowded small rooms with small chairs, you don't come here to stretch your legs. You come for the Mediterranean food and nonchalant world cuisine, leavened by less than the typical amount of Ann Arbor airiness. I can only... More

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Lansing, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We will definitely return to the Jerusalem Garden! The restaurant is small, and the atmosphere is casual and friendly. Our group consisted of people with a variety of eating preferences, so we ordered different meals and shared with each other. The waiter was extremely helpful in advising us on the meal selection, and we were delighted with the results. In... More

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Michigan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We were in Ann Arbor the the weekend and we like to eat at non-chain restaurants, well if you like that sort of thing, you’ll appreciate trying the Jerusalem Garden. Quite the find, location good an parking was easy but was concerned when some reviewers mentioned the lack of space for dining in, but wanted to get the whole package.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

What a fantastic meal. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate with hummus, and a couple of falafel on the side. The garlic sauce was spot on, chicken wonderfully seasoned, hummus was great and honestly - best falafel I have ever had. I was stuffed at the end of the meal, and stunned my bill was just over $10... Extremely good... More

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Beaverton, Oregon
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33 reviews 33 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

So not in a million years would I have stopped here if I just drove by. I read the reviews online and decided to give it a try. I had to convince my family of it but after that was good to go. On the way there to do pick up my brother and I parked in the garage and... More

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Brighton, Michigan, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Awesome food, decent priced. I could eat here all day long. Everything is so fresh and delicious I would love to go back any time I am in the area. Hands down best Mediterranean food I have ever had.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Over the years, I have learned learned one immutable truth about eating establishments...if the place is small and the line is long, it is well worth the wait. You will not be disappointed by the food at Jerusalem Garden. Everything on the menu is great, however the lentil soup, falafel, hummus and chicken shawarma are my favorites. The place is... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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50 reviews 50 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This place is small and has cramped seating but the food is good.If you like the middle eastern flavors you will come back for the taste. Like the kafta kabob and kibbeh sandwich. But the best is the Baklava dessert.

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Malvern, Pennsylvania
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211 reviews 211 reviews
125 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 101 cities Reviews in 101 cities
206 helpful votes 206 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Visitors to Ann Arbor who love Middle Eastern food will be happy to know that Jerusalem Garden is in town. I can not say its the best Middle Eastern restaurant, but they certainly serve delicious and comforting food. For a visitor, JG appears to be a good place to mix in with the locals and college students. However, the layout... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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52 reviews 52 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

I have been going there, mostly for lunch and occasionally for dinner, for almost 30 years. Wonderfully prepared middle eastern fare (falafel, hummus, tabouli, etc.) with friendly service. Sitting areas are tight, but that is part of the charm.

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