What is the best mayonnaise, according to chefs?

MyTastr’s top pick is Duke’s, chosen by Katie Button (F&W Best New Chef); Edgar Rico (Nixta Taqueria); Bryce Shuman (F&W Best New Chef). “Duke’s is hands down the best mayonnaise, in my opinion… it doesn’t have any sugar” (Button). Rico uses Duke’s exclusively for every aioli at Nixta.

What are the other top picks for mayonnaise?

No. 2 is Hellmann’s, chosen by Ina Garten. No. 3 is Kewpie Mayonnaise, chosen by Jason Vincent; Bryce Shuman; Matt Kammerer; Wylie Dufresne (F&W Best New Chefs).

How does MyTastr choose these picks?

Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot.

Best mayonnaise, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Bryce Shuman, Edgar Rico, Katie Button, Julia Sullivan and 6 more. Recommendations come from foodandwine.com, eatingwell.com and foodnetwork.com.

Condiments · The ranking

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Top pick
Duke’s
Chosen by
- Katie ButtonChef, Cúrate · Asheville · F&W Best New Chefcuratetapasbar.com ↗
- Edgar RicoChef-owner, Nixta Taqueria · Austin
- Bryce ShumanF&W Best New Chef
Also chosen by
- Julia Sullivan · F&W Best New Chef source ↗
“Duke’s is hands down the best mayonnaise, in my opinion… it doesn’t have any sugar” (Button). Rico uses Duke’s exclusively for every aioli at Nixta.
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗
2
Hellmann’s
Chosen by
- Ina GartenBarefoot Contessa · cookbook author, TV hostbarefootcontessa.com ↗
Also chosen by
- Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton · Chef-owner, Ox · Portland · F&W Best New Chef source ↗
- Jason Vincent · Chef, Giant · Chicago · F&W Best New Chef source ↗
- Clarina Cravins · Preppi Market source ↗
Her go-to mayo, “just like Julia Child.”
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodnetwork.com ↗
3
Kewpie Mayonnaise
Chosen by
- Jason VincentChef, Giant · Chicago · F&W Best New Chef
- Bryce ShumanF&W Best New Chef
- Matt KammererChef, The Harbor House Inn · F&W Best New Cheftheharborhouseinn.com ↗
- Wylie DufresneChef · ex-wd~50Wikipedia ↗
“Kewpie is where it’s at” (Vincent). Yolk-only and made with MSG; Shuman calls it the “Instant Pot” of mayonnaises, Kammerer “slightly sweet, full of umami,” and Dufresne buys it by the 3.78-liter tub.
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best mayonnaise, according to chefs?: MyTastr’s top pick is Duke’s, chosen by Katie Button (F&W Best New Chef); Edgar Rico (Nixta Taqueria); Bryce Shuman (F&W Best New Chef). “Duke’s is hands down the best mayonnaise, in my opinion… it doesn’t have any sugar” (Button). Rico uses Duke’s exclusively for every aioli at Nixta. Source: foodandwine.com ↗
What are the other top picks for mayonnaise?: No. 2 is Hellmann’s, chosen by Ina Garten. No. 3 is Kewpie Mayonnaise, chosen by Jason Vincent; Bryce Shuman; Matt Kammerer; Wylie Dufresne (F&W Best New Chefs). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?: Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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