Puaa, Mediterranean restaurant and café in Jaffa flea market, Israel.
Puaa is a restaurant and café set in a traditional building on Rabbi Yohanan Street, furnished with vintage pieces, colorful carpets, and decorative items sourced from the surrounding flea market. The interior mixes different styles and tells stories through its eclectic collection of objects.
The place opened in 1998 and played a key role in transforming Jaffa's flea market district into a recognized culinary destination. It set trends that other restaurants in the area followed, reshaping the neighborhood's character.
The menu brings together different culinary traditions from across Israel, featuring dishes like mansaf with ground meat and pine nuts alongside pumpkin dumplings with Mediterranean herbs. Visitors experience authentic regional flavors that represent the country's food diversity.
The café welcomes guests from morning until late night and accepts reservations for better planning. Pricing falls in the moderate range, so visitors should budget accordingly for dinner.
Every single piece of furniture, crockery, and decoration inside comes from the surrounding flea market and can be bought during your visit. This approach allows guests to become part of the restaurant's unique character.
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