Mifgash Ticho: A fantastic meat meal in the heart of Jerusalem - review

Jerusalem's Beit Ticho, known for its tranquil atmosphere and historical art connections, now hosts Mifgash Ticho, a new meat-focused restaurant. Chef Jacob Turjeman, who also runs other establishments in the city, has transformed the space previously occupied by a fish and dairy restaurant into a casual steakhouse.

The restaurant's terrace offers a pleasant dining experience as Jerusalem's evenings cool down. Turjeman explained his motivation: "I felt like the city needed a casual place for steak that was not overly expensive." The menu, though concise with nine main dishes, emphasizes well-executed choices.

Appetizers like beef fillet tartare and roasted cabbage skewers received high praise. The sourdough focaccia and a unique vegetarian fatayer, a Levantine dumpling, were also highlighted. Service, provided by Sapir, was noted as warm and hospitable, contributing significantly to the overall dining experience. The main courses, including a 150-gram beef fillet and a 400-gram boneless rib-eye, were described as outstanding, with the aged rib-eye offering a deep, beefy flavor and fat that melted in the mouth.

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I felt like the city needed a casual place for steak that was not overly expensive.