Chef Shamli received his culinary training in Sofia, Bulgaria, making it only suiting for him to open an authentic Bulgarian grill. His wonderful grill house is a community meeting spot for all Bulgarians in Haifa, situated amongst the small stalls and old shops of the neighbourhood. The smells of his famous meatballs and bean soup saturate the area. Shamli Grill Bulgari is considered the parliament of traditional cafeteria style restaurants, offering diners a taste of the past.