ABOUT US

OUR STORY

The Middle East and the Caribbean combine for an unbelievable feast at Little Jerusalem. Originally, Abraham is from Palestine, and his wife Cathy is from St Croix, U.S Virgin Islands. Abraham met Cathy in St Croix after he migrated as a refugee to the island. They have been in Sint Maarten since 1989, where they first owned Sheik Supermarket on L.B Scott Road until they opened Little Jerusalem in 2011, bringing the flavors of the Middle East to the Friendly Island. After opening Little Jerusalem, they started down a new path of fusing two flavorful cuisines under one roof for food that is truly unlike any other.

In March 2025, their son Jamal—who had been working alongside his parents since 2017—officially took the reins of Little Jerusalem with his wife by his side. With Cathy and Abe now enjoying a well-earned retirement, Jamal continues their legacy with the same bold flavors, warm hospitality, and cultural fusion that made the restaurant a local favorite. Under his leadership, Little Jerusalem remains a vibrant celebration of Middle Eastern and Caribbean traditions, lovingly served with the same heart that started it all.

BEST SHAWARMA AND MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT ON SINT MAARTEN

It's great to hear customers from Wisconsin, Boston, Colorado, New York, Chicago, France and so many more places, say that this is one of the first places they eat on the island when they visit St Maarten. This is why we love our work: meeting so many people from around the world and introducing them to our flavorful Shawarma that is always made to order which guaranteed freshness!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Best Shawarma in the Universe

Possibly the best Shawarma in the entire Universe.
Top notch, family owned. Absolutely wonderful human beings.

5-Star Food

Shawarma is delicious. One of the best places to dine in or for takeout in Simpson Bay. Very reasonable price yet delicious food.

Amazing Shawarma

I never imagined encountering a place with maybe the best shawarma I've ever had in my entire life!