1Falafel
Eaten all over Israel
Fried chickpea balls in pita with salad, tahini and amba.
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What to eat in Israel
The 10 best dishes in Israel
A mix of the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Jewish kitchens from everywhere.
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2Hummus
Eaten all over Israel
Warm chickpeas over smooth hummus with olive oil, eaten with pita at lunch.
3Shakshuka
Best: Jaffa
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.
4Sabich
Best: Ramat Gan
Pita stuffed with fried eggplant, egg, salad and amba.
5Jerusalem mixed grill
Best: Jerusalem
Chicken hearts and livers grilled with onion and spices in pita.
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7Israeli salad
Eaten all over Israel
Finely diced cucumber and tomato with lemon and oil.
8Schnitzel
Eaten all over Israel
Breaded chicken cutlet in pita or with fries.
9Bourekas
Eaten all over Israel
Puff pastry filled with cheese or potato.
10Where to eat in Israel
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