Tel Aviv Skewer Restaurant 'Siach' Reopens with Elevated Local Cuisine
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Siach, a Galil-inspired skewer restaurant in Tel Aviv, has reopened in a permanent location after a successful pop-up. The new establishment offers an elevated menu reflecting contemporary Israeli culinary trends like foraging and fermentation. Signature dishes include "Chicken Tush Skewers" and a vegetarian appetizer trio honoring grandmothers. The restaurant also features house-made cocktails and a wine list focused on Israeli vintages.
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- Siach, a Galil-inspired skewer restaurant in Tel Aviv, has reopened in a permanent location.
- The restaurant's menu features contemporary Israeli culinary trends like foraging and fermentation.
- Signature dishes include "Chicken Tush Skewers" and a vegetarian appetizer trio.
- The beverage program includes house-made cocktails with foraged ingredients.
- The wine list primarily features Israeli wines.
Siach, a Galil-inspired skewer restaurant in Tel Aviv's Florentin neighborhood, has reopened in a permanent location after a successful pop-up run. Initially launched in November 2025 by the culinary group "Barula," comprising chefs Ali Peretz, Nir Barak, and Ido Ben Chafar, along with restaurant manager Ilai Peretz, the venture was intended as a month-long experiment. However, its popularity led to a permanent establishment.
The new Siach offers a more mature and refined menu, moving beyond its simple skewer origins to become a local food bar that reflects contemporary Israeli culinary trends. These include foraging, fermentation, direct relationships with farmers, zero waste principles, and a deep connection to tradition and local culture. The restaurant emphasizes originality and storytelling through its dishes, with a lively and intelligent atmosphere.
The four founders, who grew up in various parts of Israel, were connected through their shared passion for cuisine. Ali Peretz, a chef, met Ido Ben Chafar while working at Port Said, and previously worked with Nir Barak at ski resorts abroad. Ilai Peretz is Ali's cousin. They established "Barula," a catering service, in 2024 before launching Siach.
Signature dishes include "Chicken Tush Skewers," a unique offering made from the flavorful, often discarded, part of the chicken, marinated in pineapple vinegar and geranium. Another highlight is the "Instagrammable" vegetarian appetizer trio, a tribute to the founders' grandmothers, featuring a ricotta and harissa tartlet, stuffed grape leaves with farro, and an Italian-Levantine take on kibbeh. The dessert is a grilled Spanish melon skewer with a fermented fig glaze.
Siach's beverage program features seven light cocktails made in-house, incorporating foraged ingredients. The wine list focuses on Israeli wines, with plans to expand to include more from smaller Israeli producers. The service is described as young, knowledgeable, and informal, maintaining the restaurant's original lightheartedness and hospitality.
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