Middle Eastern restaurants in Israel & The Palestinian Territories
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Hummus Said
Deeply entrenched in the souq, this place has become something of an institution, doling up that much-loved Middle Eastern dip to throngs of visitors from around the country. For 15NIS, you'll get salads, pickles, pita and a big glob of hummus with fuul (fava bean paste) or garlic.
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Roots Restaurant
By far the most expensive up-scale restaurant in Gaza, Roots is where important people dine on steak au poivre and chicken cordon bleu, though, since alcohol isn't served, there's no washing it down with a good vintage of anything other than Coke. Owner Basil Eleiwa and partners sunk US$1.1 million into the place, which has a nice outdoor area for evening dining, and incorporates the Green Terrace Café, serving sandwiches, mezze and light lunches all day long in less formal surroundings.
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Abu Shukri
Our constant search to find the best hummus in Jerusalem landed us at this place, as recommended by many a local. It was good hummus – maybe not the best, but definitely worth trying. The standard platter includes a bowl of fresh hummus, sliced tomato, pita bread and a couple of felafel balls. Add 10NIS for a cup of freshly squeezed OJ. It’s located near the Fifth Station of the Cross.
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Elias Dieb & Sons
For cheap eating there are several felafel places around the junction of Salah ad-Din and Al-Jazzar Sts. Self-catering supplies are available at Elias Dieb & Sons , a little cave-like supermarket opposite Souq al-Abiad; there's no English sign.
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Qaabar
Get to the sweet, old city of Beit Jala and ask for barbeque. Everyone knows Qaabar for the charcoal-grilled chicken and its fabulous aïoli - a habit-forming garlic mayonnaise (eggless). Use your fingers.
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Felafel Michelle
Serves up what many locals claim to be the best felafel in Haifa. As you are walking east on Wadi Nisas Rd, look for the hole-in-the-wall on the left side of the road.
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Efteem
Two shops on the down-ramp off the square serve felafel, but the second one down is so cherished, restaurateurs from Haifa come in to buy the mix.
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