FEATURING
Oren's Hummus Shop brings authentic flavors from Israel to the hummus lovers of Palo Alto. The brightly lit, airy shop brings together a diverse range of people, creating a small community. Oren's provides the rich flavors of freshly baked hummus, falafel, kebabs, and babaganush, served with warm homemade pita bread - creating the perfect meal.
Israeli cuisine is a melting pot of foods and recipes developed and brought by the Jews. This unique cuisine adapts various styles of Jewish cooking as well as foods traditionally eaten in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries - including hummus, falafel, kebab, and the famous 'Israeli salad'.
Israeli Cuisine
Oren Dobronsky, a technologist with 4 successful start-ups under his belt was drawn to the Silicon Valley, the epicenter of today’s technology innovations.
Life in the valley was good, but one thing was missing: a big plate of creamy Hummus like back home in Tel Aviv, with fresh Pita & Mediterranean salads.
A true entrepreneur, Oren decided to take matters into his own hands. With the help of his wife Nancy, an experienced restaurateur, the couple opened Oren’s Hummus an authentic Israeli restaurant.
The Story
Inside Oren's
Why you'll love it
Fresh, healthy, authentic food.
Oren's guiding principles:
-
Authentic ingredients from Israel
-
Freshly baked hummus and pita
-
Healthy and organic produce
-
Sustainable and environmentally friendly
Favorites
Must Eat
Israeli salad
the "national dish" of Israel
finely diced cucumbers and tomatoes
Falafel
deep-fried balls of chickpeas or fava beans
Hummus
a staple in Israeli households
chickpea spread with tahini, olive oil, & lemon juice
Kebab
skewered meat cooked over flames
lamb, beef, goat, chicken, or fish
Customs
Israeli breakfast is composed of salads, cheeses, olives, and distinctive Israeli breads. Lunch is the principal meal of the day while evening meals are light, consisting mostly of dairy products, salads, and eggs.
Bread is a staple of Israeli cuisine and is served as part of every meal.
Many Israeli restaurants serve Kosher foods, a part of many Israelis' food consciousness. These dietary laws from the Bible forbid eating pork, rabbit, and shellfish and dictate the proper methods of slaughter of other animals. Cooking is also not permitted on the Sabbath, the day of rest.
CUISINE
RESTAURANT
The Hummus Eating Guide
Rip, Scoop, Eat
Sampler Dish
6 of your favorite sides with warm pita bread
with David Cohen
Executive Chef & Partner
a stanford nomz special feature
Cinematography & Filming: Angela Sy
Top Reviewers & Best Photo
Win a free dinner for two at Oren's Hummus Shop!