Vegan restaurant run by Hebrew Israelite community since 1984. Once a small vegan deli, since 2009 it is a restaurant with air-conditioned seating. Located in the center of town, offers food that is vegan, organic, low sodium. Extensive menu of hot dishes such as lasagna, tofu and mock meats; also soups, salads, raw dishes, veggie burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and ice cream. On Tuesdays from 12pm it hosts a "Food market" on the premises where food is sold off the menu at reduced prices for takeout or eat-in. Live blues and jazz entertainment Thursday evenings from 8pm (reservations recommended). Check its website for updates about monthly vegan cooking classes conducted in English. CLOSED AUG 2016 FOR RELOCATION - NO UPDATES GIVEN.
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26 Reviews
First Review by deedee424
MichelSebban
Points +30
Très bonne surprise ! - Edit
Très bon petit restau végan... ce fut une surprise car de dehors ça ne payait pas de mine et on hésitait à rentrer... c'est vraiment bien en fait...
Read morePros: On a trouvé ce restau parfait au niveau de l'alime
Guest
YoyoKoko
Points +32
wonderful food and vibe - Edit
Following another review I took the lasagna with side salad and the vegetable juice. The lasagna was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. The side salad was crisp and fresh with a great vinaigrette and the vegetable juice was just right - not too bitter like some tend to be - and also felt really fresh and tasty!
Read moreThe crew were really nice too.
Come here for a taste of a deep vegan tradition that has been alive at least from the 70s, way before anybody in Israel even knew what 'vegan' means.
I'll definitely be coming here again and again.
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golddim
Points +141
Lasagna is a MUST here! - Edit
The best lasagna I ever tried (including non-vegan from my past).
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff
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Chris Phillips Vegan
Points +152
“My GOODNESS I cannot praise this enough” - Edit
WOW an all VEGAN reataurant, and not only all VEGAN but ORGANIC TOO. Because They close on a Saturday, I was only able to eat there twice. And twice I had their delicious organic carrot juice fresh pressed. They know how to make food taste delicious, and fill you, and feel GREAT AFTERWARDS
Read morePros: EXCELLENT FOOD, Tasty Food, Friendly people
Cons: not open 7 days a week sadly
Guest
RMA20904
Points +223
Lovely Homestyle Vibe - Edit
A convenient location, this little restaurant has many menu choices. It is like eating in your mother's vegan kitchen. We enjoyed shawarma, teriyaki tofu, pineapple & coconut drinks and chocolate pudding. Two hours and a long walk later, we are still full.
Read morePros: informal atmosphere , incredibly friendly and welcoming
Cons: not a lot of nuanced flavors
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almostvegan2
Points +17
enjoyable meal - Edit
I had the salad, rice and burger deal. Had the feeling of a good home cooked meal. The salad was fresh and came with a tasty mustard dressing. The rice had various veg in it and very tasty. The lentil burger was a bit bland. I poured some of the salad dressing on it. It made a huge difference... .
Read moreI am giving it 4* for the great home cooked feeling and the freshness. Going purely by taste I'd have probably given it a 3* review because the burger and rice were missing a sauce. In other words, they were a bit Dr without a sauce.
Pros: fresh veg, great rice, friendly service
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MarkTe
Points +22
good food - Edit
Very tasty food.
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OshriVeg
Points +468
Disappointing - Edit
I ate there a few times, but once I came half an hour before closing, so the top floor was closed and we had to seat near the band that was playing very loudly. we asked them to decrease the noise - without a success. we had to shout to the waiter to order what we wanted. we got the wrong dishes - and the waiter exists that this is what we ordered, like we don't know what we all say. after we got what we really ordered I ate the spinach *so called* quiche I ordered. that was nothing to do with quiche. it was just some non gluten dough crumbled on a small plate, with spinach leaves on it, and some alternative cheese. it was just awful and I asked to replace it - and they refused, so I had to throw it away.
Read moreI will never come back to this restaurant again.
Guest
crystalcarol
Points +44
Giving crdit where credit is due - Edit
Consider their history. From the time they arrived in Israel in the early 70's the Hebrew Israelites of Dimona have been involved with vegan food--for themselves and producing for the community--way before it was the trendy thing to do. And not only have they maintained those beliefs but they have become even stronger in the community
Read morethat once rejected them.
Things change over the years so that instead of a hole-in-the-wall they now run a real restaurant and prices are not what they were in the old days.
I go to Taste of Life for something that does not exist anywhere else in Israel--soul food. Chef Yocheved has a degree in Divine Nutrition (you can see her diploma displayed behind the bar.) and some of her dishes are really divine--like the cheesy quiche and the seitan dishes in gravy. They also make a delicious mint lemonade in a blender using the whole lemon.
On Tuesdays there is a buffet but not an all-you-can-eat affair. Rather you see the display and you pay per item.
Pros: soul food, nice ambiance and service, historical backgrund
Cons: not dirt cheap, service a bit slow at times
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Alisonrub
Points +37
Gotta Love It - Edit
Honestly, I think the food at this restaurant is good but I love the atmosphere. The people who work there are lovely and I love the philosophy. The food is good; they have several casseroles (some work better than others), veggie burgers (I had the mushroom burger which was excellent), salads and on Thursday nights there's live music. Great place to hang out and make new friends. Also, very friendly for English speakers and good location for tourists.
