Although the name Dr. Shakshuka may be slightly misleading, make no mistake the title has been earned! Bino Gabso was born to slice shawarma, long before he learned to make shakshuka. At the entrance of Yaffo he is busy preparing the best lamb shawarma in the country! His shawarmas bing locals and tourists alike from all parts of the country and no one leaves without a full belly and a smile on their faces. This extremely tasty dish is served with a large variety of salads and dressings, including filfel chuma (spicy garlic-pepper sauce) and eggplant. If you have time to spare, enjoy the hearty shawarma and view in the pastoral yard.
Restaurant Tag: Israeli
Ha’Sabich Shel Ovad
Few will argue with Ovad Daniel’s claim to have the best dish in the world! While sabich is seemingly a simple sandwich to prepare, Ovad’s quirky and theatrical nature, along with his exceptionally fresh ingredients have earned him the title of Israel’s most revered sabich-maker. Served in a warm pita, the dish contains fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, salads, and an array of rich sauces, such as hamba and tahini.
Hummus Osol
At the entrance to Rosh Pina, lies a small and colorful hummus restaurant- Hummus Osol. For more than 15 years their claim to fame has been their hummus, with delicious toppings and flavors available, such as ful and delicate masbacha. Some also say that the homestyle labaneh, a creamy, thick, yogurt cheese, is not to be missed!
Falafel Ha’Schuna
The special thing about Falafel Ha’Schuna is that since 1978, nothing has changed. Be it the long line of patrons waiting for a juicy falafel, or the colorful salads, they must be doing something right! Crispy falafel balls and fresh pita seem to be amongst the things that a good falafel stand needs, as the popularity of Falafel Ha’Schuna is only increasing with the years!
Carmel and Son’s Pickels
Chamutzei Carmel V’Beinav is not just a classic delicatessen, but also a vintage shop with a selection of quality Persian delicacies. Carmel and his sons are famous for their amba, a tangy mango condiment, drawing in connoisseurs from near and far.
Hummus Abu Berkovich
The mastermind behind the world’s first ‘Ashkenazi Hummus Restaurant’ is Kobi Berkovich- an evolving chef. Berkovich began as a vegetarian chef, and focused on transforming regular dishes into something special. Ten years ago, he opened Abu Berkovich, where hummus is served with noteworthy toppings, among other popular dishes such as shakshuka and falafel. Berkovich boasts about using the best possible ingredients to be found, and his dishes manifest his claim!
Gozal and Tziona
A local legend, Gozal V’Tziona has surpassed everyone’s expectations for more than 30 years by serving an exceptional and unique falafel. The falafel balls arrive in a new form, in a thin-crust style pita, with eggplant, and tahini sauce to top it off. The food is always fresh, the atmosphere bustling, and the smells are more than appetite inducing!
Hummus Blue Bus
Several years ago, a young group of friends from South America revamped an old bus and set up shop on a pleasant corner in Pardes Hana. What once was a simple diner, blossomed into a warm, and inviting hummusia, serving hot and fresh hummus until the last customer. If you are not in the mood for hummus, you will also find dishes such as couscous and brisket, however, these are only an accompaniment to the remarkable Blu Bus Hummus.
Falafel Devorah
Devorah is another mythical character of the North. Upon asking any local for a recommendation, passerby are directed to Falafel Devorah without even the blink of an eye. However, the falafel is only part of her secret to success. The exceptionally light, and airy pita bread is the jewel on the crown!
Jachnun Fon
On a side street in Netanya, the secret to the perfect Yemen dish was discovered by Ricky Cherez. At Jachnun Fon, each portion of this popular pastry is prepared with passion and patience, served with hand-grated tomato dip, accompanied by an authentic spicy sauce.
