https://asiansinisrael.com/tags/food/Recent content in Food on Asians in Israel - Community, Jobs, EventsHugo -- gohugo.ioenFri, 29 May 2026 18:25:56 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-restaurants-haifa/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-restaurants-haifa/<p>Haifa does multiculturalism differently than Tel Aviv. The Arab-Jewish coexistence of the Carmel hillsides, the international student population at the Technion, the port workers and shipping engineers who arrive from across Asia, the old German Colony cafés sitting beside Palestinian hummus shops — all of it creates an appetite for diversity that extends to the table. Asian cuisine has found a receptive home here, and the scene is more varied than visitors often expect.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-restaurants-jerusalem/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-restaurants-jerusalem/<p>Jerusalem is unlike anywhere else in Israel for Asian food. The city&rsquo;s large religious population means that kashrut matters here in a way it simply doesn&rsquo;t in Tel Aviv — a large share of diners will only eat at certified kosher establishments, and restaurants know it. The result is an Asian dining scene shaped as much by religious law as by culinary ambition: sushi bars and pan-Asian kitchens that operate under full rabbinical supervision, curry houses that are naturally aligned with kosher principles, and a handful of non-certified spots serving the secular and tourist crowds.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/kosher-asian-restaurants-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/kosher-asian-restaurants-israel/<p>Israel is a rare place where kashrut and Asian cuisine genuinely intersect. A growing number of restaurateurs — Israeli, Japanese-trained, and Asian-born alike — have built kitchens that are both authentically Asian and fully certified kosher. The result is a niche that barely existed a decade ago and now spans sushi bars, pan-Asian street-food chains, a lone Vietnamese restaurant, and a mehadrin-certified Japanese izakaya in Binyamina.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/vietnamese-restaurants-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/vietnamese-restaurants-israel/<p>Vietnamese cuisine is one of the quieter stories in Israel&rsquo;s Asian food scene. While Japanese and Korean restaurants have multiplied rapidly, Vietnam has arrived more softly — a handful of bánh mì counters tucked into markets, a kosher pho spot in central Tel Aviv, a bún chả place up north in Haifa. Small in number but genuine in character.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-restaurants-tel-aviv/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-restaurants-tel-aviv/<p>Tel Aviv has the most developed Asian food scene in Israel — and one of the most varied in the Middle East. Japanese omakase counters, Thai street-food kitchens, Korean izakayas, Sichuanese dumpling bars, Indian thali joints, and Vietnamese bánh mì shops sit within a few kilometres of each other across the city&rsquo;s neighbourhoods: Florentin, Carmel Market, Neve Tzedek, the old train station area, and along Dizengoff and Ibn Gabirol.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/chinese-restaurants-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/chinese-restaurants-israel/<p>Israel&rsquo;s Chinese food scene is small but real — and for the Chinese community here, it matters. Around 40 Chinese restaurants operate across the country, concentrated in Tel Aviv but with outposts in Haifa, Jerusalem, Beer Sheva, and the Sharon region. That number is modest compared to many Western cities, but the quality ceiling has risen in recent years, and the best places are genuinely worth seeking out.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/indian-restaurants-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/indian-restaurants-israel/<p>Indian food and Israeli culture make an instinctively good pair. The overlap between Indian vegetarian cooking and Israeli dietary habits — a country where roughly a third of the population avoids meat at least part of the time — means that dal makhani, paneer tikka, and aloo gobi land here without adjustment. Add a sizable Indian tech-worker community centred in Tel Aviv and Ra&rsquo;anana, the ancient Bene Israel Jewish community whose families brought their own Konkan-influenced food traditions from Mumbai and Pune, and you have an unusually receptive audience.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/best-ramen-haifa/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/best-ramen-haifa/<p>Haifa&rsquo;s ramen scene is small — one dedicated restaurant and a rotating cast of pop-ups — but what&rsquo;s here is worth knowing about, especially if you&rsquo;re not making the trek down to Tel Aviv. For the full context on Israeli ramen culture and the national ranking, see the <a href="https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/02/best-ramen-israel/" >full Israel ramen ranking</a>.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/best-ramen-hamerkaz/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/best-ramen-hamerkaz/<p>Outside Tel Aviv, the center and Sharon region punches above its weight for ramen. Two dedicated restaurants — one a Zen-like retreat in Pardes Hanna, the other a minimalist ramen specialist at a busy junction — are worth making the drive for. Both ranked above most Tel Aviv spots in our national survey. For context on the national scene, see the <a href="https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/02/best-ramen-israel/" >full Israel ramen ranking</a>.