6. Mashya

Mashya can be found inside the Mendeli Street Hotel. If you can’t find it, let the aromatic blend of Moroccan, Eastern African, and Mediterranean spices guide you to the reinvented traditional cuisine inspired by Chef Yossi Shitrit. Mashya is a sensory delight. Beyond the tasteful elegance of the dishes, the restaurant is a thoughtful union of a bright, clean look that is trimmed with locally rough and rugged textures.

Credit: David Bachar

5 Mendeli St. Tel-Aviv (Mendeli St. Hotel)

+972 3-750-0999

http://www.mashya.co.il/

5. Yaffo Tel Aviv

Yaffo Tel Aviv strives to blend the tried and true recipes with emerging culinary trends. If you’re already a fan of Israeli cuisine, you’ll experience nostalgic flavors in the unfamiliar.  “Food is not just for survival. Food is a way to express love and passion; it connects people and cultures,” says Yaffo Tel Aviv’s Executive Chef, Haim Cohen,

Credit: Daniel Bar-On

Yigal Alon 98, Tel Aviv, Israel

+972 3-624-9249

http://yaffotelaviv.com/