Here's a quick look at some of Jerusalem's popular food dishes and street foods, with the best places to try them!
1. Hummus
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Where to find: Abu Shukri (Near the Mosque, Abu Gosh, Jerusalem, Israel): Open 24 hours
Ben Sira Hummus (Ben Sira St 3, Jerusalem, 9418103, Israel): Open from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Closed on Saturdays
Aricha Sabich (Agripas St 83, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday-Thursday from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM and from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM on Friday
Approximate cost: ILS 20 per plate
2. Falafel
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Where to find: Shalom Falafel (Betsal'el St 32, Jerusalem, Israel) : Open Sunday- Thursday from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Falafel Brothers Levy (Ha-Tut St, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM and from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Friday
Pisgat Hafalafel (Ben Yehuda St 23-21, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM and from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Friday
Approximate cost: ILS 15-30
3. Jerusalem Bagel
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Where to find: Sam’s Bagels (Ben Yehuda St 11, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Friday from 8:00 AM/ 8:45 AM to 10:30 PM
Bagel Cafe (Emek Refa'im St 54, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM and from 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM on Friday
Approximate cost: ILS 10-90
4. Baba Ghanoush
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Where to find: Nafoura Restaurant (Latin Patriarchate Rd 26, Jerusalem): Open Monday-Saturday from 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Al-Mihbash (Nablus Road 88, Jerusalem): Open 11:00 AM- 12:00 AM
Amigo Emil Restaurant (El-Khanqa Street 15, Jerusalem): Open 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM from Monday to Friday and 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM on Saturday
Approximate cost: ILS 30-40 onwards
5. Sabich
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Where to find: Aricha Sabich (Agripas St 83, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday-Thursday from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM and from 9:30AM - 2:30 PM on Friday
Adom Restaurant (David Remez St 4, Jerusalem, Israel) : Open Sunday- Thursday from 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM and Friday-Saturday from 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Approximate cost: ILS 17-20 (Street vendors); ILS 132 onwards (upscale restaurants)
6. Shakshuka
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Where to find: Cafe Yehoshua (Azza St 17, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Coffee Nadi (Hillel St 39, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cafe Ella (Ha-Rav Herzog St 69, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 3-9
7. Börek
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Where to find: Bulghourji (The Armenian Patriarchate St 6, Jerusalem): Open Sunday- Thursday from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Friday from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Bourekas Ramle (Agripas St 44, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Burekas Ima (Rivka St 17, Jerusalem, Israel): Open 24 hours on Thursdays, Sunday- Wednesday from 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday from 12:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 4-20
8. Shawarma
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Where to find: Moshiko Falafel (Ben Yehuda St 5, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM and Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Maoz Falafel and Shawarma (King George St 19, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Halo Teiman (Weizman Blvd 7, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 10:30 AM- 12:00 AM and Friday from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 34-45
9. Maqluba
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Where to find: The Eucalyptus (Felt St 14, Jerusalem): Open Sunday- Thursday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 90-100
10. Me'orav Yerushalmi
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Where to find: Hatzot (Agripas St 121, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM, Friday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Saturday from 6:30 PM- 1:30 AM
Fortuna (HaArmonim St 2, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11. Israeli Salad
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Where to find: Mr.Green (Jaffa St 38, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday from 7:30 AM- 3:00 PM and Saturday from 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Azura (Ha-Eshkol St 4, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 25-30
12. Taboon
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Where to find: Taboon and Wine Bar and Restaurant (New Gate 31, Jerusalem): Open 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Closed on Mondays
13. Knafeh
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Where to find: Jaffar Sweets (Khan Al-Zeit Street, Old City): Open 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM
Sarwa Street Kitchen (Salah Ad-din St 42, Jerusalem): Open 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 132 per kilo
14. Baklava
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Where to find: Jaffar Sweets (Khan Al-Zeit Street, Old City): Open 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM
Marzipan bakery and pastry (Agripas St 44, Jerusalem, Israel): Open 24 hours on Thursdays, Friday from 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday from 7:00 PM- 12:00 AM, Sunday- Wednesday from 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Kadosh Café Patisserie (Queen Shlomziyon St 6, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 75 for a kilo
15. Halva
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Where to find: Machneyuda (Beit Ya'akov St 10, Jerusalem, Israel): Open Sunday- Thursday from 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM, Friday from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM and Saturday from 10:00 PM- 12:00 AMFood in Jerusalem borrows from various other cuisines and cultures while maintaining its own traditional and authentic dishes. So be sure to try out some, if not all, of these mouth-watering foods during your next visit to Jerusalem!
The Halva Kingdom (12 Etz HaChaim St., Machane Yehuda Market): Open Sunday-Thursday from 8:00 AM - sunset and Friday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Approximate cost: ILS 50 for 500g