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Shakshoku
This North African egg dish, cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, is a popular breakfast among Israelis.
Falafel
Falafel is made from seasoned chickpeas that are deep-fried until golden brown. It has the aroma of chickpeas and cilantro, and the creamy richness of a yogurt sauce. It's a popular dish for lunch and dinner, or even a favorite street food snack.
Fresh pita bread
If you have the chance to visit the Machane Yehudah open-air market, you should try the fresh pita bread, a signature dish there, for less than 1 USD.
Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern and Arabic dish made from mashed cooked chickpeas mixed with tahini, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and garlic. In Israel, it is also one of the most popular dishes.
Israeli chili
Composed simply of tomatoes, cucumbers, lime juice, and olive oil, Israeli salad is one of the great accompaniments to falafel.
Schwarma
Lamb, chicken, or beef is marinated and then grilled. This dish is similar to kebab bread; however, Israelis eat it with salad.
Schnitzel
Immigrants from Central Europe brought schnitzel to Israel. Made from breadcrumbs and fried meat, it's often eaten with fresh pita bread. It's also one of the most popular street foods.
S'hug
The Yemenites also brought their cuisine to Israel. This hot sauce is made from fresh chilies and a number of accompanying spices.
Jerusalem Bagels
This is another typical Israeli pastry, an oval-shaped baguette made from wheat flour and sesame seeds. You can dip it in cream cheese or in olive oil and za'atar – a dipping sauce made from herbs, sesame seeds, and salt.
Rugelach
Rugelach is a type of cookie with a filling of any kind of fruit jam, chocolate, or nuts, creating a novel and appealing taste for the eater.
Bourekas
These sandwiches, filled with cheese, potatoes, spinach, mushrooms, or meat, are sold everywhere on the streets of Israel.
Krembo
Krembo means "cream filling inside," and variations of this chocolate-covered cookie will leave visitors craving more with every bite.
Sabra
Native Israelis consider this fruit to be their signature fruit, with its hard, spiny outer shell and soft, sweet interior.
Halva
Made from tehina and sugar, halva is a type of candy widely sold on the streets of Israel in various flavors such as vanilla, coffee, or Bamba peanut.
Israeli Wine
Every year, Israel produces 36 million bottles of wine, and many of its wineries are also on the list of free tourist attractions for visitors to Israel.
Sufganiyot
Sufganiyot is a cream-filled doughnut that is very popular during Hanukkah, a holiday celebrated by Israelis and Jewish communities worldwide.
Hamantaschen
This is also a pastry that appears in the Jewish festival of Purim. Hamantaschen are triangular-shaped sweets filled with various fillings such as fruit, caramel, or cheese…
Candy
From chocolate bars topped with sprinkles to sour gummy candies, most markets in Israel are a paradise for sweet tooths. Just grab a bag and choose your favorites.
Bamba
This is also a signature type of peanut that tourists can hardly miss when visiting Israel.
Pomegranate seeds
Although not a strange fruit to many, the ancient pomegranate variety from Judea, Israel, will captivate you with its red, sweet seeds and incredibly juicy flesh. Tourists can find this fruit at any street vendor's cart throughout the city.
Selina Nguyen (According to BI)
