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The EucalyptusvsAbu Shukri
Both establishments are rated highly by experts. Overall, Abu Shukri ranks slightly better than The Eucalyptus. Abu Shukri comes in at 88 with endorsements from 6 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Eucalyptus
Fodor's
Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
14 Hativat Yerushalayim, Jerusalem, Israel
From $0/night
Fodor's "The appetizers are all tasty, but try the figs stuffed with chicken breast in a tamarind sauce, or the extraordinary stuffed mallow leaves (instead of the more conventional grape leaves)." Full review
Frommer's "Moshe Basson, who grew up on the southern edge of Jerusalem, has a stockpile of traditional family recipes and knows the wild herbs and plants that grow around the city like the back of his hand." Full review
Frommer's "Romantic, candle-lit spot in a picturesque enclave just outside the walls of the Old City. The menu includes an array of traditional soups, local appetizers...there’s indoor and outdoor seating" Full review
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Reservations are recommended.
Lonely Planet "Moshe Basson has used ancient Israeli cuisine as his starting point to create an innovative menu with whimsical names like the Queen of Sheba feast, biblical couscous King Solomon–style." Full review
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
