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The Best Japanese Restaurants in Tel Aviv & Jaffa (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

Tel Aviv and Jaffa hold the densest cluster of Japanese dining in Israel — and arguably one of the most interesting scenes in the Middle East. Florentin hides intimate izakayas and onigiri windows. Jaffa has serious omakase counters run by chefs who trained in Japan. The city’s wider sushi landscape runs from neighbourhood bars to hotel rooftops. This guide organises what’s worth knowing by type, so you can pick for the occasion rather than scroll a phone book.

The Best Japanese Restaurants in Israel (2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

No foreign cuisine has shaped Israeli dining quite like Japanese food. Sushi is everywhere — in shopping-mall food courts, kosher neighbourhood counters and delivery apps from Eilat to Nahariya — and over the last few years the scene has matured well beyond the California roll. Florentin now hides intimate izakayas and onigiri windows, Jaffa has serious omakase counters, and chefs who trained in Japan are opening kaiseki rooms. Japanese is by far the largest single cuisine in our community directory, with hundreds of listings, which is exactly why this guide exists: to point you at the places worth a special trip.

Sakura: Japanese Cherry Blossom Bar Opens Near Bar Ilan University

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

In an unexpected location that might be the last place you’d guess for an authentic Japanese dining experience, Sakura has opened in Givat Shmuel, bringing cherry blossoms, sake, and traditional Japanese cuisine to this quiet residential neighborhood near Bar Ilan University.

Otoro: Authentic Hand-Roll Sushi in Ramat Gan

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:06:00 +0300

Otoro, a kosher hand-roll sushi bar located at HaChilazon 1 in Ramat Gan, brings an authentic and modern Japanese dining experience to Israel. The restaurant distinguishes itself with a minimalist approach, focusing on high-quality, fresh ingredients to craft traditional hand-roll sushi.

Koko Neko Ramen Bar Now Available on Wolt Delivery Platform

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:40:00 +0300

Tel Aviv’s newest ramen sensation, Koko Neko, has made a major announcement that will delight food enthusiasts across the city: the authentic Japanese ramen bar is now available on the Wolt delivery platform.