Moroccan meets the Middle East at Mashya, a bar-raising restaurant on the ground floor of the Mendeli Street Hotel. Young chef Yossi Shitrit is keen on spices (evinced by the now legendary bread mixed with 18 different varieties) and a bit of modern theatre (said bread is served ‘impaled’ on a tree branch) inside the sleek white dining room. The menu’s more inventive, lightly molecular dishes best demonstrate Shitrit’s brilliance, highlighted in creations such as shrimp, raw spinach and mushrooms underneath a corn foam and raw tuna topped with molecular aubergine cream and labneh ‘flakes’.

Opened by Chef Yossi Shitrit to rave review, Mashya is Tel Aviv fine dining at its most regional, offering traditional Maghreb cuisine in a variety of high-end styles. With a menu based on fresh local fish, Mashya takes staples of the local Arabic Galilean kitchen up a notch by bringing them into the 21st century. Dishes like Mashya’s amberjack tartare or its kubenia offer a new twist to the Moroccan classics, but as their starter frena bread shows—sometimes just doing the basics is more than enough.

The establishment of chef Yossi Shitrit as a superstar, alongside his personal charm has catapulted Mashya's popularity - coming from the Barakeh House group, which also operates the Kitchen Market, Onza and the new Magreb complex in Tel Aviv. Within the boundaries of the local-only kitchen into which he grew into, Shitrit incorporated molecular elements with a personal interpretation that created complex and surprising dishes.

Located at the Mendeli Hotel, this classy, modern restaurant offers a feast fit for a king, the type of king whose morning foodie dreams are made of creamy brie, fresh baked focaccia, homemade labaneh (a strained yogurt cheese), roasted peppers, goat’s milk yogurt in mason jars with toasted granola and the finest of everything on offer. For NIS 86 you can dive into a luxurious buffet with fresh juice and a hot drink, as well as an egg dish of your choice. Try a dish like the white shakshuka, created with a creamy yogurt sauce featuring eggplant, spinach, sumac and almonds.

Mashya – Chef Yossi Shitrit’s interpretation of his Moroccan mother’s cuisine and the street food he grew up with. Some menu highlights include Jerusalem Mix of chicken & lamb offals, amba jello, pickled eggplants & tahini, cauliflower mafroom (meat filled vegetable fried and cooked in tomato sauce, usually made with potato or eggplant) and an excellent version of the classic Arab kubenia of raw meat with bulgur, to which Shitrit adds peanuts and crème fraîche. The restaurant is not cheap, but their fixed price lunch menu offers the same dishes and atmosphere for less.

Housed in the Mendeli Street Hotel, Mashya is one of the four Baraka House locations which offer gourmet cuisine and nightlife. Architecturally sleek with great views into the kitchen, Mashya exudes the smell and flavour of its namesake mace ( mashya in Hebrew) and the many other spices which imbue the dishes. Don’t waste time choosing which starters, just go straight for a beautifully presented selection which includes the divine Brioche, Cheddar and local Black Caviar.

(1) Mashya - Fridays and Saturdays are a best time to hit up this well-stocked buffet as it is open until 3 pm. It is surprisingly rare in Tel Aviv to find this late of a brunch offering. You order an eggs dish from the regular menu and the chef's prepared buffet (high quality fresh salads, cheese, fish, granola, fresh baked pastries... not what you think of normally for a buffet) is included in the price.

Located In the lobby of the boutique Mendeli Hotel, Mashya offers modern interpretation of local cuisine and serves Moroccan and mediterranean dishes with a fine, modern touch. The kitchen is headed by Yossi Shitrit, which is also the chef of two other great restaurants in town – Onza and Kitchen Market. Mashya prides itself on using local ingredients, produce and spices with advanced cooking techniques.

Tel Aviv is more party than pious, but if there was a city-wide religion, it would be weekend brunch. Mashya , located in the hip Mendeli Street Hotel, is one of the best places to experience this ritual. Its contemporary twist on the Israeli breakfast draws from Moroccan and Tunisian influences, and serves some of the city’s best harissa (red chilli paste).

