Ima
8.4Locals Score / 10#5 of 14 Restaurants in Jerusalem
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Known forHome cookingYemeniteLocal favoriteValue
The name means 'Mom' in Hebrew, and this cozy restaurant delivers exactly that — generous, home-style Israeli-Yemenite cooking in a warm, unpretentious setting. The jachnun (slow-baked Yemenite pastry), malawach, and slow-cooked meats are exceptional. Portions are enormous and prices are very fair. A beloved neighborhood spot that feels like eating at a friend's mother's house.
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| Last verified | July 16, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.4/10- Value9.0
- Iconic8.0
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Jerusalem
- MachneyudaRestaurant0.37 km · 5 min walk
- Givat Ram Farmers Market (Shuk HaAdama)Market0.51 km · 6 min walk
- Mahane Yehuda Market (The Shuk)Attraction0.51 km · 6 min walk
- RoastersCafé0.53 km · 7 min walk
- Pasta BastaRestaurant0.55 km · 7 min walk
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