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What to eat in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is not only a charming city to visit for its sights, but also it is rich in cuisine. The city offers plenty of mouth-watering homemade dishes, pastries, and sweets. Let’s look into What to eat in Jerusalem so you can experience the city in all its gastronomic aspects!

Knafeh

This delicious Arab dish is made with orange layers of phyllo dough and goat cheese in its melted form. Knafeh together with a little bit of rosewater is a perfect combo for the dessert. Enjoy yours at Jaffar’s. Knafeh is something one cannot afford to miss when in the city.

Divine Rugelach

Calling all sweets lovers! If you want to try this famous dish at its best quality, it can be found at the Machane Yehuda market. You will certainly find yourself resisting another order of the same dish every time you sit to eat here.

Rolls of sweet challah

These fluffy and sweet rolls are easy to find at any of the well-known bakeries in the city. So just roll down the streets and choose the best spot for you. This treat is a must-try!

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Sabich

Sabich has been something that people freely indulge in when in Jerusalem. This is something that you probably won’t come across anywhere else on the planet. The pita stuffings of eggplant and eggs along with some humus are delicious. Most eat this with mango pickle and other spicy sauces. HaSabichiya serves the very best Sabich and specializes in making only this dish in various forms.

Malabi pudding

This is a blancmange dessert with bits of almonds. The dish is available all over Jerusalem. Make sure you leave some room for this tasty treat! The Malabi pudding is perfect for those who have a thing for sweets.

Falafel

In Jerusalem, you will taste the best falafel that you have ever had. With the fixing of hummus, salad, pickles, and hot sauce, we assure you that you will never have had a falafel like this before. Head out to Moshiko for the best falafel in town!

Shawarma

This is something no tourists can miss when in here. Diced meats of turkey, chicken, and lamb are layered and prepared in a roti for you to enjoy. The flavors of this dish make it a must-try. Meat lovers love Shawarmas and won’t think twice before ordering some more.

Meorav Yerushalmi

Most recommended food by locals, this mixed grill is a delicacy. A large portion of fine chicken is chopped and served with spices and onions. Thereafter, generous amounts of the same are stuffed into some pita bread and then served out. Hatzot is famous for this dish. Make a reservation well in advance for the place can get crowded during the evenings.

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Lepeshka

Traditional round and fluffy bread can be found at most of Jerusalem’s bakeries. The caraway seeds lend an earthy flavor to the crispy bread. You could have this bread over coffee at one of the coffee shops in Jerusalem.

Sambusak

Three cornered treat which is quite similar to the Indian snack a samosa. The Sambusak is stuffed with chickpeas and ground meat. Vegetarians will find mashed potatoes inside of theirs. The most famous market here Machane Yehuda serves them quite often so don’t miss out!

Laffa

Round, soft, and delicious Iraqi bread. In Jerusalem, it is called an Eish Tanur. Bakeries all over the city have this delicious pita bread. This is a perfect quick bite or a side dish for lunch or dinner.

Where to stay in Jerusalem?

When it comes to staying here, our top recommendation is the famous Abraham Hostel. It is situated near the famous Mahane Yehuda market and walking distance away from the old city center. With over 280 beds, the hostel hosts guests from around the world who enjoy its welcoming and warm atmosphere with all needed facilities and various activities. 

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Choosing to go by FlixBus you have the opportunity to participate in the Eco-Wanderer campaign and save up to 20% by choosing to travel sustainably and avoiding planes. Try our calculation tool to claim your discount!

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