Yakuta

Yakuta is an amazing find in Israel's Negev capital Be'er Sheva. The unique Moroccan menu is surprisingly great as is the atmosphere and hospitality. I visited here with guests from the United State who thought that some of the exotic items on the menu were outrageous and hilarious at the same time. Trust me that we included some in our order. Beber is the owner, chief and waiter. He is funny and friendly. Expect to see me here again.

I’m usually picky on food (especially that I also do culinary), but this is unarguably, the best, THE most impressive restaurant I’ve been to. I’ve seen a lot of negative reviews on the owner’s attitude - we thought so at first, but immediately realized that it was the strong-willed attitude of the Sephardic owner, which is truly genuine and from the love of his food and culture. He might seem aggressive for those who hasn’t dealt much with Sephardics, but trust me, they are the warmest people, and listen to his advice. This comes to the second point - some say that this is overpriced. Expensive? Sure. But it’s worth every single shekel. The ingredients and the quality of food was incredible, and tastes heavenly. Do not be scared off by the price when the owner is recommending you what to order - you’re in Be’er Sheva, and your Appetit deserves to get some extra treat just for this meal. Again, the service was warm and thoughtful; the food was so incredible that made me speechless. Highly recommended and will come back if I’m ever back in Be’er Sheva.

Gorgeous decor, Moroccan style. Charming open friendly Chef- owner offers personalized menu options, variations to suit tastes and numbers of guests

Fantastic authentic Morrocan food. Absolutely scrumptious! The only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because of the overbearing owner. He is very insistent on ordering particular dishes to the point that it becomes unpleasant. If you want a great experience and you are willing to hand over the reins to the owner then you'll have a great time. After perusing the menu I decided on a starter and a main. After the intervention of the owner I ended up ordering neither. I was hungry and couldn't be bothered arguing with him. Thing are done with a certain ceremonious flair which I thought inappropriate for a mid week lunch. The food is excellent, make no mistake. Parking is plentiful and the toilets are modern and clean.

Best Moroccan restaurant I've ever tried. The chef was very welcoming and explained the menu nicely. We tried the lamb stew according to the chef's recommendation. And this is the best lamb recipe I've ever tasted. The chef told us this recipe is about 100 years old and passed through the generations. He was trying for a long time to reach the level of delicacy as he tasted when he was a kid. Yes, this place is little expensive and I felt it's worth for the taste of the food and the environment. This may not be a place to hang out often, but for a special day.