Ishtar Gate

Drawing culinary inspiration from ancient Mesopotamia, Ishtar Gate leans into traditional Middle Eastern recipes and generous scratch cooking. Alongside skewers of succulent kebabs, falafel, and aromatic rice dishes, plates frequently arrive with real fries instead of frozen ones—a detail diners consistently call out. While the venue presents itself as an elegant dining room, neighborhood fans champion it as a standout Foster Road hole-in-the-wall where the focus stays squarely on authentic Arabic comfort.