"Tel Aviv has a thriving vegan scene, and it’s fairly easy to find plant-based food on just about every menu. Bana stands out for its comforting dishes, like the Sloppy Beet, made of red mullet beans and burnt beets, and the roasted eggplant in a yellow pea stew with tahini and roasted pine nuts. The vibe is hip and “Tel Avivi,” and an immense lunch selection features heaps of salads, legumes, vegetables, and house-made spelt rolls. The real stars are the sauces, which seem too velvety to be made without dairy. [$$]" - Keren Brown
Photo by Amit Geron