A high-octane collaboration between designer Tom Dixon and chef Assaf Granit serving modern Israeli sharing plates in a dark, industrial, club-like setting.
Ordering Strategy
Sit at the kitchen counter for the best atmosphere. Start with the Kubalah bread immediately, then share 3-4 plates per person.
What to order
Machneyuda’s Polenta
Regarded as a 'signature polenta starter' and a 'must' by critics, this dish features parmesan, asparagus, and mushrooms.
Baked Bone Marrow – Midnight Shawarma
A 'deconstructed kebab' described as 'AMAZING if you were hungover,' providing a hearty combination of marrow, meat, and onions to slather on toast.
Uri’s Mothers Fig Basbossa
A warm semolina cake served with tahini ice cream and 'excellent rose custard' that critics say 'works better than you think it might.'
Octopus with rose harissa
Specifically called out by critics as 'amazing, tender and tasty' and one of the high points of the modern Israeli menu.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Catherine Hanly (100%)
Editorial Weight 51 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 3 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (2,300 reviews)
Good to know
The music is loud and the vibe is energetic ('Studio 54' style). Reservations are essential, especially for the counter.
Locations
Trust signals
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- mediumConfidence level
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