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/thai-restaurants-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/thai-restaurants-israel/<p>Thailand and Israel have a deeper connection than most diners realise. Since the 1980s, tens of thousands of Thai workers have come to Israel on agricultural contracts — at peak, over 30,000 at a time — and many brought their culinary culture with them. That labour migration seeded an Israeli appetite for Thai food that long predates the global pad-thai wave, and it has produced a restaurant scene more authentic in places than what you&rsquo;ll find in many Western European capitals.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/best-ramen-tel-aviv/Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/best-ramen-tel-aviv/<p>Tel Aviv is where Israeli ramen culture lives. The city accounts for the majority of the country&rsquo;s dedicated ramen spots, and the gap between a good bowl and a great one is significant. This guide ranks every serious Tel Aviv ramen restaurant we&rsquo;ve tried — eight venues, all scored honestly. For context on Israeli ramen culture and what we look for in a bowl, see the <a href="https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/02/best-ramen-israel/" >full Israel ramen ranking</a>.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/korean-restaurants-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/korean-restaurants-israel/<p>Israel&rsquo;s Korean food scene is small but real. Where the country has 342 Japanese restaurants spanning everything from Tokyo-trained omakase counters to neighbourhood ramen bars, there are roughly 10 Korean establishments in the whole country — and most opened within the last few years. The driving force is the same one reshaping menus from London to São Paulo: K-pop and K-drama have made Korean food aspirational. Younger Israelis who grew up watching Korean content now want to eat kimchi jjigae and bibimbap, and a small but growing number of Korean expats and food entrepreneurs are here to serve them.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-grocery-israel/Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/asian-grocery-israel/<p>Finding the right ingredients is half the battle when cooking Asian food in Israel. The supermarkets that most Israelis use — Shufersal, Rami Levy, Mega — carry soy sauce and jasmine rice, but that is roughly where pan-Asian coverage ends. For gochujang, rice paper, miso paste, bonito flakes, fresh Thai basil, galangal, or any of the hundred or so things that make Asian cooking taste right, you need a specialist. The good news is that Israel now has them, spread across the country, covering Korean, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Thai and pan-Asian cooking.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/japanese-restaurants-israel/Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/05/japanese-restaurants-israel/<p>Israel has one of the most developed Japanese food scenes in the Middle East. More than 340 Japanese restaurants operate across the country — from an intimate 22-seat omakase counter in Jaffa to a Tokyo-trained ramen chef running a pop-up at a different venue each week, to a kosher izakaya in Jerusalem&rsquo;s Rehavia neighbourhood. Whatever brought you here — expat nostalgia, culinary curiosity, or a community gathering spot — the options have never been better.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/events/tel-aviv-eat-2026/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/events/tel-aviv-eat-2026/<p><strong>Tel Aviv Eat</strong> is back for its 10th edition — Israel&rsquo;s largest food festival, taking over Charles Clore Park on the Jaffa beachfront for four nights, <strong>Monday 11 to Thursday 14 May 2026, 18:00–23:00</strong>. Entry is free; you pay per dish at each stall, with portions priced between ₪25–45. The 2026 lineup runs to ~80 stalls; we&rsquo;ve cross-referenced the official lineup against our directory and confirmed <strong>six Asian-cuisine stalls</strong>, all real Tel Aviv outfits you can also visit year-round.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/04/batal-saranga-israeli-thai-identity-koh-samui/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/04/batal-saranga-israeli-thai-identity-koh-samui/<p>Batal Saranga is 22 years old, speaks three languages, and carries two national identities. Born and raised on the Thai island of Koh Samui to Israeli parents, she navigates daily life at the crossroads of Thai and Israeli culture — a living bridge between two worlds that rarely overlap.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/04/zlata-yong-park-korean-israeli-couple-viral/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/04/zlata-yong-park-korean-israeli-couple-viral/<p>When Yong Park, a Korean immigrant to Israel, bites into a piece of gefilte fish and announces his verdict in accented Hebrew, more than 600,000 people watch. The reel — one of many from his taste-test series with his Israeli wife Zlata — is part of a viral phenomenon that has turned the couple behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zlata.park_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">@zlata.park_</a> into some of the most-shared faces on Israeli social media.