Ingredient appreciation — what makes Jachnun special

What sets Jachnun apart is the handling of za'atar. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the sweet and tangy result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. The a fusion restaurant mixing Mediterranean traditions atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had mint lemonade as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Jachnun is the place to start.