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a is an Asian restaurant in the Azrieli Sarona complex on Menakhem Begin Road in Tel Aviv. Its cooking is built around carefully selected ingredients, with local produce placed alongside techniques and ideas drawn from Asian culinary traditions. The restaurant’s approach connects old and new, using methods such as smoking, fermentation and ageing to bring out the character of each ingredient.

Local sourcing plays a central role in the kitchen. The restaurant works with Israeli growers and producers across meat, fish and agricultural produce, including locally raised beef and distinctions between sea-grown and pond-raised fish. The ingredients are treated as the focus of the meal, while the cooking adds a contemporary interpretation of Asian flavours and methods.

Sake is an important part of the restaurant’s identity. The drinks programme brings together boutique labels from different parts of Japan and introduces diners to the traditions and culture behind the drink. The selection is intended to work alongside the food, making the restaurant suitable for diners who want to explore sake as part of a full meal rather than as a side order.

The interior combines Japanese and Western references through a restrained architectural language. Materials, shapes and the entrance sequence are used to create a sense of discovery, while the overall atmosphere remains quiet, polished and clearly designed. The result is a contemporary dining room with a strong visual identity that does not rely on a casual or rustic setting.

a suits diners looking for a considered Asian meal, an ingredient-led menu and a substantial sake selection. It also provides a setting for event dining and group occasions. The restaurant’s location in the Azrieli Sarona complex makes it a practical choice for an organised evening meal, while the design and service style lend themselves to occasions where food, drinks and surroundings are all part of the experience.