A lot of restaurants in Tel Aviv are showing signs of shrinkflation, whether it’s less chicken in your chicken salad or ingredients that used to be included in a dish now being offered as paid extras.
But how does a place like Joz ve Loz, where the concept is to "eat until you're satisfied," tackle shrinkflation?
I noticed an increased number of salads being served, often used to hide the small portions of meat. For a table of three, you're unlikely to get more than one meat dish unless you specifically ask for it.
The plate sizes are quite small and have gotten smaller. So when you receive many of them, it creates the illusion that you've eaten a lot. It’s culinary sleight of hand.
And although the staff is friendly, the "non-waiter" waiter, who usually sticks to a well rehearsed slightly culty script, subtly pressures you into stopping by asking, “Are you ready for desserts?” Translation: “You’re done now, right?” It almost feels like a gentle shaming into fullness.
That being said, I still think it’s one of the best value meals in Tel Aviv, considering the quality of the food and the generous amount of alcohol included. I truly think it is a must visit restaurant.
