Ash'Kara
Mediterranean restaurant · Highland ·
Vegetable-focused Israeli dishes with robust, communal Middle Eastern flavors
Vegetable-focused Israeli dishes with robust, communal Middle Eastern flavors
"Ash'Kara is an Israeli restaurant located in Denver's Highlands neighborhood. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Explores contemporary Israeli cuisine with influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. Offers mezze like hummus and babaganoush with wood-fired pita." - Kevin Chau
"Contemporary Israeli flavors come alive under Chef Reggie Dotson, and I still think about those carrots—massive, mind-blowing, and among the most uniquely fantastic dishes I’ve had anywhere. The hummus, babaganoush, pita, and eggplant tagine are also favorites. What I love is the ambiance and the experience: walk in and there’s a palpable excitement, with one side lively and the other romantic, and a team that genuinely cares for every guest; it feels like Denver’s spirit of adventure in food." - Michael He
"This Israeli restaurant in Denver’s Highland neighborhood gets its name from Hebrew street slang meaning “right on” or “totally.” Anchored with a mezze-leading menu, Ash’Kara serves up contemporary Israeli — or “unorthodox,” its own winking description — cuisine with influences from Mediterranean, North African, and other Middle Eastern countries. Find dishes like whipped labneh laced with sumac honey and sesame seeds and tagines that span eggplant, chicken, and lamb tenderloin varieties." - Annie Harrigan
"At this brightly hospitable neighborhood spot, Chef Reggie Dotson offers up an exploration of contemporary Israeli cuisine, pulling in influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa and Middle East. The menu leads with mezze, featuring top-notch versions of familiar staples like hummus, babaganoush and falafel, paired with excellent wood-fired whole-grain pita made from heritage wheat. Dinner offers more substantial fare, as in savory tagines with eggplant or lamb tenderloin. The cooking is vegetable-forward, and takes pains to accommodate all dietary restrictions (there's even a gluten-free pita option), but there are no gimmicks here, just thoughtful, full-flavored dishes made with high quality ingredients and a bit of extra style." - Michelin Inspector