Steeped in a rich history of biblical kings and prophets, modern-day Israel is a thriving and cosmopolitan state, a global leader in science and technology as well as one of the world’s most exciting and intriguing cultural attractions.
 
There are many reasons why people are attracted to Israel. For some it is the sun-drenched climate. For others it’s the rich variety of sites and sights – historical, archeological, religious or just beautiful. For still others, it is the amazing food, street food or high end cuisine, Israel promises to offer them all.
 
Israel's diverse population makes it unique. People from more than seventy different countries, with many different food and customs, live in Israel. Israeli food today comprises of local dishes, by people native to Israel and dishes brought to the country by Jews coming from almost all the continents like Africa, Europe, Asia to name a few. The cuisines retain their uniqueness and yet blend perfectly well with the local cuisine to give character to the cuisine of melting pot called Israel.
 
Israel does not have a universally recognized national dish; however, many consider falafel, deep fried balls of seasoned, ground chickpeas as the unofficial national dish of Israel, although you can get falafel anywhere in Israel.