Budget Meals at Shilat Junction: Shawarma for 39 NIS and Burgers for 49 NIS
Grill 443 at Shilat Junction offers budget meals during evening hours, including a 200-gram hamburger for 49 ₪ and shawarma for 39 ₪ with unlimited salad bar access.
Finding an affordable meal in Israel has become increasingly difficult, but a gas station stop at Shilat Junction offers a rare exception. Grill 443, located behind the Sonol station, serves a 200-gram hamburger meal with fries and a can of drink for just 49 ₪, and a shawarma pita meal with fries and a drink for 39 ₪.
The Catch and the Quality
These prices are typically what one would expect for a children's meal, yet the portions are substantial and include unlimited access to a rich self-service salad and side dish bar. The catch is that these promotional prices are only valid between 18:00 and 21:00 from Sunday to Thursday. Furthermore, veal shawarma often runs out by 6 PM, leaving chicken thigh shawarma as the primary option for the 39 ₪ deal. Despite this, reviewers note that the chicken is juicy, well-spiced, and complemented by a wide array of toppings.
The hamburger was also excellent: juicy, thick, and not dry, served in a large bun with classic fixings alongside fries and a beverage.
Additional Menu Highlights
Beyond the budget meals, the establishment features notable menu items such as a kebab in lafa for 53 ₪, which comes with a money-back taste guarantee. Hummus is also competitively priced at 28 ₪ for a large portion and 20 ₪ for a small one. While the included drink is strictly limited to a can rather than a bottle, and excludes water or soda, Grill 443 remains a worthwhile evening stop for travelers passing through the area.
