Chakra

Chakra Review

Despite a central location and sophisticated ambience, Chakra still pretends to anonymity: the name of the restaurant is nowhere in sight. It draws a lively thirtysomething crowd of hip Jerusalemites that appreciate the tasty fare coming out of the open kitchen. The bistro-bar layout includes a large semicircular counter but plenty of table seating, some on comfy sofas. The patio, perfect for fine-weather dining, enjoys a park view. Daily specials enhance the expansive menu, and some good starters are beef or red-tuna carpaccio, grilled eggplant, or shrimp; ask for bread and baba ghanoush dip. Fish and beef dishes are excellent, the beef medallions in particular. The tasting menu is a tempting way to go. Share a dessert of ice cream in tahini and date honey sauce. Reservations are essential for dinner Thursday and Friday.