Creamy chickpea purée blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, often served warm with olive oil.
5 top-rated spots found
Abu Hassan is the undisputed spiritual home of hummus in Israel. The experience is defined by 'balagan'—a beautiful chaos where you share communal tables with strangers and eat legendary, warm masabacha that is light, fluffy, and life-changing.
📍 Ha-Dolfin St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo · View on Maps
Located in the charming cobblestone alleys of the Yemenite Quarter, this family-run spot has evolved since 1937 from a traditional shop into a laboratory for hummus innovation without losing its soul.
📍 Yishkon St 29, Tel Aviv-Yafo · View on Maps
This is the beating heart of the Levinsky Market's culinary revival. It offers a younger, more relaxed vibe than the Jaffa classics, characterized by incredible hospitality and a vibrant market energy.
📍 Levinski St 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo · View on Maps
A no-frills institution since 1975, Ashkara is where local celebrities and night owls go for a thick, heavy, and deeply satisfying bowl that hasn't changed in nearly 50 years.
📍 Yermiyahu St 45, Tel Aviv-Yafo · View on Maps
Mashawsha brings the specific northern Galilean style of hummus to the city center. It's a sunny, welcoming cafe that focuses on the 'Mashawsha' dish—a warm, chunky, tahini-heavy variation that is lighter on the stomach.
📍 Pinsker St 40, Tel Aviv-Yafo · View on Maps