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Jewish restaurant at Eucalyptus, Jerusalem
Jewish cuisine at Eucalyptus, Jerusalem
Jewish cuisine at Eucalyptus, Jerusalem
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EUCALYPTUS
YEMIN MOSHE, JERUSALEM
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Bassari

Hashgarah

Tzohar, Regila

Meat Hashgarah

Tzohar

Shiddoukh Friendly

Ambiance

Romantic & Historic

Category

Heritage & Oriental

Wine Selection

Yes

Outdoor Terrasse

Yes

Rooftop

No

About the Place

Eucalyptus is Jerusalem's only biblical cuisine restaurant, where Chef Moshe Basson has spent nearly four decades foraging wild herbs from the Judean hills and reviving ancient recipes drawn from Torah, Talmud, and historical texts. Perched near the Old City walls in Yemin Moshe's Artists' Colony, the restaurant serves Bassari (meat) dishes under Tzohar supervision, building each plate around foraged ingredients like wild mallow, hyssop, and mustard greens prepared using techniques that echo the region's oldest culinary traditions. The terrace faces the Old City, and a wine cellar complements the dining experience. Chef Basson translates botanical expertise and historical research into fine dining that connects guests to the land's agricultural heritage. The menu shifts with foraging seasons, ensuring each visit reveals new preparations. Eucalyptus occupies a singular position in Israeli gastronomy, offering a connection between ancient scripture and modern plate that no other restaurant attempts at this depth.

Contact Info

Address: Felt Alley (between Hativat Yerushalayim 14 and Dror Eliel Street), Jerusalem 9411714
Phone: +972-2-624-4331
Mashgiah Phone: +972-2-624-4331
Website: the-eucalyptus.com
Instagram: @theeucalyptus

Services

Reserve a table onlineTakeaway available
Not available for deliveriesNo caterer service

What do we think

Eucalyptus: Forty Years of Foraging Where Scripture Meets the Plate

Moshe Basson does not look like a celebrity chef. He looks like a man who has been walking through the Judean hills since before you were born, which he has. When he appears at your table holding a branch of something you cannot identify, explaining that King David ate this after battle, you realize that Eucalyptus is not a restaurant in the conventional sense. It is a one man argument that the land itself is the oldest cookbook.

Every morning, Basson or someone from his kitchen walks the hills around Jerusalem collecting wild herbs, leaves, and plants that most people step over without noticing. Hyssop, mallow, black cumin, rue, carob, wild artichoke. These are not garnishes. They are the foundation of every dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chef Moshe Basson?

Chef Moshe Basson has spent nearly four decades foraging wild herbs and reviving ancient recipes at Eucalyptus. He is Jerusalem's pioneer of biblical cuisine, walking the Judean hills to gather wild plants that appear in scripture and traditional texts. His cooking translates botanical knowledge and historical research into dishes that connect diners to the land's oldest culinary traditions.

What is biblical cuisine?

Biblical cuisine at Eucalyptus draws on ingredients, techniques, and recipes referenced in Torah, Talmud, and historical sources from the Land of Israel. Chef Basson forages wild herbs like hyssop, mallow, and mustard greens, then prepares them using methods that echo ancient practice while meeting modern fine dining standards. Each dish tells a story rooted in the region's agricultural heritage.

What kashrut certification does Eucalyptus have?

Eucalyptus operates under Tzohar supervision with a Regila certificate. It is a Bassari (meat) restaurant with meat certified under Tzohar. The restaurant switched from the Chief Rabbinate to Tzohar certification, joining over 200 Israeli restaurants under this alternative kosher supervision body.

Where is Eucalyptus located?

Eucalyptus is perched near the Old City walls in the Artists' Colony of Yemin Moshe, one of Jerusalem's most picturesque neighborhoods. The terrace offers views toward the Old City, and the stone building fits naturally into the historic quarter. A wine cellar rounds out the dining experience in this landmark location.

What are the signature dishes at Eucalyptus?

Signature dishes rotate with the foraging season but consistently feature wild herbs, slow cooked meats, and ancient grain preparations. Expect dishes built around foraged greens like wild mallow and hyssop, lamb prepared in clay, and bread baked using heritage wheat varieties. The menu changes frequently based on what Chef Basson brings back from the hills.

Can I make a reservation at Eucalyptus?

Yes, reservations are available and strongly recommended. Eucalyptus is a small restaurant and Chef Basson's reputation draws visitors from around the world, particularly food journalists and culinary tourists interested in biblical gastronomy. Booking several days in advance is wise, especially for terrace seating.

Does Eucalyptus offer takeaway?

Yes, takeaway is available. However, Eucalyptus is best experienced as a sit down meal where Chef Basson or his staff can explain the origins of each dish, the foraging source, and the historical context. The storytelling is part of what makes the restaurant singular.

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