Don’t miss out on Azura for a traditional Israeli home-cooked meal, The King of Halva for halva shopping and souvenirs, Teller Bakery and many more vendors, not to mention, the famous Machneyuda restaurant, which you should definitely book weeks in advance. Take time to wander through the winding alleys outside the market, dine in one (or more) of the local establishments and consider taking in some of the city’s hustle and bustle by participating in a local cooking class – you won’t regret it.

Jerusalem is famous for its Kurdish kubbeh soup, made with softball-size meat-and-semolina dumplings, and Azura is the perfect place to try this classic dish. Tucked away in a plaza off the Machaneh Yehuda market, the cavelike kitchen is packed with massive pots simmering on kerosene burners. Try the velvety beet kubbeh soup, or the tangy hamusta soup made with lemon and chard.

Located within Mahane Yehuda Market, Azura is one of the best restaurants you’ll find for a huge local feast. With all the food slow-cooked and presented at the front of the restaurant, just waiting to be ordered, it sort of reminded me of being back in Asia eating a Thai or Indonesia rice and curry feast. The owner explained that much of the influence of his dishes were Turkish in origin, but his family also prepared some Mediterranean, Iraqi, and North African dishes.

Azura- With slow-cooked comfort food and a homey ambiance, this Turkish-influenced kosher restaurant off Rehov HaEshkol St near Mahane Yehuda Market is one of Jerusalem's most loved eateries. The fragrance of goulash and meatballs is enough to set stomachs rumbling, while the signature dish – aubergine stuffed with cinnamon-scented minced beef and pine nuts – is peppery, filling and served at lightning speed.

Azura, a family-run eatery established in the 1950s, is located in the heart of the Mahane Yehuda Market. This place is a haven for comfort food lovers, offering a range of traditional Turkish and Kurdish dishes that have stood the test of time. The restaurant is particularly famous for its slow-cooked stews and hearty meat dishes simmering in pots that entice visitors as they navigate the market’s alleyways.

Azura (8 Mahane Yehuda Street; 972-2-6235204), arguably has the best humus in the city, if not the country. This popular Iraqi eatery is not new – it was once a shop with four tables – but recently it expanded to a dozen tables in an open outdoor square. The two delectable kubeh soups (red or yellow) serve an Iraqi version of the European matzoh ball, a torpedo shaped fried croquette filled with meat.

This iconic Jerusalem pub is a lively hub, bringing together people of all ages in a unique fusion of generations. Sira is the perfect spot to meet a friend for a beer, especially during winter when it offers a cozy escape from Jerusalem’s colder temperatures. With walls lined in Jerusalem stone and occasional live performances, it’s a true staple of the city’s nightlife.

Located in the bustling Iraqi market which is a part of the famous Machane Yehuda market, Azura is a middle-eastern restaurant serving a range of traditional dishes. This cosy restaurant is very popular with the working crowd at the market, especially during lunch hour. Some of their show stoppers dishes like shakshuka, kebabs and kubeh, have attracted a lot of foodies.

Located in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, this is the place to go for a quick but satisfying meal for those seeking Mediterranean comfort food at its finest. As one of the area’s most iconic eateries, Azura draws locals and tourists alike for traditional dishes, most notably their famous, mouthwatering hummus. Facebook: Click here Phone: +972 2-623-5204

Any list of the best restaurants in Jerusalem wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Azura. Located on Ha’eshkol Street near the Mahane Yehuda Market, this charming restaurant offers the chance to experience proper Middle Eastern cuisine. For a light bite, the falafel is a must, while goulashes, egg plants, and meatballs are perfect for a larger meal.

The nonchalant elderly men play backgammon in the court just across from Azura, by the Iraqi market of the shuk, while having a smoke. Millennial and tourists sip from beer bottles nearby at Beer Bazaar. The graffiti murals on the garage style metal doors of stalls are in full sight, especially at night, when many of the market stalls are closed.

A popular Jerusalem institution located in the Iraqi part of the Machane Yehuda Market. What started as a small kitchen has expanded over the years into a large restaurant that serves Kurdish, Turkish, and Iraqi dishes cooked for hours on kerosene burners. Among the famous dishes are many types of Kubbeh, Turkish eggplant, and excellent hummus.

Across the road from Machneyuda is Yehudaleh, “a really nice bar.” But, says Ner, within Machane Yehuda Markets, “Azura has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Jerusalem. It’s a Jewish-Iraqi diner that would just blow you away with simple food packed with flavours of the market which is just next to it.

Located in the Iraqi Shuk right in Mahane Yehuda, it first opened in 1952, and serves Middle Eastern staples and earthy portions at very reasonable prices. PRACTICAL INFORMATION: 4 Ha-Eshkol St.; open Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It closes at 2:00 pm on Fridays and it is closed on Saturday.

Azura is for sure my go-to restaurant while in Jerusalem; it offers excellent local fresh foods like delicious hummus!. Another great restaurant in the area of the Food Market is Machneyuda Restaurant. The restaurant was opened by the renowned Chef Assaf Granit who since then made quite a name for himself.

Another well-loved and unpretentious spot for lunch, Azura serves Iraqi Jewish dishes in huge portions, and also features many alternatives in the Jewish Fusion Style. The Cube Soup is a must try. The restaurant is located in the Iraqi section of the Mahane Yehuda Market and has tables to sit outside.

Shushy Turin CookinginHeelss: Must must must stop at the “Boreka Lady” Giveret ha Boreka in the shuk, and then Angelica is amazing, so is Azura for really authentic food. If you’re traveling to the North, you must go to Decks and get the foie gras and the lamb. its unlike anything you’ve had before.

Azura is one of the Machane Yehuda market’s oldest and most popular restaurants in the city. Azura is a restaurant that was made for the working man, you come, eat, and leave. If you aren’t working and want to enjoy an amazing chummus plate, then take your time.

This family-owned Hummus restaurant in Jerusalem is located in the Machne Yehuda market. There, you will meet the parents and the nine children variously working in this Iraqi restaurant. Open for brunch and lunch, there are a wide variety of dishes.

Azura restaurant is yet another legendary local restaurant that makes authentic Iraquian-Turkish food. It’s not pricey compared to five stars restaurants. On the other hand, a plate of delicious creamy hummus can reach 30 plus ILS (about 10 USD).

For a nice authentic sit-down experience, try Azura, behind the Iraqi shuk, where you will see pots of homestyle Iraqi food simmering away. Make sure to try their Kubbeh soup -- semolina dumplings filled with meat in a tangy lemony broth.

Azura is a little Iraqi food restaurant in the Machne Yehuda market. They have loads of traditional dishes like hummus, Moroccan fish, stuffed vegetables and much more!. The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy and the service is good.

Also by the shuk, behind the Iraqi section of the market, Azura was a noteworthy restaurant we got to visit. Azura serves Jewish Middle Eastern home-style food slow-cooked in huge vats.

Local Favorite: Sample several stalls at the Machane Yehuda Market, or sit for a meal at the market's lauded Azura, a casual spot known for hearty, simple soups and stews.

Always get it with chunks of chickpeas as in the above photo. For the rest, ask the server what he/she personally recommends. Chances are, it will be a dish of the day.

Carlos Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, is one of the biggest fans, describing Azura as "Jerusalem at a single glance.