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/04/shamsiam-thai-cooking-rehovot/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/04/shamsiam-thai-cooking-rehovot/<p>Eli Shamsian grew up in a Persian household where food was the language of love. As a child, he trailed his mother through Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Carmel Market, learning to pick the freshest vegetables and the best cuts of meat from the vendors she trusted. On Shabbat and holidays, the extended family would gather — sometimes 40 people — spreading a cloth on the carpet and sharing a spread of Persian dishes together.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/03/japanese-yogurt-cheesecake-trend-israel/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2026/03/japanese-yogurt-cheesecake-trend-israel/<p>If you&rsquo;ve been on Israeli social media in early 2026, you&rsquo;ve probably seen it: people stuffing Lotus Biscoff cookies into cups of yogurt, refrigerating them overnight, and flipping out a dessert that looks like a proper cheesecake. The trend, known in Israel as &ldquo;עוגת גבינה יפנית&rdquo; (Japanese cheesecake) or &ldquo;טרנד היוגורט היפני&rdquo; (the Japanese yogurt trend), has flooded Israeli TikTok, Instagram, and food blogs. Major outlets like <a href="https://www.ynet.co.il/food/foodnews/article/bk7rj3eu11g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Ynet</a> and <a href="https://www.israelhayom.co.il/food/recipes/article/19688483" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Israel Hayom</a> have covered it extensively, and Tnuva has confirmed a noticeable uptick in people using their protein yogurts for the recipe.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/12/kikkoman-300-years-japan-trip-contest/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/12/kikkoman-300-years-japan-trip-contest/<p>Kikkoman, the iconic Japanese soy sauce brand, is celebrating over 300 years of tradition by offering Israeli consumers a chance to win a trip to Japan and experience authentic Japanese cuisine firsthand.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/11/miznon-opens-in-taipei-eyal-shani/Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/11/miznon-opens-in-taipei-eyal-shani/<p>A significant culinary connection between Israel and Taiwan has been established with the opening of Miznon restaurant in Taipei. Taiwan&rsquo;s Representative to Israel, Ms. Ya-Ping (Avi) Lee, recently met with internationally renowned Israeli chef and culinary icon Eyal Shani for dinner in Tel Aviv to mark this milestone.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/jurong-east-tlv-singaporean-restaurant/Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:31:44 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/jurong-east-tlv-singaporean-restaurant/<p>A fascinating culinary bridge emerges in the bustling streets of Tel Aviv with the establishment of <strong>Jurong East TLV</strong>, a restaurant set to introduce the rich and diverse flavors of Singaporean cuisine to Israeli diners. Named perhaps as an homage to the vibrant Jurong East district in Singapore, this eatery signifies an exciting cross-cultural exchange, bringing the unique tastes of Southeast Asia to the Middle East.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/east-and-west-asian-grocery/Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:44:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/east-and-west-asian-grocery/<p>In the bustling heart of Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Carmel Market, a unique story of cultural adaptation and business growth unfolds. What began as a single, modest shop catering specifically to the culinary needs of Thai and Filipino migrant workers has blossomed into East &amp; West, Israel&rsquo;s leading chain of stores dedicated to Asian food and cookware.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/wei-teamim-taiwanese-popup/Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:03:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/wei-teamim-taiwanese-popup/<h2 class="relative group">Wei Teamim: A Taste of Taiwan in Israel <div id="wei-teamim-a-taste-of-taiwan-in-israel" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#wei-teamim-a-taste-of-taiwan-in-israel" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <p>&ldquo;Wei Teamim&rdquo; (טעמים), which translates to &ldquo;Wei&rsquo;s Flavors,&rdquo; is a unique culinary initiative based in Israel, focusing on bringing authentic, handmade Taiwanese flavors to a discerning audience. Led by the talented chef Yi Ching Lee, Wei Teamim operates as a series of pop-up dinners and private culinary experiences, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the rich gastronomic heritage of Taiwan.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/haowa-pastries-israel/Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:48:23 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/haowa-pastries-israel/<p>In the heart of Israel, a delightful culinary journey is unfolding through the unique creations of a talented Taiwanese home baker. Known simply as &ldquo;haowa pastries&rdquo; on Instagram, this passion project celebrates the art of baking, blending traditional Asian flavors with a touch of personal flair and Israeli inspiration.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/gurkha-kitchen-tel-aviv/Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:30:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/08/gurkha-kitchen-tel-aviv/<p>Gurkha Kitchen is a unique restaurant located in the heart of Neve Shaanan, Tel Aviv, offering an authentic blend of traditional Indian and Nepali cuisine. The restaurant is situated at 16 Rosh Pina Street and is a culinary gem in the vibrant and diverse neighborhood of Neve Shaanan.