Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Bakery
Israeli, Kosher
Opened by the two sisters and one brother of the Zakaim family in 2013 and under new management since 2017. Offers kosher food made from local and seasonal products. The restaurant, built and designed almost entirely by the brothers themselves, is an ecological space where all of the materials, dishes and furniture are secondhand. Try the hand-torn potato chips with house-made ketchup. Reported closed, May 2020.
63 Reviews
First Review by Gony
Lauraoctober
Points +51
Good atmosphere and great food - Edit
It was a nice experience with friendly staff. We ordered some cauliflower nuggets that were absolutely delicious as starter, and the main dishes were great too! Highly recommend. The food also had a homely feel to it.
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BigSixBass
Points +521
Big plates of fresh home cooked food - Edit
Essential visit in Tel Aviv. Friendly vibe, big servings of fresh and inventive vegan cuisine!
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nataliabrcoelho
Points +81
Surprisingly delicious - Edit
When I first saw the place I doubted the food would be so good. What I surprise!!! The food is so delicious!
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Greenberg
Points +92
Great Dishes - Edit
Fresh and delicious cuisine with good atmosphere.
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Julie_Starling
Points +75
Great food, excellent service - Edit
Food was so good. Our server was brilliant too. Nice vibe. We had 2 starters and a main between 2 of us and were soooo full by time we left. Ended up here as green roll was shut and we're glad as I think we'd have overlooked this place otherwise.
Read morePros: Tasty food, nice atmosphere.
Cons: None
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dominik.pietryga
Points +1437
Superb food - Edit
Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was great and flavorful. Be careful when ordering spicy foods it can be really really hot! The homemade bread was delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of dishes
Cons: Expensive
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BineS1980
Points +96
So good ! - Edit
We got so lucky stumbling upon this restaurant by accident. Super nice atmosphere, the main dishes are to die for and the truffes will definitely be ordered again next time Im there !
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JaniceBerneman
Points +234
Good food - Edit
Amazing date truffles
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EliKagan
Points +30
Best Beyond burger - Edit
The atmosphere is Rustic with most furniture and utensils recycled. Good music playing at the right volume.
Read moreThe burger (Beyond meat) is done to perfection. While most places will overcook it 'till it's rubbery and hard, here it's pink, holds together but falls apart in your mouth and very juicy.
The three condiments that come with it are a great pairing - each on its own and mixed together.
All in all - great experience.
Pros: Fully vegan. Great cooks.
Cons: A bit on the expensive side.
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KhidraWeisman
Points +100
Had my birthday here love it that much! - Edit
I’ve had pretty much everything and never been disappointed
Read morePros: Food delicious , Prices good, Great back area
Cons: Lemonade isn’t great
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BrightNomad
Points +512
Great vegan food - Edit
Great vegan food in a very central location in Tel Aviv.
Read moreThe menu features original vegan Middle Eastern fusion cuisine. Friendly service.
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Halo
Points +57
Zakaim - Edit
We were 2 vegans and 4 meat eaters and almost everyone enjoyed the food, especially the beyond meat serving, which was delicious.
Read morePros: Beyond meat serving, Location
Cons: Decoration
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hihoe
Points +164
wonderful vegan restaurant - Edit
You might even forget that this place is vegan, since the menu is wholly focused on the glory of the ingredients rather than simply finding substitutes for meat dishes. Friendly staff and great variety!
Read morePros: friendly , quality , variety
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A.Z.P.
Points +635
Wow!!! Top of the line! - Edit
While unfortunately, I have not been through their entire menu YET, it is really hard to go wrong here.
Read moreThey have healthier offerings and more "Junkier" vegan options as well. But everything they make, i feel it would be hard to make better.
Their beyond burger is excellent and the fries and dips it's served with put it over the top. The "chips" or french fries are like no mere mortal french fries, they are what happens when potatoes go to heaven and the Yellow vegan mayo dip is unreal. (To save if you are ordering as a couple you can order 1 burger and 1 burger with chips and share the chips as the portion is massive).
The Shakshuka is not classic, and it;s very tomatoey, but the lentil patties are delicious and it's very fresh and top quality.
Even the chopped liver which sounds plain comes with excellent bread and melts in your mouth.
Not to be outdone is the chill vibe and atmosphere of the place and of the mini "backyard" outdoor area.
