
Israel’s top 18 chefs worldwide
From Yotam Ottolenghi to Eyal Shani, Assaf Granit and Michael Solomonov, Israeli chefs are wowing the world by incorporating their native influences into daring new dishes.

From Yotam Ottolenghi to Eyal Shani, Assaf Granit and Michael Solomonov, Israeli chefs are wowing the world by incorporating their native influences into daring new dishes.

These chefs born in Israel are cooking and baking their way to fame in the US, Europe and Asia.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift, you don’t need to go much further than these 12 fabulous cookbooks showcasing some of the best Israeli chefs, from Yotam Ottolenghi to Alon Shaya.

He opened Shaya in New Orleans to tell his full story, rather than serving the Italian food he turned to because of his own insecurities.

‘I allow my heritage to speak through the menu in a way that still feels Italiana,’ says Domenica’s celebrated executive chef Alon Shaya.