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.
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 learn about the Duruz people of Israel and their unique religion. we will taste some of their traditional offerings.
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
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