Hachapuria Mahane Yehuda Market, Georgian restaurant in Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem, Israel
Hachapuria is a Georgian restaurant in Mahane Yehuda Market that specializes in traditional cheese-filled pastries. The pastries are prepared fresh daily using simple ingredients and no margarine.
The restaurant opened in 2009 and introduced Georgian cooking traditions to Jerusalem. The owner noticed how local visitors appreciated filled pastries and built the business on this interest.
The name comes from Georgian, where 'hacha' means cheese and 'puri' means dough. Visitors experience how this simple two-ingredient concept defines the local food tradition.
The restaurant is located on HaShikma Street within the market and recommends advance ordering. Hours are limited and shorter on Friday compared to other days of the week.
The recipes come from the owner's mother and have been passed down through generations. Special varieties like acharuli topped with a fried egg or magaruli layered with crispy cheese show different regional styles.
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