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Food tour with a chef - Carmel Market
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.
Meeting Point
Poli House Hotel - 1 Nahalat Binyamin street
Poli House Hotel
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.
The Yemenite
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.
spice Shop
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.
Burika
in the chaos of the market we will hear the call for burika, a traditional fried pastry from Tripoly.
kibbeh
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 learn about the Duruz people of Israel and their unique religion. we will taste some of their traditional offerings.
Bourekas
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.
olive tasting
We will taste some of the most diverse olive varieties from a local trader.
Ha'malabia
Malabi is an ottoman inspired dessert that is light and refreshing. what a better way to end the tour with this sweet dessert.
End of the tour
Ha'malabia - 28 Gedera stree
Ending Point
Ha'malabia - 28 Gedera stree
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide
All tastings
Additional drinks and alcohol
Tour Important Information
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
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
