Just slightly detached from the hustle and bustle of the Ramla market, one can find Misedet Etzel Naji- a charming and affordable Iraqi restaurant. The Pinto family has been running this homey hub for 38 years, and in turn have managed to perfect a variety of Iraqi delicacies. A delicious escape from the market humidity, it is recommended to arrive early, as some of the popular specialties run out quickly!
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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!
Julie
In the center of the polished and dignified city of Ramat Hasharon is Julie Ozen’s second restuarant, ‘Julie’. She offers a variety of Egyptian dishes, which are cooked with time and care so that each dish will compliment the flavors of the preceding course. She also serves vegetarian dishes with an Egyptian essence. Managed by Julie herself, her cozy restaurant maintains its homey atmosphere. This soulful diner is the epitome of the old saying, simplicity is bliss.
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!
Sandwich Soso
Soso Taweel opened his humble stand in 1952, and passed the well-guarded secrets of the ingrediants and prepration of a hearty Tunisian sandwhich on to his admiring son Yaacov and his wife, who now run the stand. Each sandwhich is served on a soft, white baguette, freshly baked at the pâtisserie next door.
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.
Falafel Mosa
At Falafel Mosa, Moshe has not allowed the advancements of technology to interfere with the creative process of serving a fresh and handmade falafel for decades. This traditional dish is served in a thick pita, topped with hot fava beans, hard-boiled egg, spicy tomato salad, tahini, and freshly chopped parsley, with a delicious spinach patty to top it all off!
Chaim Boukobza
If you desire to delve into the delicacies of Eastern cuisine, this is the place for you. Chaim Boukobza has spent years mastering the intricate art of cooking fish, and preparing the freshest salads for his customers who enjoy the at-home atmosphere of this Netanya eatery.