Read morePros: Staff/ambiance, Location, Good Food
Cons: Nothing really great on the menu
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Brok O. Lee
Points +3430
A Favorite! - Edit
I love this place! It's so friendly and comfortable. Every time I come in, I feel welcome and at home.
Read moreThey offer lots of salads, and not only your usual ones. You can try any three salads plus a green salad when you get the "Cold Plate" which is very refreshing in the hot weather, and it comes with one of their own salad dressings. Try the carrot salad - it's unusual and delicious, more like a spread. The "Rice, Burger, and Salad" is a really good deal - it's listed under the specials. The quiche and lasagna are also very good.
Whatever you're in the mood for, they probably have it: pizza, all different kinds of burgers, shakes and juices, hot dishes such as casseroles and mock meat dinners, steamed vegetables and more.
Terrific deal: On Tuesdays starting at 12 noon there is a food market right in the restaurant and you can get many items from the menu at a great discount, either to take out or eat in the restaurant.
If you like jazz and blues, check out the Thursday night entertainment. Recently there has been an excellent jazz pianist whose playing doesn't drown out the conversation.
Pros: English-speaking friendly staff, Great food, Big menu
Guest
Vgan-Slaughterer
Points +23
The best Vegan comfort food in Israel - Edit
Such rich dishes, spicy flavours and amazing service.
Read moreThe food is always tasty and affordable. Great place.
Pros: Great value for money, Satisficing food , Delicious
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Barney Big Ears
Points +449
Soul Veg Of Tel Aviv - Edit
Heard about this place while eating at the soul veg in chicago (in the mid 90s)! Menu is much different than US menus. Staff were cool and spoke English. Great food
Read morePros: Robust Menu
Cons: No Collard Greens
Guest
heyheyrenee
Points +199
Great Experience - Edit
The staff is very attentive, helpful and friendly. We had the seitan steak and rice. It was very good. Their smoothies were quite good as well. The service was excellent. I thought the prices were a little steep.
Read morePros: Wonderful staff
Cons: Pricey
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Kalorienbombe
Points +145
Big portions of bland food - Edit
This restaurant might be good enough to fill you up but it's really nothing special. It cheapish and the portions are quite big (for some dishes at least), but they should work on the flavour a little.
Read morePros: Big portions, good enough to eat
Cons: rather bland
Guest
thisplaceisheaven
Points +154
Nice place - Edit
Nice place. I had mushroom burger (they have a lot of burger options) ad quinoa salad. My dad ate pizza with soy cheese. All vegan. We also got some hummus with pita for free not to wait for our meals too long. All was good but not amazing.
Read moreThe woman who served us was very friendly, helpful and answered all of the questions :)
Pros: all vegan and tasty, nice stuff
Cons: salads a little bit boring
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Gony
Points +60
THE BEST !!! - Edit
Best vegan place I have ever eaten at.
Read moreNo douts no questions.
Every thing is so good.
Pros: Simply tasty
Cons: None
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reyley
Points +48
Great Place!! - Edit
The food was excellent and the prices were good.
Read moretheir vegan cheeses were good and their portions large.
i was very happy and will definitely come again!
Guest
hokusai77
Points +13599
Good selection of vegan dishes - Edit
Nice place, fresh ingredients. The salad bar is awesome. I had a quiche with soy bechamel, and steamed vegetables, both very good. As a desser, I opted for a chocolate-vanilla ice cream. Not the best I ever tasted, but OK. Staff are very kind.
Read morePros: good choice of dishes, very fresh ingredients, kind staff
Cons: the icecream could be better
Guest
theveganbastard
Points +98
this place is the glory - Edit
I have eaten in few different countries (from Brazil to Finland) many vegan meals in vegan and vegetarians restaurants, but never in my life I have eaten in a place like this. The place was so good, people spoke english as well, nice music, an extensive menu with lots of choices, by the way, the vegan cheese was definitely one of the best choices ever.
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A.Z.P.
Points +639
Was Great... Still Decent - Edit
I don't often change my reviews on restaurants but here is is a must. I've been a fan of Taste of Life for almost a decade now, but sadly since the restaurant moved down Ben Yehuda st, the experience went downhill too. Taste of life used to be a hole in the wall, that served the best vegan food in Israel with the nicest and warmest service I've ever experienced anywhere. While the service remains top notch, since their move, the prices of the food have continued to skyrocket as the portions have gotten smaller. When we first started coming here you would get a main dish which would come with whatever sides you want and a salad on the side for about 30 or 40 shekels. The plate would be heaping with mouth watering food. Nowadays, none of these come together, with the exception of tuesdays apparently, you can never see what you want and choose it, the salads are minuscule and you cant pick whats in them, and that same food all together will cost you about double. I never under understood the pricing system at the old places, but I would get food and then shake my head not believing how much food I just had and how cheap it was. Now i feel like is a shekel per sprout.
