Falafel is Israels national dish, and if youre a fan of these famous chickpea fritters then youll not go hungry. When it comes to street food falafel, theyre usually stuffed into pitta bread with plenty of hummus, tahini sauce, pickles and salad, with fresh tomatoes and fried aubergine adding even more flavour.

What are the most popular foods in Israel?

Israels Best FoodsIsraels food culture. In Israel, there is nothing more important than family life. Hummus. Hummus has been around for centuries, and the hummus trend doesnt seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Falafel. Shawarma.Shakshuka. knafeh. COUSCOUS. Burekas.

Is it legal to eat pork in Israel?

Both Judaism and Islam have prohibited eating pork and its products for thousands of years. Israel has legislated two related laws: the Pork Law in 1962, that bans the rearing and slaughter of pigs across the country, and the Meat Law of 1994, prohibiting all imports of nonkosher meats into Israel.

Does Israel drink alcohol?

Alcohol is forbidden and considered abhorrent by traditional followers of Islam and so is generally not available in Arabic communities inside Israel or in Jordan or the West Bank except at hotels for tourists.

What not to eat in Israel?

One of the rules says meat and dairy can never be consumed together, so there are different restaurants for meat and dairy foods, and kosher burger joints will never serve any topping containing cheese or bacon.