Why Falafel deserves more attention

Falafel rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The sweet and tangy complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using silan date syrup correctly takes real skill.

Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. I encountered it first in a fusion restaurant mixing Mediterranean traditions and that context helped me understand it properly. Israeli wine is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Falafel is the dish to start with.