Tel Aviv has the most developed Asian food scene in Israel — and one of the most varied in the Middle East. Japanese omakase counters, Thai street-food kitchens, Korean izakayas, Sichuanese dumpling bars, Indian thali joints, and Vietnamese bánh mì shops sit within a few kilometres of each other across the city’s neighbourhoods: Florentin, Carmel Market, Neve Tzedek, the old train station area, and along Dizengoff and Ibn Gabirol.
This guide covers the standout options across every Asian cuisine active in Tel Aviv. Individual cuisine deep-dives are linked in each section — use this page as your starting point.
For the full searchable list, see our Asian businesses directory.
Japanese#
Tel Aviv is home to Israel’s densest concentration of Japanese restaurants — from minimalist omakase rooms in Jaffa to ramen bars and sake pubs scattered across Florentin and the city centre. See the full Japanese Restaurants in Israel guide and the dedicated Best Sushi in Tel Aviv guide.
Terasu — Jaffa The most-discussed omakase counter in Israel. Book weeks ahead for this modern fine-dining room on Yefet Street in Jaffa’s old city. 📍 Yefet 20, Jaffa | @terasutlv | 055-989-9366
UMAI Izakaya — Jaffa 22-seat room run by chef Alex Abramov, six years trained in Japan. Kaiseki-influenced tasting menus and a more casual izakaya mode alongside. 📍 Abed El Rauf El Bitar 8, Jaffa | umai-tlv.com | @umai.modern.japanese | 052-597-7897
Kimuraya — Tel Aviv First Israeli branch of a nearly 200-location Japanese chain. Yakitori, sashimi, kushiage, and a proper sake list on Maze Street. 📍 Maze 3, Tel Aviv | kimurayaisrael.com | @kimuraya.j_israel | 055-299-6579
ASA Izakaya — Tel Aviv Charcoal-grill izakaya focused on robata cooking. Also runs sushi, gyoza, ramen, and udon, near Habima Square. 📍 Ahad Ha’Am 54, Tel Aviv | @asa__izakaya | 03-375-2977
Akiko — North Tel Aviv Sushi bar in the north of the city, a reliable neighbourhood option. 📍 Aba Ahimeir 17, Tel Aviv | akiko.co.il | @akiko_sushi_bar | 03-641-7641
Pan-Asian & Fusion#
These are the multi-cuisine spots that deliberately blend influences — the places where Japanese technique meets Thai flavour, or where a menu spans sushi alongside Korean small plates.
Fifi’s Asian Food — Levinsky Market A gem tucked inside the Levinsky spice market. Iconic seafood ramen, rotating Asian small plates, and cocktails. One of Tel Aviv’s most talked-about neighbourhood finds. 📍 Zvulun 5, Tel Aviv | @fifisasianfood
A Restaurant — Sarona Chef Yuval Ben-Neriah’s flagship at the Azrieli Sarona Tower. Japanese technique with bold Thai influences — a sophisticated choice in the business district. 📍 Azrieli Sarona Tower, Begin 121, Tel Aviv
Shi-Shi — Ibn Gabirol Asian-inspired wraps and bowls on Ibn Gabirol, from the team behind Manta Ray. Fast-casual but done with the same care you’d expect from that group. 📍 Ibn Gabirol 33, Tel Aviv
OSU — City Centre Japanese-inspired smash burgers made from locally dry-aged Holstein beef. A focused, single-concept spot. 📍 Hillel HaZaken 18, Tel Aviv
Go Asian Canteen (Kosher) — Multiple TLV Branches The most accessible kosher pan-Asian chain in the city, with branches near the Bursa, Yehuda Halevi, Yitzhak Sadeh, and Azrieli. Reliable for office lunches and family dinners where certification matters.
Korean#
Tel Aviv’s Korean scene is smaller than its Japanese one, but growing quickly on the back of K-culture interest. See the full Korean Restaurants in Israel guide.
Kimchi’s TLV — Lilienblum The standout Korean option in Tel Aviv. Authentic Korean flavours on Lilienblum Street, with a strong selection of vegan-adaptable dishes. 📍 Lilienblum 21, Tel Aviv | kimchi-tlv.com | @kimchistlv
Thai#
Thai is one of the most established Asian cuisines in Tel Aviv, with several long-running neighbourhood institutions and a few notable newer additions. See the full Thai Restaurants in Israel guide.
