What to order at Zahav

Must order
The lamb shoulder for two with the hummus tehina, the way it has been ordered since 2008.
Signature dishes
Hummus tehina, Lamb shoulder
Editor tip
Book 30 days out on Resy at 10am Eastern. The Mesibah feast lands at the family table.
CuisineModern Israeli
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodOld City
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TipThe chef's counter on the second floor watches the open kitchen. Book it specifically when reserving.

Royal Sushi & Izakaya ★ 4.8

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OrderThe omakase counter at the back; the crispy pork gyoza if you sit at the izakaya bar in front.

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Laser Wolf in Philadelphia is Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook's Israeli skewer-grill at Howard and Master in Olde Kensington, the casual sibling to Zahav.

OrderThe mixed grill plate with beef shipudim and lamb merguez; the salatim spread to start.

TipWalk in at the bar before 18:00 on a weeknight. Reservations stretch out 2 weeks on the Resy calendar.

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