Vegan in Tel Aviv
One of the highest vegan densities per head in the world. Most restaurants mark vegan dishes, many are fully plant-based, and the default mezze table needs no substitution at all.
Plant-based friendliness
96
Dishes that are already plant-based
Hummus plate
Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, pita.
Sabich without egg
Aubergine, tahini, amba, pickles.
Malabi
Rose-water pudding — usually made with coconut or starch.
Market staples
ChickpeasTahiniAuberginePitaOlive oil
Phrases to use
- Ani tivoni
- I am vegan.
- Yesh tzimchoni maleh?
- Do you have a fully plant-based option?
Watch out for
- Honey in tahini desserts
- Butter in some bakery items
Questions people ask
Do Tel Aviv menus mark vegan items?
Yes, marking vegan dishes is close to universal in the city.