Located in the lobby of the boutique Mendeli Street hotel, customers come to Mashya over and over again to enjoy delicious contemporary food with the perfect Moroccan touch. The Mashya experience is pleasing not only to your taste buds but to your eyes as well; the restaurant is both beautifully lit and dramatically decorated with luscious live greenery.

Some hotel restaurants, such as those at the Ritz-Carlton Herzliya (Herbert Samuel), Tel Aviv Hilton (Chloelys), Carlton (Blue Sky and Lumina), Prima City (Mapu), Alma (Alma Lounge)and Mendeli Street (Mashya), have been developed by and usually are operated by external chefs of local renown. The Hilton also features a lobby sushi restaurant (Yakimono).

Mashya is a restaurant with a focus on design, whose bright, clean look is trimmed with the rough and rugged textures of locally-sourced natural materials, helping it blend with the spirit of the nearby outdoor market. The restaurant is located at Mendele Mokher Sfarim St 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. They open daily from 8 am to 11:30 pm.

As we said before, most of the Israeli chefs are using the old recipes and adding small touches to reach perfection. The chef of this restaurant, Yossi Shitrit wants to share his knowledge of Moroccan cuisine and add it to the Israeli kitchen. All kinds of grilled chicken, lamb meat delights can be found at Mashya.

Mashya is a contemporary restaurant within the Mendeli Street Hotel that is open to both guests and the public. Chef Yossi Shitrit creates modern cuisine influenced by the flavors of Morocco. The outstanding quality of the food means that it is one of Tel Aviv’s most celebrated restaurants.

📍 Mendele Mokher Sfarim St 5 🕒 Friday & Saturday (10 AM – 1PM & 5-11:30 PM). This modern and sleek restaurant presents a fresh perspective on traditional Moroccan cuisine. The interior is chic and minimalist, and the kitchen’s meticulous approach to presentation is reflected in each dish.

Mashya is a special place in the heart of Tel-Aviv, at Mendeli Mokher Sfarim street. It mixes old and new styles, creating a cozy and stylish spot. Picture fancy lights, soft velvet chairs, rich woods, and brick walls - ideal for any event, from a romantic date to a fun night with friends.

Mashya belongs to a renowned chef called Yossi Shitrit which has a long repertoire in the restaurant business (and a few more successful restaurants in the city). In this this restaurant the chef created a Moroccan restaurant in a fine dining atmosphere look and feel, quite an experience.

Chef Yoshih Shihtrit of Mashya serves Moroccan influenced Israeli cuisine in a modern way. Daniel and TV Host Ruthie Russo join Phil for a tasting menu. They try a shakshouka mini pizza with micro coriander, then cauliflower stuffed lamb kebab, and sashimi tuna salad with wheat salad.

When Israelis who are knowledgeable about Tel Aviv restaurants hear that we going to Mashya, they nod approvingly. My decision to dine here doesn’t come lightly. The restaurant is featured on the Tel Aviv episode of “Somebody Feed Phil” which initially puts it on my radar.

Mashia's brunch is served every weekend between 8:00-12:30 and provides a perfect deal thanks to the buffet full of cheeses from boutique dairies, a selection of salads and pastries. In addition, the meal serves original main dishes that you will not find anywhere

Location: Mendeli Street | Chef: Yossi Shitrit | Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean. Description: Ranked among the best restaurants in Tel Aviv, Mashya mixes Mediterranean flavors with Moroccan inspiration. Elegant interiors and beautifully plated dishes.

Mashya elevates the Mediterranean breakfast with creative plating and gourmet flavors. Known for its chef-driven dishes and beautifully designed interior, Mashya combines locally-sourced ingredients with Middle Eastern spices, herbs, and oils.

Tucked away in the Mendeli Street Hotel, Mashya is a testament to Israel’s innovative cuisine. The restaurant offers a modern interpretation of traditional Moroccan and Israeli flavors, delighting diners with its culinary surprises.

Mendeli Street Hotel – boutique-y and the rooms are on the small side but super comfortable and they have possibly the best breakfast in Tel Aviv courtesy of Mashya (see restaurants below)

Mashya – Situated inside the Mendeli St. Hotel, the restaurant offers a creative take on modern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with traditional and local influences.