City centre
Kamppi.
Lönnrotinkatu 15
Mon–Sun · 11 – 22
Syrian kitchen — Helsinki
Karaz — cooking the food of Damascus and Aleppo in Helsinki.
Syrian dishes made for sharing — from mezze and grilled favourites to the cherry flavours behind our name. Join us in Karaz.
Opening hoursMon–Wed 11:00–21:30, Thu 11:30–21:30, Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–20:00Kamppi & Kallio
OUR STORY
Karaz means cherry.
Our story is rooted in the flavours of Damascus — cherries simmering slowly, generous plates of mezze, and the warmth of a table shared with family and friends. That spirit is what we bring to Helsinki.
At Karaz, we cook the Syrian dishes we love with care and a contemporary touch, from familiar favourites to our signature cherry recipes. We serve them generously, and we always make room for one more at the table.
The Karaz family — Helsinki, since 2021
The people behind Karaz
Meet Mohamad.
Mohamad AlhallakCo-founder & head chef
With more than ten years in restaurants, Mohamad is hands-on in the kitchen and in shaping Karaz. He brings the flavours of Syria to Helsinki with a simple idea: cook generously, share good food, and make everyone feel welcome at the table.
A Syrian kitchen, open to everyone.
FROM OUR KITCHEN
A taste of Karaz.
Karaz.
Beef tenderloin with our signature cherry sauce, and nuts served with hummus.
Kabab Banjan.
Grilled beef and eggplant with tomato sauce, hummus, tahini and molasses.
Burned Finger.
Black lentils simmered with tamarind, topped with crispy bread, crispy onion .
Arabic Salad.
Tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, kalamat olives and feta with a fresh lemon dressing.
Rooms
Two rooms. One kitchen.
Opening hours
- Monday11:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday11:00 – 21:30
- Wednesday11:00 – 21:30
- Thursday11:30 – 21:30
- Friday11:00 – 22:00
- Saturday11:00 – 22:00
- Sunday12:00 – 20:00
Reservations
Book a table.
Email us the date, time, party size, and which room — Kamppi or Kallio. We confirm within a working day.