Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Food Markets

Mahane Yehuda Market

Jerusalem, Israel

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST FOOD MARKETS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 14 2026

No. 1 in the Middle East

Mahane Yehuda Market

The market in Jerusalem's city centre sells fruit, vegetables, spices, halva, bakery goods and spiced dairy. Many of its lanes now have bars and restaurants that stay open late.

Highlights

  • Halva and knafe sweets
  • Spices and fresh produce
  • Bars and restaurants in lanes

Good to know

  • Thursday evenings are the busiest
  • Closed Friday evenings for Shabbat
  • Light rail stops nearby