Zahav
Israeli restaurant · Society Hill ·
Modern Israeli cuisine featuring acclaimed hummus and lamb shoulder
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Modern Israeli cuisine featuring acclaimed hummus and lamb shoulder
"Opening in 2008, Zahav reimagined Israeli and Levantine dining in Philadelphia with dishes like silky hummus with laffa and pomegranate lamb shoulder, using personal storytelling and generous service to popularize Levantine flavors and spawn successful offshoots while keeping a menu that honors roots and evolves thoughtfully." - Eater Staff
"A Philadelphia restaurant from chef Michael Solomonov, recognized for its inventive flavors, it is offering a Pomegranate Glazed Salmon with Tabbouleh to the Centurion Lounge program; the dish reflects the shared ethos of innovation and diverse flavors that American Express and its Resy chef partners are showcasing across seasonally changing airport menus." - Ashley Day
"Yes, we know—this Israeli spot in Society Hill is notoriously difficult to get into. But April through September you actually have a shot—during the warmer months they open up the patio and serve the entire $85 tasting menu (reservations open up eight weeks ahead of time). You may still have a bit of a wait, but the silky tehina hummus, pomegranate-glazed lamb shoulder, and endless salatim are worth sweating through your shirt for. Reservations at Zahav are released on a rolling basis, 4 weeks to-the-day, one day at a time, at 11 am ET. The bar, where you can order a la carte or the whole tasting menu, is always available for walk-ins. Otherwise, see if your cousin who took Coding 101 can hack you a reservation." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Few things in life will train you for the rejection you’ll face when trying to reserve a table at Zahav. Only going to the DMV on a Saturday can come close. But when you do get a chance to eat at this Israeli icon in Old City, you’ll get to taste a rotation of small plates like fried carrots, fluffy laffa bread, and silky hummus. Everything on their rotating $90 five-course tasting menu is good, but their tender pomegranate-glazed lamb shoulder and juicy swordfish coated with earthy kale tzatziki are the headliners (when they’re on the menu). They also have a $45 wine pairing featuring all Middle Eastern producers. Reservations at Zahav are released on a rolling basis, 4 weeks to-the-day, one day at a time, at 11 am ET. The bar, where you can order a la carte or the whole tasting menu, is always available for walk-ins. Otherwise, see if your cousin who took Coding 101 can hack you a reservation." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"As a nationally renowned restaurant that’s been part of the charge for exceptional Israeli food in America, Zahav is a major point of Philly pride. The lamb, braised in pomegranate molasses and strewn with chickpeas, is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
