Family- that’s what Shalom Haifa is all about. The restaurant is a family run business, owned by Nathan and Shoshana Bolila. They can frequently be found cooking in the kitchen, along with their sons Arieh and Boaz, who are usually on the restaurant floor accommodating their guests. When one comes to the restaurant they are automatically made to feel like part of the Shalom Haifa family. No matter if it’s you’re first visit or if you’ve been coming since 1988 (amazing feat in itself, considering how often restaurants come and go). They simply don’t let anybody leave unsatisfied. In fact, that longevity shouldn’t surprise anyone because their service equals the quality of their food. It started back some 20 years ago when Shoshana was cooking for her family and friends. They suggested she open a restaurant and boy, are we happy that she did. At first, Shalom Haifa was located on 163rd Street for twelve years and after needing a bigger place, they have been at their current location for the last five.
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The establishment is not your typical looking Israeli joint. White tablecloths in cushioned seated booths with a wide array of wines from Israel, France and California is what you can find here. The restaurant offers authentic Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes all with the freshest ingredients. Everything is made on premises and nothing is pre-made. No shortcuts. After all, why shortcut your family. Interestingly, their gefilte fish is extremely popular, especially before Shabbat. They have great grill dishes, including Baby Lamb Chops, Jerusalem Mix and Ground Beef Kebab. If you are there on Sunday, make sure you get the homemade Chulent, and if you’re there on Friday, be sure to take home their unique Kibbeh soup. But, on any day you’re there, you’ll be sure to get a warm welcome and terrific food.
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Shalom Haifa
BEN DAHAN MICHEL- 06/30/05 HI TO SUSANA AND THE FAMIELY
FROM MICHEL FROM MAALOT ISRAEL.
HOW ARE YOU ALL?
WE FINE.
DO YOU REMEMBER ME AND MY FAMILY?
KEEP IN TOUCH. WRITE TO US BACK.
BUY MICHAEL
BEN DAHAN MICHEL- 06/30/05
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Reply #1 submitted by: SUSANA AND THE FAMIELY on 11/30/10
MICHEL HELLO
WE FINE TOO AS WELL
WE REMEMBER YOUR PEOPLE
HOW ARE ISREAL?
BUY MORDECHAI