Between the range of uniquely prepared Israeli cuisine and it's phenomenal quality, it is a flagship restaurant which shows why Tel Aviv is referred to as the Vegan Capital of the World.
Pros: Top quality, fresh, and healthy offerings. , Generous portions and Great Atmosphere, Kosher Certified!
Cons: Can be packed. Make reservations 4 Dinner or , you will wait for a table.
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KateEmmett
Points +4030
Delicious food - Edit
Best vegan burger I’ve ever had. The hand-torn potato fries were great, also loved the black lentil pate and Turkish aubergine dish.
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AlonGlez
Points +94
One of the best - Edit
It is definitely one of the best vegan restaurant I ever visited. Big up !
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HeavyMental
Points +228
Tastiest burger - Edit
Best Beyond Burger in town.
Read moreAlso, best potatoes in town.
What's not to like?
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ACCVeg
Points +1352
Authentic local vegan food - Edit
Visited here as part of a vegan food tour and really fell in love with the ambiance and the food. The shakshuka was lovely and the olive bread that accompanied it was among the best bread I’ve ever tasted - light and hearty at the same time. The hand torn fries were delicious. As a new Zero Waste vegan I also very much appreciated that the dishes and cutlery were secondhand and given new life in this cozy space. Highly recommend.
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Bat-Cow
Points +445
A must! - Edit
Nice location with special character. The staff was friendly, nice, and efficient. The restaurant offers a business menu that includes an appetizer, a main dish, and a drink for ₪59/₪69. The food was amazing and came in big portions. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Tel Aviv.
Read moreSpecial mention to the supercute and adorable dog!
Pros: Amazing food, Friendly staff, Big servings
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eee135
Points +860
Delicious fun meal - Edit
I ate at zakaim with a big group of family including several non-vegans and everyone enjoyed the food - especially the meat eaters (as soon as we finished eating, they were already making plans to return). We ordered nearly half of the menu to share among the table and every dish was enjoyable. The oyster mushroom dish (daily special, served on a bread base with a delicious sauce) was absolutely delicious. The 60 minute Mangold boreka (should be ordered as you sit down because it actually takes about an hour to cool) was also a favorite dish. In my opinion, the various sauces/dips (mayonnaise, matbucha, etc.) served with the many of the dishes elevate the food to another level. I enjoyed the buz burger (their name for the Beyond Meat hamburger epsecially due to the sauces served with it, but other people at the table were less impressed.
Read morePros: Great food
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GandJ
Points +40
Different ownership now. - Edit
This restaurant has changed owners. We went for lunch and menu was a very limited set lunch. It was very different from our visit there. The service was very friendly, but food was very basic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-03-18
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Took a long time to get our order taken and even l
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Jem87
Points +300
Definitely worth a visit! - Edit
Went to Zakaim a couple of years ago, they have now changed owners and the restaurant is now Kosher. It took us a while to get served, however to be fair they were pretty busy. We ordered the oyster mushroom skewers and the new Beyond Meat burger with hand torn fries on the side and also a beer and a refreshing watermelon cocktail. Some items on the menu were unavailable. All the food we tried was delicious and the service was good and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be going back!
Read morePros: Tasty and authentic food, Friendly staff
Cons: Service a little slow to start
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Hadaskaya
Points +56
Very good - Edit
Many tasty options, good atmosphere
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GalithKesar
Points +118
Good food - Edit
Service is not so good here but food is great
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anamnesis
Points +50
Great vegan food - Edit
The hand-torn fries were especially delicious.
Read moreOrder conservatively as order sizes were quite generous. Staff was very nice. Seating area was spacious.
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Gony
Points +60
Great lunch - Edit
Had the “business lunch” got lots of different small dishes plus main course and drink. It was all very well prepared and tasty. Very filling. Go for the broiled mushrooms.
Read morePros: Great value for lunch
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maltman23
Points +4966
Incredible vegan food - Edit
I really like this place.
Read moreThe people running Zakaim are so friendly and welcoming.
I was really hungry, and had the Tahini Plate, a mint lemonade, and Aubergines are Friends. The Tahini Plate was really good. And the Aubergines were just amazing!
I like the homey atmosphere. Very comfy.
I'll definitely be going back.
Pros: Great food, friendly, nice environment
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