Read moreSure the new place is stunning, but Ill take the old place with the old pricing, the old personalization, and the old portion sizes any day.
Sadly, this was my Previous review:
"The Best Veggie Restaurant in Israel"
Pro's: *Big + Delicious portions
*Relatively Cheap
When my best friend comes to Israel, this is the first place he likes to go. The food here is pretty outstanding (especially compared to most other Israeli vege restaurants) and the service is Impeccable (Yocheved, the owner is 1 of the nicest people you will meet) I generally hate eggplant, but even i think the eggplant parmesean is pretty good. It is probably 1 of the creamiest things ive ever eaten and amazingly it's TOTALLY vegan! The only dish i wasnt completely satified with here was the grilled tofu in marinade. My personal taste of life favorite is the BBQ Twists sandwich. Im a heavy eater but trust me, this sandwich is definitely a meal! And whether you put it on top of a salad or a stirfry, the garlic dressing is a cant miss. Taste of life provides great service and delicious hearty meals that taste homecooked, healthy and delicious!
Updated from previous review on Monday February 26, 2007
Pros: Delicious Vegan Fare, Lovely service, Stunning 2 floor location
Cons: No close daytime parking, Small Portions, Expensive
Guest
Pigsaresmart
Points +110
Perfect place to cool down, rest and eat - Edit
I liked the discreet professional waiter who respected my wish for privacy and quietness. For my appetite the pizza was rather small, but arrived fast and with all the extras I had ordered. The Not-Cheese had the consistency of cream cheese - a little too liquid for my taste, but many vegan chefs have failed at pizza, so I heard.
Read moreThere are lots of fruit juices to choose from, almost too many combinations. The washrooms are absolutely spotless. To me this is important as they are a reflection of general hygiene and therefore an indicator about the kitchen.
I enjoyed my stay at Taam Hachaim.
Pros: Menu, Fruits, Calm
Guest
veganlondon
Points +397
Nice vegan cafe/restaurant - Edit
Much nicer since it moved location. Nice decor (Morrocan style!). food was very nice.
Read moreHad a vegan pizza - it didn't look anything like the picture on menu but it tasted very good.
Had a wonderful carob sponge cake . Went back for more the next day.
On Tuesdays they have the food set out - it's not quite a buffet, as you tell them the items you want and they will put it on your plate.
Food is healthy and organic and vegan
Pros: 100% vegan, food cooked in grill not microwave, lovely cakes
Cons: ,
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vegified
Points +68
great place - Edit
the people who run this place are really warm and friendly. i went with my non-veg boyfriend and we instantly liked the vibe of the place. we shared a grilled soy cheese sandwich with veggies which was delicious. we also had the seitan "steak" dish with gravy and rice and it came with a salad. the seitan was really yummy and salad was so fresh. i don't know what the dressing was but i would go back just for that salad alone! then we had a pb shake and a banana shake. both good but the banana shake was phenomenal. it had some sort of spice added to it and the bananas were really ripe. we ended with vanilla and carob ice creams and cinnamon roll and brownie. we liked the vanilla ice cream better than the carob (and i usually prefer carob/chocolate). the brownie was a bit dry, not sure how long it was sitting out before we got there. we also might have been too stuffed at that point to really judge. overall, we really liked this place and highly recommend it.
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stretchwithgumby
Points +171
Nice Surprise - Edit
I come from Chicago which has numerous raw, vegan and vegetarian restaurants ranging from gourmet to fast-food and even soul-food. I ran across this place on Ben Yehuda St. just before closing time, and it compares favorably to any of the places in Chicago. Selection, price, quality and quantity of the food were just right. I did not feel rushed, either, and the service was friendly and knowledgeable. I had an eggplant casserole and cabbage salad, plus a peanut butter shake, each was excellent and flavorful.
Read morePros: selection, price, value
Cons: closed at 9 pm
Guest
deedee424
Points +16
Best Vegan Meal/Meal in Israel - Edit
In DC, we don't have too many reasonably priced, organic, vegan restaurants (except Sticky Fingers). So, I was adament about going to a vegan restaurant in Tel Aviv. I had been thoroughly enjoying sitting down at cafes and being waited on, so I again, was hesitant on checking out this place. Tonight, I rode my bike around for a good hour trying to find a place in Neve Tsedek and HaCarmel that suited my needs. I finally 'settled' on Taste of Life. I ordered a BBQ Twist sandwich and let the woman put on whatever sauces she thought would work. I also ordered a PB Smoothie. They. were. amazing. Mind Blowing. The best meal I've had in a long time. Maybe ever. Seriously. Maybe ever. Plus, the women being vegan and American were also fantastic. I'm forfeiting my last meal of Buddha Burger and eating here instead. I would bring some of it home (they do to-go containers by weight) but customs is wicked strict. Please visit this place. Thanks.
Read morePros: Food, Selection, Friendly Staff
Cons: The door slams?
deedee424
I have been graced by the Good Lord and has given me a Taste of Life, or Soul Vegetarian in DC. I will attend synogague 5 times a week and start sacrificing lambs. Jk. I cannot believe it's the same people, I am soo lucky. Small world!!
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