Nur Kitchen, which opened quietly in 2020 but seemed recently to be hitting its stride, abruptly announced over the weekend that it was closing. The cozy restaurant along Buford Highway, less than two miles beyond the Perimeter in Doraville, is part of a bustling shopping center called Global Forum (7130 Buford Highway).
At Nur, Lavi focused on Israeli and Middle Eastern favorites like schnitzel and shawarma as well as vegetarian offerings like falafel, hummus and plenty of mezzes, or small plates. The restaurant even made their own pita! Nur was open five days a week (Tuesday through Saturday) for lunch and dinner. That said, the restaurant's small size, about 35 seats, and niche offering may have been both a blessing and a curse for it to achieve long-term success.
According to a message posted to the restaurant's facebook and Instagram pages, Nur's final day of operation was Saturday December 3. The message goes on to thank the community for their support and also hint at "changes" in 2023 saying "Stay tuned for exciting news for Nur Kitchen starting in January."
Did you ever dine at Nur Kitchen? What is your favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in metro Atlanta? If Nur Kitchen does reopen, where would you like to see then resurface?
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