You know that feeling when you just want something home-cooked after a day of walking around? Stop into Manou Ba Shouk to taste comforting kosher Lebanese food in a lively setting. The dishes range from shakshuka with merguez sausage in the mornings to their version of “kubba,”stuffed bulgur croquettes filled with meat in the afternoons. Try creamy hummus, crispy-fried falafel, stuffed cigars, roasted eggplant and so much more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
While street food in Israel isn’t hard to come by, it’s hard to weed out the authentic eats from the tourist traps. Jerusalem’s food scene is one where like its classical musicians, Jewish authenticity takes center stage. Even the hottest spots thrive on Jerusalem’s genuine vibe, as hip night spots lead by chefs bring out the beauty of the market, delighting locals and visitors alike. In all this hustle and bustle, no matter how hip, there’s always a touch of vintage, history and Jerusalem-chic. From traditional sabich and falafel to new school pita pocket fillings like fried red mullet and "chraime" (a spicy North African fish dish), Jerusalem restaurants are serving up the goods. Join Keren Brown in her foodie adventures as she explores the Holy City to hone down on Jerusalem’s most authentic spots from little nooks serving piping-hot bourekas to cozy no-frills restaurants serving homemade dumplings.
