M25, Meat restaurant in Carmel Market, Tel Aviv, Israel
M25 is a meat restaurant inside the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, Israel, where fresh cuts are displayed at a counter and the kitchen operates in full view of diners. The space is compact and focused entirely on meat, from selection at the counter to preparation and serving.
The restaurant opened in 2015 and was among the first in Tel Aviv to combine a working butcher counter with a full sit-down dining experience. Its arrival helped shift the Carmel Market toward a more dining-focused destination without losing its market character.
The name M25 refers to the butcher's grade for premium beef cuts, a detail that signals the kitchen's focus on meat quality from the start. Sitting inside feels less like dining in a restaurant and more like eating at the heart of a working market.
The restaurant is located on Simtat HaCarmel, a narrow lane inside the Carmel Market, so it can get crowded during peak market hours. Visiting on a weekday and arriving early for lunch or dinner helps avoid the longest waits.
The restaurant serves Arayes, a dish where minced meat is pressed inside flatbread and grilled, which remains rare to find in Tel Aviv restaurant kitchens. The version here is served with tahini and fresh salad and is considered one of the best in the city.
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