Finding the best Israeli Salad in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Israeli Salad I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled za'atar with genuine knowledge and the warmly spiced result was noticeably superior.

Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. The winning restaurant had the right a Carmel Market street stall feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. Israeli wine was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Israeli Salad is made properly it's a completely different experience.