Young Judaea Year Course Chooses Their Top Ten Hummusiyot In Israel

Step outside of the classroom on Young Judaea Year Course in Israel, and into one of our favorite hummusiyot, or hummus restaurants. With so many amazing places to try, you'll wish your gap year in Israel could last just a little bit longer.

10. Hummus Mashwesha

Via uzzno.sk

We're not sure what it is about this place - maybe it's the thick, delicious hummus ground fresh to order, or the easy location on Pinkser Street just off Bograshov - but it's the perfect spot for a late afternoon hummus with friends after a day at the beach, or even just a day of sleep.

9. Hummus Shel Dani

This gem is pretty far off the beaten path - Nahariya is about two hours north of Tel Aviv on the border with Lebanon - but this super smooth hummus, drizzled with unbelievably pure olive oil and topped with fresh-cooked beans, is worth the trip.

8. Hummus Bahadonas

This mini-chain in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan is consistently tasty, with lightening-quick service and hummus drenched in a lemon-garlic juice.

7. Pinati

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Hummus for the people! Pinati, with locations in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is always hopping with locals who want to get in, scarf down some delicious hummus and kebabs, and get on with their days. Don't we all?

6. Kaful

Via foodspotting.com

Kaful is the perfect spot for a fresh bowl of hummus after a day shopping the artist stalls at Nahalat Binyamin or negotiating your way through the open-air market at Shuk HaCarmel. Our favorite is the hummus sabich, modeled after the popular Iraqi sandwich with eggplant, potato, and a hardboiled egg.

5. Ali Karavan/Abu Hassan

Via tripadvisor.fr

This Jaffa institution has long held a venerated place in popular culture and among locals and tourists alike, who call it some of the best hummus in the world. Chunky and creamy, we suggest washing a bowl of this stuff down with a nice long nap.

4. Abu Said

Via akko.org.il

This is a must-stop when visiting the ancient Crusader port city of Akko. The hummus is thick, chunky, and perfectly seasoned. Enjoy a container to go and sit on the walls of the old city, overlooking the ocean. The hummus, and the view, will not disappoint.

3. Azura

Via blogs.miaminewtimes.com

Nestled in Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem's open-air market, Azura serves up some seriously creamy hummus. Served cool and not warm like most other hummusiyot, Azura's hummus is light and refreshing on a hot Jerusalem day.

2. Abu Shukri

Via ynetnews.com

Abu Gosh, a small Arab village just outside of Jerusalem, is home to arguably some of Israel's best hummus - and we think Abu Shukri has earned the right to be tops in Abu Gosh! Not only is the hummus tasty, but the speed is impressive as well; your hummus is at your table before you've finished ordering extra pickles.

1. Ben Sira

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We'll admit, it might be impossible to say which hummusiya is #1, but there are so many reasons to love Hummus Ben Sira, a small late-night joint opened by two art school graduates. The hummus is warm and filling, the toppings generous, and the pita fresh and fluffy. For Year Course in Israel participants, Ben Sira is a no-brainer - just a walk from the Jerusalem campus and perfect at 1am after a long night of...studying.