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Historic Jaffa Bulgarian Restaurant Monka to Close After 78 Years, Then Reopen After Renovation
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First reported by Mako · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Monka, the iconic Bulgarian restaurant in Jaffa, will close at the end of the month after 78 years, then reopen following renovations. Michael Halfon says the family is reclaiming the restaurant from neglect and preserving its traditional dishes and flavors.
- 01Monka in Jaffa will close at the end of the month after 78 years.
- 02Michael Halfon says neglect, not war or tourism, led to the closure.
- 03The family plans renovations and a traditional reopening.
- 04Legendary cook Shadi is expected to stay on.
- 05The restaurant remains open in its current form until month’s end.
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