Sushi

Grenade thrown at under-construction Japanika in Hadera as attacks against sushi chain continue

The incident is the most recent in a string of attacks against branches of the Japanika chain, owned by businessman and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.
A WOLT delivery man with an Israeli flag during the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran.March 15, 2026.

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A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Japanika saga: Police arrest 28-year-old suspected of attempted arson on sushi chain's Haifa branch

Sushi salad.

In the kitchen with Henny: Healthy, fresh salads for the summer


Sushi Mamilla: Where Middle East and Far East meet - review

The tiny restaurant looks very generic, but the food it serves is absolutely excellent.

 Sushi Mamilla

Yama: Kosher sushi that’s not just for haredim

If you want to eat at the restaurant, reservations are recommended.

 Sushi from Yama

Hip Asian kitchen in Jerusalem

My biggest complaint about sushi in Israel is that some places skimp on the fish, which is of course the most expensive ingredient. Here the sushi had plenty of fish.

 Jacko's son

Sefora: Kosher sushi with a view

Several years ago, the owner decided to open a sushi bar carved out of a section of the restaurant. He named it Sefora after his late wife.

Sefora

Sushi for everyone: River opens 14th restaurant in Herzliya Pituah

I have no doubt that in time, River in Herzliya Pituah will be as popular as all the other branches in the chain.

River

Simaki: Japan in Netanya

Simaki

Sushi that knocks your socks off

The sushi from Uran’s is the closest I have found to that experience in Japan.


Top marks for Japan, Japan

The first was for food critics, bloggers, friends of the owner and general hangers-on, and the place was so crowded one could barely wield a set of chopsticks without taking someone’s eye out.

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A ‘river’ of sushi - Jerusalem's kosher Asian-fusion restaurant

River, a kosher Asian-fusion restaurant owned by chef Ariel Ben Zichri, is part of a chain of 14 restaurants. The Jerusalem branch opened almost two years ago, and offers excellent value for money.

River, a kosher Asian-fusion restaurant owned by chef Ariel Ben Zichri

Kosher sushi that is worth the wait

You don’t go to Sushiya for the atmosphere. It’s a small place with just 26 seats on hard wooden benches.

Southern Avenue, with Ori Naftaly (front right)