In Bizarre Foods Jerusalem, part of the Delicious Destinations series featuring Andrew Zimmern, the host and his crew visited numerous restaurants in the city, showcasing a variety of unique and delicious dishes. Here is a convenient list of all the addresses and dishes highlighted in this exciting exploration of Jerusalem’s food scene.
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DISH – SHAWARMA
WHAT IS IT?
Slowly roasted meat in a vertical position, thinly sliced and loaded in flatbread pita or laffa layered with hummus, chillis, vegetables like red cabbage, Arabic salad, pickles .
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Istanbul Samer
E-Zahra 5, Jerusalem Next to National Hotel, East
Jerusalem, Israel
DISH – FALAFEL – Delicious Destinations Jerusalem
WHAT IS IT?
Deepfried mashed chickpeas blended with herbs and spices
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Arbes
Shilo St 1
Jerusalem, Israel
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
ANDREW ZIMMERN JERUSALEM DISH – HALVA
WHAT IS IT?
Dense confection made of sweet sesame paste.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
The Halva Kingdom at Mahane Yehuda Market
Agripas St 90
Jerusalem, Israel
Note: The Halva Kingdom is located inside the Mahane Yehuda Market, known locally as “The Shouk”.
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DISH – KUBBEH – Delicious Destinations Jerusalem
WHAT IS IT?
Semolina and Bulgur wheat dumplings filled with ground beef flavored with spices. Kubbeh can be fried or boiled with beef broth flavored with vegetables and citrus. A soup version is more popular in the area.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Morduch
Agripas St 70
Jerusalem, Israel
ANDREW ZIMMERN BIZARRE FOODS JERUSALEM DISH – BOUREKAS
WHAT IS IT?
Pastry stuffed with savory fillings like spinach, mushroom or cheese.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Bourekas Ima
Rivka St 17
Jerusalem, Israel
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