Shahaf Shabtay

Modern IsraeliCreative tasting menusLocally sourced

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About Shahaf Shabtay

Chef Shahaf Shabtay's Pop & Pope delivers innovative modern Israeli cuisine, emphasizing seasonal, local ingredients & creative tasting menus.

Awards & Recognition

Michelin Bib Gourmand (Since 2010)

Chef Timeline

1975
Born

Amiad, Israel

2009
Established SaSaZu
SaSaZu

Prague; Asian fusion restaurant

2010
SaSaZu awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand
SaSaZu
2018
Appointed Head Chef
EL AL Airlines

Responsible for menus across all service classes

2019
Created new culinary strategy
EL AL Airlines

Upgraded in-flight menus

2020
Opened Pop & Pope
Pop & Pope

Tel Aviv; Asian-fusion restaurant

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Chef Shahaf Shabtay's Pop & Pope delivers innovative modern Israeli cuisine, emphasizing seasonal, local ingredients & creative tasting menus.

Customer Perception

Highly praised for creativity, ingredient quality, and overall experience. Some note the high price point, but many find it justified.

Cuisine Highlights

Modern IsraeliCreative tasting menusLocally sourced

Restaurants

Pop & Pope, SaSaZu (Prague), Nithan Thai (Tel Aviv), MESS (Shanghai), Zenzi (Mumbai), EL AL Airlines

Iconic dishes

Seasonal tasting menus

Additional Details

Details on Shahaf Shabtay's culinary training and previous restaurants remain scarce in publicly available information. He has worked at EL AL Airlines as executive chef and was head chef of SaSaZu in Prague.

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