Yahala Mataam

Yahala Mataam York's Pop-Up Syrian Restaurant and Cookery School, ran by refugees.

We've been nominated and shortlisted for THREE AWARDS at the awards in June.We're thrilled to be nominated for the dive...
24/04/2026

We've been nominated and shortlisted for THREE AWARDS at the awards in June.
We're thrilled to be nominated for the diversity and inclusion award.
It's simple to vote for us. https://yorkworks.co.uk/vote/



Well this went down very well on Monday.This is our Apricot Baklava (بقلاوة المشمش) with an Orange and Cardamon Syrup. A...
22/04/2026

Well this went down very well on Monday.

This is our Apricot Baklava (بقلاوة المشمش) with an Orange and Cardamon Syrup. And yes it tastes as good as it looks.

Made fresh in our kitchen, we've developed this for a customer for the favours at her wedding. She loves baklava but it needed to be nut-free.

Massive thanks to and for inviting us down to campus.

We're on campus today as part of YUSU's BAME showcase.Find us selling falafels, wraps, hummus, and our new homemade apri...
20/04/2026

We're on campus today as part of YUSU's BAME showcase.
Find us selling falafels, wraps, hummus, and our new homemade apricot, orange and cardamom baklava.
Greg's place 1130am-2pm.

We catered lunch for this lovely lot from a couple of weeks ago.They enjoyed our Syrian Salad Bowls.
25/02/2026

We catered lunch for this lovely lot from a couple of weeks ago.
They enjoyed our Syrian Salad Bowls.

We catered lunch for this lovely lot from a couple of weeks ago.They enjoyed our Syrian Salad Bowls.
25/02/2026

We catered lunch for this lovely lot from a couple of weeks ago.
They enjoyed our Syrian Salad Bowls.

We're coming back to for an pop-up restaurant evening at . Join our Syrian feast on Saturday 21st March. Doors open at ...
21/02/2026

We're coming back to for an pop-up restaurant evening at . Join our Syrian feast on Saturday 21st March. Doors open at 7pm.
Book your place at www.yahalarestaurant.co.uk/bookings

Doesn't this Basbousah look good!We enjoyed making this for an event last week and making it look and taste amazing.
20/02/2026

Doesn't this Basbousah look good!
We enjoyed making this for an event last week and making it look and taste amazing.

"We had a great time" "My Dad has mastered Hummus and now we're all reaping the benefits!" "A fab evening, when are you ...
18/02/2026

"We had a great time"
"My Dad has mastered Hummus and now we're all reaping the benefits!"
"A fab evening, when are you doing it again?"

Just some of the feedback from our recent Learn-to-cook-with-us event.
Good news we've go more dates planned in.

Wednesday 15th April and 24th June.

Book your place for a great evening; cooking something new, making friends and building confidence in the lives of refugees in York.

Www.yahalarestaurant.co.uk/learn-to-cook-with-us


Check out this Esolcooks feast!Before half term our class made these incredible Ukrainian Varenyky Dumplings.And of cour...
17/02/2026

Check out this Esolcooks feast!
Before half term our class made these incredible Ukrainian Varenyky Dumplings.
And of course one of the class brought a load of Bangladeshi Biryani to have with it.
Our teacher certainly enjoyed it!

We're excited to be coming back to for another pop-up next month.Join us for a Syrian 3 course meal on Saturday 21st Ma...
15/02/2026

We're excited to be coming back to for another pop-up next month.
Join us for a Syrian 3 course meal on Saturday 21st March at Bluebird Bakery in Acomb.
Tickets on our website. www.yahalarestaurant.co.uk/bookings

Falafels with love.And doesn't this basbousah look great!Today we're catering for a community valentines evening.
14/02/2026

Falafels with love.
And doesn't this basbousah look great!
Today we're catering for a community valentines evening.

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The Citadel, Gillygate
York
YO317EA

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