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Abu ShukrivsMona
Mona and Abu Shukri are both recommended by experts. Overall, Abu Shukri scores significantly higher than Mona. Abu Shukri is ranked #2 in Jerusalem with approval from 6 publications like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Abu Shukri
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
National Geographic Lonely Planet Frommer's
Al wad st., jerusalem, Next to the 6 th station of via dolarosa, Jerusalem, Israel
From $5/night
Concierge "Perfect for families and large groups, this favorite spot for traditional Palestinian food specializes in hummus, falafel, salads, and grilled meats."
Frommer's "This restaurant, one of the best and most affordable in Jerusalem, can be found where the Via Dolorosa and Al Wad Road meet." Full review
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Try your hummus with whole chickpeas in olive oil, or with brown beans (called fool) or roasted pine nuts (my favorite), and be sure to ask for the pita bread to be served hot (included in the price).
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"After the best hummus in the Old City? This local favourite gets our vote." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This small, simple restaurant, on the main street leading from Damascus Gate into the Muslim Quarter, is renowned for its plates of houmous, topped with whole chickpeas and freshly chopped parsley."
DK Eyewitness "About 10 km (6 miles) west of Jerusalem (along the highway to Tel Aviv) in Abu Ghosh, near the top of the hill, this lively, informal restaurant is renowned for its houmous."
Fodor's "In the heart of the Old City, this place has some of the best hummus in town, served fast to locals crammed around rickety tables under flourescent lights." Full review
National Geographic "Best-known Old City hummus, popular with Palestinians, Israelis, and visitors. Lunch only. Cash. Muslim Quarter, 63 Al Wad Road; tel. 972 (0) 2 627 1538." Full review
Lonely Planet "Anchoring the southern end of First Station's restaurant row, this imitator of the Old City original does a close approximation in terms of the quality of the food." Full review
Frommer's "Decor is nonexistent...but the hummus is heavenly. It’s served plain or with your choice of a dab of fool (brown beans), whole white garbanzo beans, or roasted pine nuts (a gourmet extra)." Full review
Mona Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Time Out
12 Shmuel Hanagid, Jerusalem, Israel
From $0/night
Concierge "Located in cosmopolitan West Jerusalem, Mona is set in an art-filled cultural institution popular with the city's ever-dwindling secular population."
Fodor's "Mona's working fireplace and tree growing through the indoor section give a rustic setting to eminently modern Israeli cooking overseen by two chef-owners." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hidden inside the Old Bezalel Art School and usually missed by tourists, which is great if you’re looking for some truly local atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This café-restaurant combines great food with a magical, arty Jerusalem atmosphere and exhibits of contemporary and historic Israeli art. "
Time Out "A vibrant restaurant with a creative and surprising menu. Situated in the old stone Artists’ House, Mona is further enlivened by its select menu where unusual, flavorful combinations always sing" Full review
