Yariv Malili

Authentic Thai dishesInnovative Thai cuisineThai street food

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About Yariv Malili

Chef Yariv Malili's restaurants offer authentic and innovative Thai cuisine, emphasizing fresh ingredients and unique culinary experiences. He's renowned for pioneering Asian cuisine in Israel. He operates a private kitchen within Thai House.

★Awards & Recognition

★American Express Israeli Restaurant Awar… (2024)★Culinary Institution (awarded by the Res… (2024)

Chef Timeline

Late 1980s

Travels to Thailand

Experiences a culture shock that inspires his culinary journey.

1996

Opens Thai House

Thai House

Introduces authentic Thai cuisine to Israel.

2019

Opens Khua Khun Lek

Khua Khun Lek

A private kitchen within Thai House offering an intimate dining experience.

2019

Opens Kab Kem

Kab Kem

A bar serving Thai bites, sharing a head chef with Thai House.

2019

Featured in The Jerusalem Post article

Thai House

Highlighted Khua Khun Lek, his private domain within Thai House

2024

Featured in Ynetnews article

Thai House

Mentioned as a pioneering Asian restaurant in Israel.

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Customer Perception

Generally positive reviews praising authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique culinary experiences. Some mention high prices.

Cuisine Highlights

Authentic Thai dishesInnovative Thai cuisineThai street food

News

Ynetnews article mentions Thai House as a pioneering Asian restaurant founded by Chef Yariv Malili.
The Jerusalem Post featured articles on both Thai House and Kab Kem highlighting their authentic Thai cuisine and culinary expertise.

Restaurants

Thai House, Kab Kem, Khua Khun Lek (private kitchen within Thai House), Mrs. Lek's Kitchen (past project)

Additional Details

Chef Yariv Malili worked with a Thai sous-chef and collaborated with a team of Bangkok chefs. He has a private kitchen, Khua Khun Lek, within his Thai House restaurant. His culinary journey stemmed from a culture shock experienced in Thailand in the late 1980s.

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