Kosher mehadrin restaurants are popping up all over the country, in light of the growing demand of the Torah observant public to eat in quality eateries with strict adherence to kashrut. For those looking for a quality meat meal in Tel Aviv, Lechem Basar is a great choice.

Ambience

Being located near the sea, the port’s promenade winds right past Lechem Basar. You’ll see many families strolling together while taking in the sights and enjoying the ocean breeze.

Lechem Basar has a very large outdoor seating area which includes tables and sun umbrellas spaced out on a wooden deck. The restaurant also has a spacious indoor seating area. The design of the restaurant is not fancy per se, but it is definitely pleasant, attractive and clean.

Cuisine

Lechem Basar has quite a few kosher mehadrin branches, and new ones are being opened regularly. I have already written about Lechem Basar in Jerusalem and in Beit Shemesh. Those who have already visited one of the branches know that the menu is varied and the food is well done (don’t worry you can order medium, medium rare etc as well).

Based on our past experience, my wife and I knew that the dishes were generous so we decided to order one appetizer and one main dish and to split them between us. For the appetizer, we ordered roasted eggplant which is half an eggplant covered with an abundance of tehina, tomato salsa and spices served with braised bread. The eggplant was savory, and the serving style was aesthetic.

Other appetizers that can be ordered include stir-fried mushrooms, lamb zucchini (small zucchinis filled with lamb brago), salmon ceviche, salads and more.

For our main course, we ordered lamb siniya, which is prepared and brought to your table in a stainless steel pan. The lamb meat is cooked as a ragout, a stew with the lamb meat, vegetables and spices. The pan came very hot, wrapped in dough and served on a wooden tray. The dish was delicious and quite filling.

There are a variety of main dishes, including baked salmon fillet, grilled spring chicken, entrecote steak (prime rib) served on the bone, aged beef fillet, and whole sea bass served with sautéed vegetables, white wine and confit, just to name a few. In short, there are no lack of possibilities.

Service

The service at Lechem Basar was very good. The waitresses were courteous, and all the dishes arrived on time. I happened to talk to the owner of the restaurant, and I found him to be very personable and friendly. Apparently the good natured spirit of the owner has trickled down to the staff.

Restaurant Details

Restaurant name: Lechem Basar
Address: Hanger 14, Tel Aviv Port
Telephone: 03-603-1081
Kosher supervision: Rabbi Machpud
It is highly recommended to request to see the kashrut certificate to verify that it is still valid.

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Ambiance

Upon entering Deca, you immediately notice the classy interior design. The dining area has soft, pleasant lighting, white tablecloths, wine glasses on the table, and other attractive design elements. The resulting ambiance leads to a relaxed and pleasant dining atmosphere.

White tablecloths, professional lighting and other nice touches provide a high class atmosphere

Cuisine

There are restaurants that offer a selection of fish dishes, but also offer types of food like Italian dishes and the like. Deca is not like that. At Deca, they focus exclusively on fish dishes and that’s their expertise. The dishes vary in the type of fish, the method of preparation and the aesthetic presentation of the dishes.

As can been seen in the photos below a great amount of attention is put into presentation of the dishes so that they will be attractive, colorful, and aesthetically inviting. Rich colors are achieved through the use of green leafy vegetables, slices of bright yellow lemon, and a variety of colorful cooked vegetables that accompany the fish. The variety in the way the dishes are served also adds beauty and interest: some of the dishes are served on attractive, flat trays and others arrive on plates of various shapes and colors.

Deca has two menus: the business menu and the evening menu.

Many of the appetizers are interesting and unique. For example, you can order bouillabaisse, which is a fish soup with a hint of orange flavor, pernod (an aperitif) and coriander. There are other interesting offerings including kebab buri, mushroom tortellini, and salmon tartar.

Among the main courses you’ll also find a variety of dishes such as grilled whole sea bream (served with roasted mushrooms, herbs and lemon sauce) and burnt salmon fillet (served with fresh pasta, olive oil, butter, lemon juice, anchovies and grated pecorino cheese). Additional offerings include corvina fillet on black pasta and roasted red tuna on a beet and potato gratin (see below).

Red tuna fillet on a beet and potato gratin

Corvina fillet on black pasta

Sea bass fillet wrapped in pasta

Creme brulee

Restaurant details

Restaurant name: Deca
Address: 10 HaTaasiya St., Tel Aviv
Telephone: 03-562-9900
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12:00-23:00
Kashrut: Tel Aviv Rabbinate Mehadrin
It is highly recommended to request to see the kashrut certificate to verify that it is still valid.

Menu

The business menu

The appetizers

The main courses

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