Kohi TLV
Japanese-inspired specialty coffee shop on Ben Yehuda by Uzbek-born barista Sarbar Golomov — matcha from Japan, global single-origin beans, fluffy pancakes, tamago sandwiches
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- Ben Yehuda 155, Tel Aviv
Kohi TLV is a Japanese-inspired specialty coffee shop on Ben Yehuda 155 in Tel Aviv’s old north. Opened by Sarbar Golomov, an Uzbekistan-born barista and certified coffee taster who previously managed the leading coffee company in Tashkent, the cafe channels his lifelong passion for Japanese culture and specialty coffee into a minimalist, beautifully designed space with a stone bar counter and fresh flowers on every table.
The menu leans into Japanese flavors with tamago egg sandwiches in soft brioche (36 NIS), fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes with yuzu and matcha or maple and blueberries (42 NIS), and French toast with yogurt and seasonal fruit. Golomov sources specialty beans from small roasters around the world — Japan, the Netherlands, the US, UK, Italy, and Israel — alongside fresh matcha imported directly from Japan. Espresso starts at 13 NIS, flat white at 17, cappuccino at 18.
The space draws a steady crowd of remote workers and coffee enthusiasts. Expect a 15-20 minute wait for a table during peak hours, and up to 50 minutes for food when it’s busy. Open every day 7:30-18:00.
Address: Ben Yehuda 155, Tel Aviv