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A legendary market eatery opened in 1952, famous for its slow-cooked home-style dishes and kubbeh soup, open only during the day.
Tucked away in the Iraqi section of the Mahane Yehuda Market (4 HaEshkol Street), this eatery has been operating since 1952. Originally a small joint serving market workers, it still uses traditional slow-cooking methods on kerosene burners. The signature dish is kubbeh, typically served in either a red beetroot broth or a sour lemon vegetable broth. Other options include stuffed eggplant, stuffed onions, beans, and rice. Sources vary on the exact culinary origin, mentioning Turkish, Kurdish, or Iraqi influences. The setting is simple, reservations are not accepted, and long lines are common during lunch, so visiting outside peak hours is recommended. Kosher, daytime only, closed on Saturdays. Average spend is around USD 20–35.
Opening hours
Sun–Fri approx. 8:00–16:00 (may close earlier on Fridays), closed Saturdays
Nearby sights
- Mahane Yehuda Market
- Ben Yehuda Street
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Knesset
- Monastery of the Holy Cross
- Bible Lands Museum
- Israel Museum
- L. A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art