Restaurant Revue
TOMS RIVER
Ishtabach
Signature dishes from the Kurdish-Syrian repertoire are in the spotlight at an anchor of an upscale shopping center called The Row. The lively, high-ceiling eatery is an import from Jerusalem and it’s one of the few places where the savory pastries called shamburak reign.
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ISHTABACH, 2164 Lakewood Road (Route 9, in The Row shopping plaza), Toms River. 732-377-0070. Website: www.yishtabach.com. Follow on Instagram. N.B.: Ishtabach is a kosher restaurant, closing early on Fridays and closed entirely on Saturdays.