Jasmino: The Hole in the Wall Kebab Shop with a Whole Lot of Flavor

When it comes to meat preparation, any Israeli will want to grill their meat above any other option. This can be said as well about pita bread. Israelis will prefer to eat pita over the conventional loaf of bread in any situation. When you combine grilled meats and pita bread you will most certainly have a winning combination. One of my favorite places where they celebrate the Israeli barbecue and the pita is Jasmino. Located at 97 Allenby which is right across the street from the big synagogue, Jasmino has captivated the taste buds of Tel Avivians. For those that need to know, Jasmino is a hole in the the wall street food stand that specializes in freshly grilled meats which they stuff in their heavenly pita bread. The menu at Jasmino is a short read featuring beef kebabs, spicy merguez sausage, grilled spring chicken, and spicy veal heart. You can be assured you are getting a fresh product as they do not precook you food. When you place your order, they throw what ever you ordered onto the grill. This means you will have to wait at least five minutes for your food to be ready. Trust me though, the wait is worth it. To customize your pita sandwich, Jasmino offers tahini sauce, amba, chopped Israeli salad, grilled  green chiles, grilled onions, and grilled tomatoes to accompany your meat of choice. As for the price, Each pita costs around 30 shekels each, which is around 8 dollars. With its location in the heart of Tel Aviv and around many nightlife options, it has become a go to spot before and after a night going to clubs and bars. Jasmino also features daily specials which you can ask about when you get there.  As for the service, its typical Israeli service which is nothing to praise. The staff takes their time and may not notice you even after trying to order from them. It is just part of the atmosphere so please do not take the lack of service personally because they do it to everyone. Besides the service, Jasmino makes a delicious pita experience that everyone that visits Tel Aviv should experience.