Balinjera Blog
Stories, flavors and tradition from the Ethiopian kitchen
The blog makes room for the stories behind the food: injera, teff, shared eating and the flavors that connect Ethiopian tradition with life in Tel Aviv.
What is injera? Ethiopia's teff flatbread
The tangy teff flatbread at the heart of every Ethiopian meal: base, utensil and bread in one. What injera is, how it's made and where to try it in Tel Aviv.
How people eat together at Balinjera
Balinjera is built around the idea of an open table: a shared platter, hands around the food and conversation that moves at a natural pace.
Kosher restaurant near Carmel Market
Balinjera, next to Carmel Market, is certified kosher by the Rabanut Tel Aviv (Regila): a meat restaurant with no dairy, many vegan dishes and teff injera.
Ethiopian catering for events in Tel Aviv
Ethiopian catering brings shared platters, fresh injera and an eating experience that involves every guest - a good fit for a range of event types in Tel Aviv.
What are doro wat and tibs? A dish guide
Doro wat, siga wat, tibs, firfir and shiro: what's in each dish, which ones are spicy and how to order on your first visit to an Ethiopian restaurant.
Vegan Ethiopian food near Carmel Market
Ethiopian cooking is one of the most vegan-friendly cuisines: what to order at Balinjera, and why kosher, vegan and Ethiopian together is a rare combination.
How to eat injera: a first-visit guide
Tear, pinch, gather: how to eat injera with your hands, which hand to use and what to expect from a shared Ethiopian platter on your first visit.
Is injera gluten-free? What to know about teff
Teff is naturally gluten free, and our injera is made fresh from teff flour. What on our menu does contain gluten, and when to call us before you come.
What is buna? Ethiopian coffee, explained
Buna means coffee in Amharic, and in Ethiopia it is a social occasion, not a quick drink. Some background, and how we serve it: by the cup or in a pot.
Kerem HaTeimanim and Carmel Market - where we are
The neighborhood Balinjera sits in is one of the more interesting corners of Tel Aviv. Some background on the area and how to build a visit around it.
What is Sigd? The Ethiopian Jewish holiday
Sigd, the Ethiopian Jewish holiday 50 days after Yom Kippur: a fast, prayers on a mountaintop facing Jerusalem and a shared meal. In 2026: November 9.
