Founding this bistro was Yahaloma Levi’s dream. After leaving the communications world, she set up this beautiful oasis of an eaterie where she cooks to preserve the memories and tastes of the Egyptian fare she grew up with - and blend it with a contemporary twist.
For more than 70 years, Burekas Pinso has been cooking up delicious, crispy and fresh baked pastries like burekas, the longer and U-shaped Turkish-style burekas, and a Balkan version of the Middle Eastern slow-baked-dough Lachmajin.
There are gourmet delicatessens and then there’s the Boutique Deli, offering a delectable range of fresh-cut meat sandwiches with gourmet spreads and breads.
Nayeb brings the tastes and smells of the Persian kitchen to the Levinsky market. Try the Gondi, a ground lamb or chicken meatball served in a chicken broth with herbs such as nana (mint) and basil.
The Turkish kitchen reflects the wide-reaching reign of the Ottoman empire, traversing the Middle East to Europe on one side and the Near East on the other.
Cafe Kaymak was first established three years ago as a vegetarian coffee shop that specialized in ethnic cooking. Over the years, the small coffee shop became a popular spot among the young and trendy of Tel Aviv.
Serving up beer from the wee hours of the morning to the late hours of the day, Mati is a must-stop for a committed group of regulars and authentic good drinking time seekers alike.
The Lev family opened Benjamin as more than a beer and sports restaurant, offering typical sports bar dishes and beers alongside a range of home-cooking style Moroccan meals all handmade by the matriarch of the Levi family.