Combining a multitude of flavors, ingredients and traditional origins, Israeli food is some of the most diverse and delicious in the world. Some classic staples include falafel, hummus, shawarma, shakshuka, halva, sabich and of course, the famous “Israeli breakfast”. One of the best ways to explore the country is through Israeli food. Each dish tells its own story and often carries a rich history behind it. Whether it is a street food, a sample in the market or a 5 course meal, Israeli food uses fresh, local and regional ingredients and always focuses on taste. Additionally, Israeli snacks are part of the experience including Bambi, Bisli and chocolate, all worth tasting while visiting and enjoying Israeli food. Here are some articles and reads on Israeli food worth tasting and what should not be missed while visiting.
Israeli Food
Israeli Food
Guide to Israeli Food: How to Eat Like a Local
Anyone coming to Israel has one question that’s at the top of their list: how’s the food? Let’s keep the answer simple: you’re going to eat very, very well in Israel. The food in Israel is made with the freshest domestic-grown ingredients and extra servings of love (and olive oil). Israelis are natural-born world travelers,... Read More
Best Food in Israel: Dishes Worth Traveling For
Wherever you go in Israel, you are sure to come across streets and markets filled with Israel’s best foods. In a region renowned for fantastic street food, local vendors and hole-in-the-wall eateries, you’ll be served up national favorites like hummus, falafel, shawarma, and shakshuka. Food is at the epicenter of Israeli identity and a force... Read More
Must-Eat Foods in Levinsky Market
If you have any interest in Israel’s culinary scene and vibrant street life, you can’t afford to miss these must-eat foods in Levinsky Market. While the market may be relatively small, its unique atmosphere is unparalleled. Chock full of traditional vendors, delicious shops, and a range of restaurants, this market is one of the highlights... Read More
Design Guide for Jerusalem
An iconic city with a rich and lengthy past, and one of the holiest in the world, creating a design guide for Jerusalem wasn’t difficult. It was only difficult to keep it short! From ancient pools to modern art galleries, this city of contrasts offers a little bit of everything. There’s so much to do... Read More
Best Sufganiyot in Tel Aviv
It is that time of year again – Hanukkah. The Jewish festival of lights is quickly approaching and that means it will soon be Sufganiyot season in Israel. Sufganiyot are donuts filled with jelly, caramel, or chocolate, eaten during Hanukkah. The traditional sufganiyah is a round donut, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and filled with... Read More
Our Favorite Restaurants in Israel
With so many diverse culinary options out there, from upscale Indian eateries to decadent street burgers, it was hard to narrow down the list of our favorite restaurants in Israel. If the list below isn’t enough for you, try our Tel Aviv Food Tour Tour Of the Carmel Market for a deeper look at Israeli cuisine,... Read More
What Can You Put in a Pita?
Pita is a traditional leavened flat-bread served across the Middle East, Mediterranean, and North Africa that consists of a wheat-based round of fluffy bread that can be separated into a pocket and stuffed with whatever you’d like. We’re here to tell you what you can put in a pita, and offer our recommendations for where... Read More
Best Things to Do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv: Israel’s unofficial cultural capital and the beating pulse of the country. Boasting miles of Mediterranean coastline, and a population of locals that just can’t seem to sit still. If NYC is the city that never sleeps, then Tel Aviv isn’t far behind. But who says you can’t stay up all night and then... Read More
Waiting to Travel to Israel? 5 Recipes You Can Make in Anticipation
Not even the COVID-19 pandemic can keep us away from our beloved hummus! We’re so grateful to our local hummusiyas that have been delivering the good stuff to our doors as we practice social-distancing. And we empathize with those who are craving the flavors of Israel from afar! If you’re waiting to travel to Israel... Read More
Israel’s Olive Oil Industry
Israel’s olive oil industry is central to Israeli culture, history, and cuisine. Olives are one of the seven natural products native to the land of Israel and mentioned in the Bible, along with wheat, barley, figs, pomegranates, date honey, and grapevines. Olive oil is a culinary treasure and is used for many things like cosmetics,... Read More
Israeli Food: Donuts
It all started with a Doughnut? Or donut? Both. If you want to get technical, the correct spelling is doughnut. The word was shortened to donut in the US, allowing these fried balls of dough to be more marketable and easier to use in advertising (think Dunkin Donuts). More proof that our society is getting lazier with age. Read More