While Tel Aviv is known for its hummus, falafel, sabich, and so on, the food scene is not just Israeli cuisine. Tel Aviv is home to countless other cuisines from across the globe from Thailand to Ethiopia. Whatever you’re craving, odds are that Israel has it. Keep reading to learn about some of the best places for food from around the world in Tel Aviv.

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Ethiopia: Balinjera

Israel is home to a large population of Ethiopians. As a result, there are many great spots for Ethiopian food. One of the best is Balinjera. Balinjera serves authentic and tasty Ethiopian dishes all alongside traditional injera bread.

Image: Instagram / @ethiopianfoodrestaurant

Location: Malan St 4, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Saturday Closed

Instagram: @ethiopianfoodrestaurant

2. France: Maison Kayser

Nothing says France like a delicious pastry. Head over to Maison Kayser for a bite of France. Not only does the bakery space itself look absolutely magnificent, the pastries and baked goods both look and taste incredible. The display shelves are lined with beautiful treats that are authentically French such as eclairs and tarts. My favorite is the apple caramel tarte; it is one of the best desserts I have ever tried.

Locations: Rothschild Blvd 7, Tel Aviv-Yafo & Nemal Tel Aviv St 24-25, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 7:30 AM-8:00 PM; Friday 6:30 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

3. Greece: Kalamata

Kalamata serves fantastic Greek food, in a beautiful location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in old Jaffa. The restaurant has a very authentic Greek feel both in the design and the dishes. Some of their best dishes are the fish kebab and the spanakopita. Try to book a reservation at a table near the windows around sunset to guarantee a beautiful view with even better food.

Location: Kikar Kdumim 10, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM; Friday to Saturday 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Instagram: @kalamata.rest

4. Hungary: Tulip

For the best Hungarian food in the city, eat at Tulip. The restaurant is a quaint, cozy place with impeccable service and classic European feel. They have a terrific schnitzel and amazing goulash that you have to try. Hungarian food is definitely not the most common cuisine in Tel Aviv, but it is definitely worth trying.

Location: Yehuda ha-Levi St 52, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 AM-6:00 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Friday 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Sunday Closed

5. Italy: Cicchetti

For delicious Italian food, check out Cicchetti. The bright, casual small plate restaurant is the perfect place to sit down, relax, and have a wonderful meal to share with friends. Even the website explains that cicchetti means a unique type of place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food is exquisite and you must try the fried zucchini flowers. Not to mention they have one of the best happy hour deals in the city.

Location: Yehuda Halevi 58, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 5:00 PM-12:00 AM; Friday-Saturday 6:00 PM-12:00 AM

Instagram: @cicchetti_tlv

6. Japan: Kanki Sushi

Tel Aviv is the city that has the third most sushi restaurants per capita, only behind Tokyo and New York City, so for Japanese food, you have lots of options. One of the best options is Kanki Sushi near Bograshov Beach (personally, is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole city too). Kanki sushi has a menu that is multiple pages long, filled with delicious options, some classic, and some creative and fun. Make sure to order the red tuna crunch roll, the branst roll, the sake teriyaki roll, the nature roll, or even the crazy gouda roll. The only bad part about the fantastic food is trying to decide which rolls to pick.

Image: Instagram / @kanki.sushi.wine.bar

Location: Bograshov St 23, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 11:00 AM-12:00 AM; Thursday 11:00 AM-12:30 AM; Friday Closed; Saturday 8:30 PM-12:30 AM

Instagram: @kanki.sushi.wine.bar

7. Mexico: Mezcal

Mezcal in Florentin serves some of the best Mexican food in the country. The restaurant bar is very true to its Mexican roots. The decor is fun and colorful, and even the water is served in different tequila bottles. The drinks and the dishes are all delicious. The mojito and the frozen margaritas are so tasty and refreshing. Mezcal serves many types of tacos and tostadas which are all equally amazing, especially the fish taco and the chicken tostada? Pro tip: if you like spicy food, ask for some spicy sauces on the side, they have multiple different spicy sauces available.

Location: Chayim Vital St 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM-12:00 AM; Friday to Saturday 12:00 PM-12:00 AM; Sunday Closed

Instagram: @mezcal_florentin

8. Thailand: Nam

Tel Aviv has many Thai spots, many of which are good, but Nam is one the best. The restaurant serves a large variety of beautiful Thai dishes, each of which are vibrantly colored from the bright green vegetables and deep red curries. Just as the dishes are nice to look at, they are truly delicious. The dishes range from yam sum (a pomelo salad), to massaman curry, to many types of noodle dishes. Every item is authentic and uses fresh ingredients. You must try it.

Location: Dizengoff St 275, Tel Aviv-Yafo; King George St 84, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Dizengoff: Sunday to Saturday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM & 6:00 PM-11:00 PM

King George: Sunday to Saturday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM & 6:00 PM-11:30 PM

Instagram: @nam_restaurant

9. USA: America Burgers

If you’re craving some good, old American comfort food, go to America Burgers. America Burgers has every American food you can think of from a classic burger to chicken nuggets, buffalo wings, fries, onion flowers, fried pickles, and cheeseburgers, and even crack pie, pecan pie, and brownies for dessert. Fun Fact: the food at America Burgers is so good that they don’t let you make ingredient changes, as they know it is too tasty to be changed.

Location: Allenby St 112, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Saturday 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Instagram: @america_burgers

10. Venezuela: Arepas

Arepas in Florentin makes extraordinary Venezuelan food. The small restaurant serves ten variations of arepas alongside several other types of Venezulan dishes. Some of these are empanadas, yucca fries, fried plantains, tres leches cake, churros, and more. Even the drinks are Latin inspired like their caipirinha and cuba libre. The food is both affordable and exceptional.

Location: Herzl St 77, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday 5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Instagram: @arepas.tlv

11. Vietnam: Ca Phe Hanoi

Ca Phe Hanoi serves Vietnamese cuisine with a French Israeli twist. Their dishes are full of fresh, healthy ingredients, and lots of flavor. The restaurant has a gorgeous design and every detail is on theme, from the brightly lit signs, to the vibrant colors of the decorations to the fun, festive drinkware. The menu consists of many amazing options such as papaya salad, crispy chicken bao, and pho soup as well as many different cocktails. For a fun, delicious experience as well as great Vietnamese food, make sure to check out Ca Phe Hanoi.

Location: Malkhi Yisrael St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Hours: Sunday to Thursday 12 PM

Instagram: @caphehanoitelaviv

Ethiopia: Balinjera