Goocha

Tel Aviv


Not to be confused with its newer sibling restaurant, the Goocha Diner on Ibn Gabirol St, Goocha is the original and better of the two. Locals and tourists flock here for dishes such as moules and frites, shrimp burger and seafood risotto. Thanks to its fab spot on the corner of Ben-Gurion Ave, it’s always packed and advance booking is advised.

Goocha also has a papaya salad that beats any Thai restaurant and Belgian waffles with ice cream to challenge any waffle house.


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