Thai at Har Sinai — City Centre A Tel Aviv institution. A shaded outdoor courtyard at the foot of the Great Synagogue on Har Sinai Street — been here over a decade, and still reliable for casual Thai. 📍 Har Sinai 1, Tel Aviv | thaisinai.com | @thai_harsinai | 03-5666975
Eisan — Carmel Market Authentic Isaan cuisine (northeastern Thailand) inside the Carmel Market. Known for the pad ped at 16 chilli heat — one of the most genuinely spicy bowls in the city. 📍 Rabbi Akiva 22, Carmel Market, Tel Aviv | eisan.co.il | @eisantlv
El Mano Asian — Tel Aviv A hidden Thai gem with a wide-ranging menu of authentic dishes. 📍 Yesud HaMa’ala 46, Tel Aviv | @elmanoasian
Nam Thai — Dizengoff A spacious Thai restaurant on upper Dizengoff. Broad menu from spicy salads to curries, rice, noodles, and soups. 📍 Dizengoff 275, Tel Aviv
Chinese#
Tel Aviv’s Chinese scene is modest in size but has a few authentic spots worth knowing, particularly for Sichuanese and dim sum. See the full Chinese Restaurants in Israel guide.
Málà Sichuan & Dumplings — Neve Tzedek Authentic Sichuanese cooking in Neve Tzedek: dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, hand-made dumplings. The most interesting Chinese kitchen in Tel Aviv. 📍 Lilienblum 21, Tel Aviv | @mala_sichuan_tlv | 050-286-6049
Hong Bao — Sarona Market Hand-made dim sum stall in Sarona Market, run by a former Chinese tour guide turned chef. 📍 Sarona Market, Aluf Kalman Magen 3, Tel Aviv | 050-494-8889
San Mei — Carmel Market Gyoza and Chinese dumplings made by hand, in the Carmel Market. 📍 Yom Tov 17, Carmel Market, Tel Aviv
Indian#
Tel Aviv has a small but genuine Indian community restaurant scene, concentrated in Florentin. See the full Indian Restaurants in Israel guide.
Cafe Bollywood — Florentin Mumbai street food run by Pooja and Maskin Moses, olim from Mumbai. Pani puri, dosas, thali, and more — a vegetarian dhaba with the real thing. 📍 Maon 5a, Florentin, Tel Aviv | @cafebollywood.tlv | 054-514-1114
Kalu Baba Thali — Florentin Rajasthani vegetarian thali in Florentin. A quiet, generous meal for the price. 📍 Florentin, Tel Aviv | @kalubabathali
Vietnamese#
A small but growing Vietnamese presence — mostly centred on bánh mì sandwiches and pho. See the full Vietnamese Restaurants in Israel guide.
Banh Mi 13 — Levinsky Market Vietnamese bánh mì and soups in the Levinsky market area. 📍 Nahalat Binyamin 107, Levinsky Market
Banh Mi Nong — Tel Aviv Quality bánh mì sandwiches near Mikve Israel Street. 📍 Mikve Israel 1, Tel Aviv
Cà Phê Hanoi — Tel Aviv (Kosher) Vietnamese pho, bao buns, and spring rolls — reportedly the only kosher Vietnamese restaurant in Israel.
Quick Reference#
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Area | Kosher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terasu | Japanese / Omakase | Jaffa | No |
| UMAI Izakaya | Japanese | Jaffa | No |
| Kimuraya | Japanese Izakaya | City Centre | No |
| ASA Izakaya | Japanese | Near Habima | No |
| Akiko | Japanese Sushi | North TLV | No |
| Fifi’s Asian Food | Pan-Asian | Levinsky | No |
| A Restaurant | Pan-Asian Fusion | Sarona | No |
| Shi-Shi | Pan-Asian | Ibn Gabirol | No |
| Go Asian Canteen | Pan-Asian | Multiple | Yes |
| Kimchi’s TLV | Korean | Lilienblum | No |
| Thai at Har Sinai | Thai | City Centre | No |
| Eisan | Thai (Isaan) | Carmel Market | No |
| Nam Thai | Thai | Dizengoff | No |
| Málà Sichuan | Chinese | Neve Tzedek | No |
| Hong Bao | Chinese Dim Sum | Sarona Market | No |
| San Mei | Chinese Dumplings | Carmel Market | No |
| Cafe Bollywood | Indian | Florentin | No |
| Kalu Baba Thali | Indian | Florentin | No |
| Banh Mi 13 | Vietnamese | Levinsky | No |
| Cà Phê Hanoi | Vietnamese | TLV | Yes |
All Asian Restaurants in Israel#
This guide focuses on Tel Aviv. For the country-wide picture by cuisine:
- Japanese Restaurants in Israel
- Best Sushi in Tel Aviv
- Korean Restaurants in Israel
- Thai Restaurants in Israel
- Chinese Restaurants in Israel
- Indian Restaurants in Israel
- Vietnamese Restaurants in Israel
Or browse the full Asian businesses directory — searchable by city, cuisine, and kashrut status.
