New Florentin Doner Spot Revives Authentic Turkish Street Food Tradition

Following the success of the iconic "Motpak" near Tel Aviv's central bus station, Olgun Jan, son of the original founders, has launched a new Turkish street food venue called "Nibo" in the Florentin neighborhood. Unlike many fast-food chains that experiment with unconventional sauces, Nibo focuses on authentic Turkish doner and classic kebab, emphasizing tradition and quality.

The doner at Nibo is crafted daily from a precise blend of 80% veal and 20% lamb, slow-roasted to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior while keeping the meat tender and juicy inside. This approach honors the Istanbul street food culture, where the meat quality is paramount rather than heavy seasoning. Prices range from 55 shekels for a pita serving to 85 shekels for a plate.

The highlight of the menu is the Iskender dish, a culinary ritual featuring a base of bread cubes soaked in thick tomato sauce, topped with thin slices of hot doner, homemade yogurt, and finished tableside with hot melted butter. Accompanied by grilled tomato and pepper, the Iskender is available in a kosher version but the review sampled the original for 85 shekels. The dish is rich and filling, offering a distinct experience from typical Israeli shawarma.

Nibo is positioned not just as another shawarma stand but as a place where Turkish street food is prepared with care and deep respect for tradition. The venue is located at 2 Haim Vital Street in Tel Aviv. The review was published by Liran Shabtai on July 16, 2026, with an update on July 17, 2026.