In Israel Hummus is a full meal - and its served hot. Make sure to get tahini on top!
Sabich is sliced fried eggplant, hard boiled egg, and chopped salad served in a pita with lots of toppings.
Falafel is ground chickpeas fried into a ball, served in a pita with chopped salad and lots of toppings. Shawarma is thinly sliced meat (usually turkey, but sometimes veal or lamb), served in a pita with chopped salad and lots of toppings. Feeling adventurous? Ask to add "Amba", a mango sauce.
Knafeh is a Middle Eastern dessert consisting of thin strips of pastry and cheese soaked in a sweet syrup, topped with pistachios.
Make sure to get some Za'atar before you travel back home!
This plaza features a fountain and is surrounded by coffee shops, ice cream, restaurants, and a bit of shopping!
Seasonal Middle Eastern fare by Chef Eyal Shani. Best to go in a group and order for the table to taste it all. Reservation Recommended.
Another favorite by Chef Eyal Shani - this is a little less upscale when compared to North Abraxas. Recommended to order for the table - they do not take reservations. Pro Tip - order the green beans!
A must-see for all visiting Tel Aviv! On Mondays and Fridays on the parallel street (Nahalat Binyamin Street) there is an artists market that's worth a visit too.
Shops and restaurant surround this historic train station that dates back to the time of the British Mandate.
This is a fun neighborhood to wander around in the evening, with many bars and restaurants interspersed throughout the streets.
An authentic market in Jaffa (aka Yafo) in the southern end of Tel Aviv.
Nice park with views of all the Tel Aviv coastline.
Watch the sunset like a local on this hill next to the Hilton Hotel :)
The old port of Tel Aviv, with shopping and restaurants.