Explore Israeli food culture in the biggest market of Tel Aviv. The Carmel Market is connected to a charming neighbourhood called the Yemenite quarter. we will meander through the narrow alleys to discover culinary treasure that tell the story of Israel and it's diverse culture. We will taste delicious traditional dishes and also reinvented ones as well as meet the traders who have been there for years.
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Poli House Hotel - 1 Nahalat Binyamin street
Meet and greet
introduction to the history of the market and about the tour
first tasting - a unique juice blend from a Yemenite owned juice bar with a heritage of herbal healers.
Crash course to eating hummus.
learn about the various options of ordering hummus and all the different additions that accompany it. We will learn the best way to eat it and sample traditional Yemenite bread.
we with visit a Turkish family owned spice shop and learn about the main spices that make up the local flavours. we will samplc some of the best zaatar herb blend and get familiar with essential some ingredients.
in the chaos of the market we will hear the call for burika, a traditional fried pastry from Tripoly.
we will try a traditional Iraquí dish made of bulgar wheat with a special sauce called amba, which has an interesting story that connects to India.
we will visit a small family owned bakery with delicious puff pastry pockets filled with various fillings. These originated from the Ottomans and have evolved into an essential snack in Israeli food culture.
We will taste some of the most diverse olive varieties from a local trader.
Malabi is an ottoman inspired dessert that is light and refreshing. what a better way to end the tour with this sweet dessert.
Ha'malabia - 28 Gedera stree
Ha'malabia - 28 Gedera stree
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide
All tastings
Additional drinks and alcohol
The tastings will be filling and serve as a full lunch so come hungry.
Some of the tastings in the list may vary due to season and status of the vendors
Amit discovered his passion for cooking as a child, in his grandmother’s kitchen. Two decades later, when his family immigrated to South Africa he fulfilled his dreams and worked professionally in the field. Years later, after a visit in India, he was inspired by the culture and diverse cuisine and decided return to the subcontinent and train in the local culinary arts.
He brought back his knowledge to Cape Town and opened Masala Dosa Restaurant that combined traditional South Indian cookery with a modern dining experience. The restaurant operated successfully for 11 years under the care and dedication of Amit and also functioned as a space for cooking workshops for the public and chefs alike.
The desire for change and travel led Amit to sell the restaurant in2016 and embark on a journey around the world. At the end of his travels he decided to return to his birthplace in Israel. He chose to reside in the heart of the city on a rooftop apartment surrounded by trees and birds. In this space he offers his experience and knowledge and hold workshops and special culinary events.
Amit’s passions extend to the arts too. He has studied Design and Fine Art and has worked both as an artist and educator in these subjects in private institutions. He brings his knowledge and love to his guided tours in Tel Aviv specializing in street -art and architecture.
$125/ per person
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