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Mack the Kunafa

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Published on June 03, 2008 at 9:46am

No alcohol is served. Beverages include tea ($1.95) steeped with your choice of sage (interesting and good) or fresh mint, and Arabic-style strong, sweet coffee with cardamom. Any of these would go very nicely with the desserts.

Jen Siska

Putting the focus of Middle Eastern food on Palestine.

Where:

2976 Mission (at 25th St.)

Details:

642-5958,
www.oldjerusalemsf.com. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. -10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No reservations. Restaurant wheelchair accessible, bathroom not. Parking: easy. Muni: 12, 14, 27, 49, 67. Noise level: low.

Subject(s):

Robert Lauriston on Old Jerusalem

The long, narrow dining room is brightened by murals on all surfaces of a premodern Middle Eastern city viewed through arched windows; a cozy Arab-style living room with low tables, rugs, and hookahs; and, on the ceiling, fluffy clouds in a blue sky. Lighting is pleasant and the Arabic music is quiet enough that conversation is easy. Service is very friendly and usually efficient. Be aware that you'll have to ask for the check: By Middle Eastern notions of etiquette, bringing it before you ask would be rudely rushing you out.

Old Jerusalem's combination of good food, friendly service, and reasonable prices explain the steady stream of Mission District denizens flowing in and out of the place from morning until night. The delicious, unusual dishes and special desserts make it worth a trip from any region.

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