New Jaffa Eatery Reinvents Street Food With Unique Fish Kebab
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Jaffa's "HaYerusahalmit" eatery is redefining Israeli street food, with its signature fish kebab drawing significant attention. Co-owned by Daniel Eli and Yoni Salomon, the restaurant opened in late 2025 and offers diverse pita fillings. The fish kebab features a unique Asian-Mediterranean sauce and is praised alongside a beef kebab option. The reviewer suggested improvements to the pita's texture and recommended trying half portions of both signature dishes.
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- Jaffa's "HaYerusahalmit" restaurant is gaining acclaim for its innovative fish kebab.
- The eatery, opened in late 2025, is co-owned by Daniel Eli and Yoni Salomon.
- The fish kebab includes a unique Asian-Mediterranean sauce and toasted almonds.
- A beef kebab with tahini and a Japanese spice blend is also a popular offering.
- The reviewer suggested improving the pita's texture and recommended sampling both kebabs.
A new eatery in Jaffa, "HaYerusahalmit," is making waves in Israel's street food scene with its innovative approach, particularly its acclaimed fish kebab.
Opened in late 2025 by partners Daniel Eli, a "Game of Chefs" alum from Haifa, and Yoni Salomon, former owner of "Cafe Niso," the restaurant offers a variety of pita fillings. These range from traditional kebabs and chicken to fish and vegetarian cauliflower steak. While most options are served as half pitas for NIS 24, full pitas for NIS 45, or platters for NIS 50, the fish kebab has become a standout.
The fish kebab features a generous amount of parsley and vegetables, with the fish itself expertly cooked and grilled. Toasted almonds are sprinkled on top, and a unique Asian-Mediterranean sauce of garlic, lemon, olive oil, and ginger provides an umami kick. This is complemented by a thick tzatziki sauce.
Another popular item is the beef kebab, described as beautifully red inside and possibly containing Togarashi, a Japanese spice blend, for a spicy note. It's grilled to perfection with a pleasant texture. Instead of tzatziki, the beef kebab pita is served with tahini.
The reviewer noted that the pita itself could benefit from steaming or a quick heating to make it more elastic and better able to hold the fillings. He also suggested ordering half portions of both the beef and fish kebabs to sample the establishment's two best-sellers.
"HaYerusahalmit" is located at Olei Zion 15, Jaffa, near the Flea Market.