Sako, Hod Hasharon: A little bit of Japan and a lot of Israel mingled together happily. On the menu: sushi, ramen, gyoza and excellent buns with schnitzel and meat.

The space is pleasant, designed with a nod to the East but without clichés and nonsense. The service itself is efficient, and is based on one of the only good things left behind by the corona virus - self-directed, communicative, clear ordering positions that neutralize unnecessary talk.