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Saluf & Sons, Tel Aviv


Two things happened to me in Israel; I became a huge fan of Yemenite and Bukharan cuisines, and I discovered that a few mint leaves in my tea create a spectacular drink.  Mind you, the mint tea has been a very popular drink in Israel for ages, I just never thought that I would enjoy it.

After enjoying the delicious chicken soup at Shimon - the King of Soups near the Carmel Market, I became fixated on tasting a wider variety of dishes prepared in the Yemenite Jewish tradition.  I didn't have to look very far since Saluf and Sons, a hugely popular Yemenite restaurant in Tel Aviv, was right in our neighborhood.  This restaurant had a very hip vibe with loud music, trendy décor, and a nicely put together menu, a big difference from the Yemenite Quarter restaurants which were much more modest and homey.




The menu at Saluf & Sons covers all the basics of Yemenite cuisine with a few modern touches.


We started off with this delicious kubaneh - traditional Yemenite bread.  The dough for kubaneh is rolled into small cylinders and placed in a pot, which is to be tightly covered.  Traditionally, the bread is baked overnight in the residual heat of the hearth on a Friday night, and is ready to be enjoyed with  a Shabbat breakfast on a Saturday morning.


This pull-apart kubaneh was heavenly soft, buttery, light, and outstandingly delicious.  Just look at that golden butter in the middle of the loaf!


My weakness, while in Israel, is hummus with mushrooms and caramelized onions, and this beauty at Saluf & sons, did not disappoint.


As a major fan of the beet, I have to say that tahini worked really well as a dressing.


The traditional Yemenite chicken soup came loaded to the brim with root vegetables, chicken, and savory broth.


Saluf, a traditional Yemenite flatbread accompanied the chicken soup.


The flavorful stew with meat and couscous was just perfect.  The meat was tender, but not overcooked, and well seasoned but not very spicy.








Saluf and Sons
80 Nahalt Binyamin
Open for lunch and dinner

Joanna


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