02/10/2024
Try good flavors before taking off
A culinary experience in the Ben Gurion Airport area - with good taste
In recent years, many of us have been coming more and more to the region of Benin. The frequency of private flights has increased dramatically, and we find ourselves repeatedly arriving at our almost-only airport, at least in the foreseeable future. Whether you are coming to Benin to fly yourself , to jump a family member or partner on a flight or to pick up a friend who is landing, the thought of food has probably crossed your mind more than once. There are those who want a good Israeli meal before flying on a big trip, there are those who are interested in a quick business meeting, and others simply want to impress.
No matter what your reason is, we have compiled a number of fine restaurants and eateries for you, ones that everyone will be happy to visit. Some are corrupt, some are gentle. Some are five minutes away from the field, and the others are as far as half an hour's drive. What all the restaurants have in common - they are high-quality, they are tasty, and they are in the region of Nabvi. However, it is important to note that in order to get from them to Airport in a reasonable time and vice versa, it is important to have a car. It can be your car, or you can use car rental services in Israel, but either way it is probably not recommended for you to rely on public transportation in this specific matter.
Credit: Rony Pomeranz, from the pikiwiki website
Pastel in Airport City
Pastela Bar in Airport City is exactly what you need to close a corner before or after a flight. More than that, it will suit you very well even if you are hosting a group or are on the eve of a family trip, and even if you want to have a picnic in the ben Gurion area. Pastela is a high-quality dairy bar, and also a caterer. This combination allows you to come and eat their excellent dishes at the bar itself in Airport City, barely a five-minute drive from Tel Aviv, or pre-order hosting trays for a specific place where you want to meet. The high standard of Pastela, the convenient prices, and also the proximity to Israel, make it a very good option. Whether you are alone before a flight or in a large group, whether you are organizing a conference or just looking for somewhere to eat, Pastela has good solutions for you.
Mountains in Kiryat grapes
Harim's cafe and patisserie is a brand, one that over time is accumulating a quiet community of die-hard fans. Its location is quite modest - in one of the old stone houses of Kibbutz Kiryat Inavim, near Jerusalem, about half an hour's drive from Tabriz. At the entrance to the Kibbutz there are several high-quality restaurants, and Harim is in the first row. The food in the place is of the finest quality, the pastries are all handmade and have already been bought for them There in the whole area. It is a more relaxed place, one that you can go to in the morning and early afternoon, and enjoy a good and pampering meal with friends and family. It can also be a very interesting experience for business partners from abroad, if you want to impress them both with quality and in location.
Fitmaster in Petah Tikva
Pitmaster is a chain of restaurants for carnivores only, but for real carnivores. This is not the place to go if you are looking to save, or if you just come to grab a bite and go. More in the direction of bringing here business partners you want to impress, or good friends before a flight. The catch - they are only open in the evening, and you must book in advance. At Pitmaster there is a fixed price for each diner, the menu changes every day, and the sure thing is that you will not leave here hungry. Furthermore, as part of the meal (sitting around an elongated wooden knight's table) you will get a show from the pitmaster on duty, a man whose passions for meat and hospitality brought him to work in the chain. Don't worry, there aren't many. We should note that they do have solutions for vegans and vegetarians, but the atmosphere is completely meat-based.
Kiso Kiryat Ono
At a twenty-minute drive from Tel Aviv, in Kiryat Ono, is one of the best Asian restaurants in the area. Kiso specializes in dishes from several Asian cuisines, and emphasizes the quality as well as the appearance and design of the food. This is an excellent place for a family gathering before or after a flight, for going out With friends in the airport area, and even for a couple's date for those who don't want to be satisfied with the restaurants at the airport. If you arrive in the evening (or just if you want to pamper yourself) you can also use the cocktail bar of the place, which is surprisingly good.
Cafe Lyon in Or Yehuda
If you are interested in a fine coffee shop but don't want to go as far as Kiryat Inavim, you are welcome to visit Cafe Lyon in Or Yehuda. The original (and still active) branch came from Ashdod, and the restaurant is inspired by the cuisine of the city of Lyon, the capital of French cuisine. This is a place of fine food, good company, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone coming to the airport area and interested in a light and not particularly demanding meal.
