About this spot
Babai is one of the best spots in Jaffa, Tel Aviv. Israeli food borrows from everywhere — Middle Eastern, North African, European — and somehow makes it all its own.
💡 Tips before you go
- Hummus is served warm and scooped with pita — never cold from a tub
- Friday afternoon everything closes for Shabbat — eat early or plan ahead
- Iced coffee (cafe kar) is an obsession — every café has its version
- The shuk (market) has the best street food — Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem
Common Questions
Where is Babai?
It's in Jaffa, Tel Aviv.
Do I need reservations?
Hummus and falafel: just queue. Tel Aviv restaurants on weekends: book ahead. Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday) — many places closed.
About this page
Restaurant: Babai
Cuisine: fish
Location: Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
Source: Curated from local review platforms