Asia eats well in Israel — far better than most newcomers expect. Tel Aviv alone has hundreds of Japanese kitchens; Thai food has been a fixture for decades; and the last few years have brought a wave of dedicated Korean, Vietnamese and regional Chinese openings, plus a steady spread of restaurants well beyond the big cities. This is our master guide to all of it: a starting point that routes you to a focused, regularly-updated guide for each cuisine.
Every restaurant we name links through to its entry in our business directory, where you’ll find the address, hours, contact details and — for the places we’ve covered in depth — a full write-up. Use the cuisine guides below to find the kitchen you’re after, then the directory to actually get there.
Korean#
The Korean scene is small but growing fast on the back of K-culture: a handful of genuinely authentic kitchens in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem and Kfar Saba, plus dessert cafés and cooking workshops. Start with our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Israel.
Japanese#
Japan has left the deepest mark of any Asian cuisine on Israeli dining — sushi counters, ramen bars, izakayas, omakase rooms and onigiri windows, spread from Jaffa to Pardes Hanna. Our guide to the best Japanese restaurants in Israel curates the field by genre; for ramen specifically, see our dedicated ramen ranking.
Thai#
One of the most established Asian cuisines in Israel, with a large Thai community behind it and restaurants in every region — from Carmel Market stalls to Eilat dining rooms. See the best Thai restaurants in Israel.
Vietnamese#
Small but on the rise, concentrated in Tel Aviv: pho, bún chả and a banh mi mini-wave. Our guide to the best Vietnamese restaurants in Israel covers the whole scene.
Chinese#
From old-school neighbourhood spots to a newer wave of dim sum, Sichuan and dumpling kitchens — with Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cooking given fair weight. Read the best Chinese restaurants in Israel.
Indian#
Long-established and popular far beyond the Indian community, with strong vegetarian options and kitchens from Beer Sheva to the Galilee. See the best Indian restaurants in Israel.
Filipino#
Israel has a large Filipino community but very few Filipino restaurants — so this is a practical guide to where the community actually finds home: sari-sari and grocery shops, remittance services and community organisations. See Filipino food, shops and community in Israel.
Asian supermarkets#
Cooking Asian food at home in Israel means knowing where to find the ingredients. Our city-by-city guide to Asian supermarkets and grocery stores maps the shops from Tel Aviv to Beer Sheva.
This guide is updated as the scene changes — new openings, closures and our own deeper reviews. Know a place we’ve missed? Tell us, and browse the full Asian business directory for everything beyond restaurants.
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