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/07/japan-month-dizengoff-center/Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/07/japan-month-dizengoff-center/<h3 class="relative group">Opening Hours <div id="opening-hours" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#opening-hours" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h3> <p>Sunday-Thursday: 10:00-20:00</p> <p>Friday: 9:00-15:00</p> <h3 class="relative group">Address <div id="address" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#address" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h3> <p>Dizengoff 50, Tel Aviv</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/06/kimchis-tlv/Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/06/kimchis-tlv/<h1 class="relative group">Kimchi&rsquo;s TLV <div id="kimchis-tlv" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#kimchis-tlv" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h1> <p>אוכל קוריאני אותנטי בתל אביב! 🍚</p> <p>Kimchi&rsquo;s TLV brings authentic Korean flavors to Tel Aviv, offering a wide range of traditional dishes in a modern setting. Started as a popular takeaway pop-up during COVID, the restaurant has evolved into a full dining experience, bringing the world&rsquo;s trendiest cuisine to Tel Aviv. Owned by Suni Kim, who brings a multicultural background—born in Japan to Korean parents and having lived in China—the restaurant reflects authentic Korean flavors with influences from across Asia.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/events/colbo-food-festival-2025/Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/events/colbo-food-festival-2025/<p>Chang Ba restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, a street party will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 18:00-24:00 in the Lower City. The chain currently operates three restaurants - in Haifa, Yokneam Illit, and Kiryat Bialik - led by chef Idan Lipschitz and his partner Lior Golan.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/06/kawaii-cafe-tlv/Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/06/kawaii-cafe-tlv/<h2 class="relative group">The Kawaii Café Arrives at Kimchi&rsquo;s TLV! <div id="the-kawaii-café-arrives-at-kimchis-tlv" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#the-kawaii-caf%c3%a9-arrives-at-kimchis-tlv" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <video controls width="600"> <source src="https://asiansinisrael.com/static/kimchikawaii.mp4" type="video/mp4"> Your browser does not support the video tag. </video> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKehNf8oMnu/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Video from Kimchi&rsquo;s TLV instagram</a>!</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/05/tomtom-ramen-delivery-reminder/Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/05/tomtom-ramen-delivery-reminder/<h2 class="relative group">TomTom Ramen Delivery Reminder <div id="tomtom-ramen-delivery-reminder" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#tomtom-ramen-delivery-reminder" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <p><strong>English:</strong></p> <p>A tasty reminder: Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon TomTom Ramen delivery is going out and orders close today at exactly 1:00 PM!</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/05/tomtom-ramen-delivery/Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/05/tomtom-ramen-delivery/<h1 class="relative group">TomTom Ramen Brings Authentic Japanese Flavors to Tel Aviv <div id="tomtom-ramen-brings-authentic-japanese-flavors-to-tel-aviv" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#tomtom-ramen-brings-authentic-japanese-flavors-to-tel-aviv" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h1> <p>A wise Japanese person once said: &ldquo;Those who order on Sunday, slurp on Thursday.&rdquo; And a wise Israeli added: &ldquo;And if you don&rsquo;t order, you&rsquo;ll be eating toast.&rdquo;</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/02/best-ramen-israel/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:17:00 +0200https://asiansinisrael.com/2025/02/best-ramen-israel/<p>In the bustling culinary landscape of Israel, a surprising contender has emerged, captivating palates and sparking a fervent following: ramen. Once a humble street food in Japan, costing mere dollars, it has transformed into the trendiest dish of Winter 2025 in Israel, commanding prices of 60-80 NIS and often much more. This isn&rsquo;t merely a transplant; it&rsquo;s a fascinating adaptation, a dish that takes inspiration from its Japanese origins but boldly carves its own identity within the vibrant Israeli food scene. Forget the traditional Japanese slurping etiquette or the sheer volume consumed daily in Tokyo; here, ramen is a phenomenon, a canvas for local innovation that resonates deeply with our community&rsquo;s adventurous spirit.</p>https://asiansinisrael.com/2024/08/onigiri-ya-florentin/Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0300https://asiansinisrael.com/2024/08/onigiri-ya-florentin/<p>A new Japanese street food restaurant has opened its doors in the emerging pedestrian mall of Florentin, bringing authentic onigiri to Tel Aviv&rsquo;s food scene. Onigiri-ya, which opened recently, is making waves with its handcrafted Japanese rice balls, offering a fresh take on Japanese street food.</p>