Zahav
14 expert reviews
“A small staff mixes and matches a melting pot of flavors for a modern Israeli menu whose highlights include house-baked laffa (flatbread).”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
"Solomonov’s Middle Eastern combinations include mellow, musky, twice-cooked eggplant salad served next to nutty hummus with blistered flatbread." Full review
Zagat
"A "breath of fresh international air", Michael Solomonov's "one-of-a-kind" Society Hill Israeli "blends traditional food" (think "heavenly hummus") with "modern techniques"." Full review
BlackBook
"From the laffa bread to the Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov, everything is authentic."
Gayot
14.0
"Zahav, which means gold in Hebrew, showcases chef Michael Solomonov's love for the foods of his homeland." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Israeli street food given a gourmet spin. Modern techniques and excellent ingredients add extra gloss (and expense) to traditional snacks, salads, and kebabs."
Philadelphia Inquirer
4 Bells
"No chef in the city is creating food as thrillingly personal and well-executed." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Culinary greatness from the Middle East."
Condé Nast Traveler
"It’s still serving a bevy of flavorful small plates, including downright addictive hummus (try the Tehina, topped with cumin, lemon, and parsley) and luscious beef-and-lamb kofte." Full review
Bon Appétit
"Where modern Middle Eastern started." Full review
Where
"James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov carefully prepares creative, contemporary Israeli cuisine." Full review