MachneyudavsAzura
Both Machneyuda and Azura are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Machneyuda ranks significantly better than Azura. Machneyuda ranks #1 in Jerusalem with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.
Machneyuda
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
10 Beit Ya'akov St., Jerusalem 94323, Israel
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Fodor's "On the edge of its namesake market, this restaurant is considered one of the best in Jerusalem, possibly the country." Full review
Frommer's "Named for the way locals pronounce Machane Yehuda Market (and with a decor that purposefully looks like a market warehouse), this is the hottest upscale restaurant in Jerusalem." Full review
Gayot "Starters include sashimi, pan-fried calamari and shrimp with white wine, garlic and "all kinds of stuff." Lamb osso buco, filet mignon and seafood risotto are among the main courses." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A trio of chefs has turned the local dining scene on its head at this fabulous restaurant near the market." Full review
Afar Magazine "Inspired by the produce at the nearby Machane Yehuda Market, the menu and the atmosphere at Machneyuda reflect a lively dialogue between haute cuisine and home cooking." Full review
Lonely Planet "A Hawaiian beach shack and serves the same exciting modern fusion cuisine as its big bro – Thai-style beef tartar, Kurdish pastries, truffled polenta – but it's more raucous and more fun." Full review
Azura Lonely Planet Fodor's Afar Magazine
8 Ha'eshkol Street, Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem, Israel
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the city's best-loved eateries, Azura has been cooking up its Turkish-influenced comfort food since 1952." Full review
Fodor's "Jerusalem is famous for its Kurdish kubbeh soup, made with softball-sized meat-and-semolina dumplings, and Azura is the perfect place to try this classic dish." Full review
Afar Magazine "At the center of Machane Yehuda Market is Azura, a legendary mainstay of Jerusalem for both locals and visitors." Full review
