Jerusalem Restaurant Tips by HJIL

Restaurant Name: Sakura

This is widely seen as the best sushi place in Israel. It is reasonably priced, but not cheap. I know a few people who have travelled a lot who say it is the best Sushi they ever had. I have been to trendy Sushi bars in New York and Washington DC and this really is my favorite of them all. I love their chicked skewers too, with a side of rice. It is a very small and modest looking place but the food is great.

Favorite Dish: Chicken Yakitori Skewers, very good with a bowl of rice. And all ofthe Sushi of course. And you have to try the chocolate mousse!

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Theme: Japanese/Sushi
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Center of Town on Feingold Court
Directions: Kind of hard to find, it is near Shamai whre Shamai meets Yoel Solomon (pedestrian mall that is off of Ben Yehuda). It is up some stairs and more stairs ask someone where Sakura is and pray they know.

Restaurant Name: Aroma

You can find Aroma cafes at a lot of places, including the shopping mall, Hillel Street in the center of town (two blocks from ben Yehuda), Emek Refaim street and the new one by the University in Mount Scopus (this is the nicest one). It is just a cafe but I love it. Their sandwiches are interesting, get your sandwich with onion bread.

Favorite Dish: Haloumi cheese sandwich is really good. Get 'cafe Aroma' the house coffee, it is like cappuchinno but with a ton of chocolate and cream in it, you don't have to add any sugar. Or just get a cappuchino.

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Mount Scopus
Directions: near the entrance to the Reznick dorms complex

Restaurant Name: Eldad Vezehu

Excellent French food, not tooo expensive, but certainly not cheap.


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Theme: French
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: See Sakura Sushi Listing: same directions.
Directions: Next to Sakura

Restaurant Name: Foccacia

This place has a great atmosphere and often has a line at night (Especially Friday nights). It is pretty inexpensive and two people can just share a focaccia and order drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. I like their roast beef sandwiches.

Favorite Dish: Roast beef sandwiches are very yummy, put mustard on it. Order it hot, not cold! Comes with fries. Or order a focaccia and the table can share it if you just want a snack with your beer.

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Off of Shamai street
Directions: In center of town near Ben Yehuda,from Hillel street turn where Aroma and Blockbuster are, and it will be on your right side. It is Rabbi Akiva street.
Website: http://my.ort.org.il/givatram/boaz/Focaccia.htm