What to order at Zahav

Must order
The Mesibah lamb shoulder feast for the table, with hummus tehina to start.
Editor tip
Resy opens 30 days out at 10am. The Mesibah books fastest. The salatim spread is what to order if you want a la carte.
CuisineIsraeli
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$95 Mesibah feast
ChefMichael Solomonov
Book ahead30 days
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TipThe chef's counter on the second floor watches the open kitchen. Book it specifically when reserving.

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TipResy opens at midnight 30 days out. Saturday seatings book in the first 60 seconds.

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OrderThe full nine-course tasting; sit at the four-seat kitchen counter if it is available at booking.

Book30 days ahead

TipBook at exactly 30 days out, 10am on the venue site. Wednesday and Thursday clear faster than Saturday.

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Fork in Philadelphia is Ellen Yin's 1997 Old City flagship on Market Street, James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur 2022, a cornerstone of the city's modern.

OrderWhichever hand-cut pasta is on the seasonal menu; the roast duck if it appears.

Book14 days ahead

TipThe bar runs a separate menu and a half-price oyster happy hour weekday afternoons. Walk in for it.

Kalaya ★ 4.5

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Kalaya in Philadelphia is Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon's James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2022 Southern Thai room in Fishtown, on Palmer Street.

OrderKhua kling dry-fried pork; massaman curry; the coconut soup that runs from her mother's recipe.

Book14 days ahead

TipBook a week out on Resy. The 5pm seating clears quickest if you want a table without a wait.

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