What is the best tahini, according to chefs?

MyTastr’s top pick is Soom Premium Tahini, chosen by Samantha Kincaid (Cadence); M Whitaker (The Butcher’s Daughter); Danielle Oron (Modern Israeli Cooking); Alison Roman; Jen Satinsky (Weckerly’s). Named by 6 of 13 experts. “Blended fine to yield an ultracreamy consistency… intensely earthy, nutty flavor with little bitterness” (Kincaid).

What are the other top picks for tahini?

No. 2 is Har Bracha Tahini, chosen by Andrew Tarlow (Marlow & Daughters); Johana Langi (Boulud Sud); Elad Zvi (Bar Lab, Broken Shaker); Danielle Oron (Modern Israeli Cooking). No. 3 is Al Arz Tahini, chosen by Tariq Nasir (chef, cookbook author).

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 tahini, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Alison Roman, Danielle Oron, Jen Satinsky, M Whitaker and 10 more. Recommendations come from nymag.com, epicurious.com, davidlebovitz.substack.com and thekitchn.com and 3 other sources.

International Pantry · The ranking

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Top pick
Soom Premium Tahini
Chosen by
- Samantha KincaidCadence
- M WhitakerThe Butcher’s Daughter
- Danielle OronModern Israeli Cooking
- Alison RomanCookbook author, Dining In & Nothing Fancyalisoneroman.com ↗
- Jen SatinskyWeckerly’s
Also chosen by
- Michael Solomonov · Chef-owner, Zahav · Philadelphia source ↗
Named by 6 of 13 experts. “Blended fine to yield an ultracreamy consistency… intensely earthy, nutty flavor with little bitterness” (Kincaid).
Where to buy · soomfoods.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
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Har Bracha Tahini
Chosen by
- Andrew TarlowRestaurateur, Marlow & Daughters · Brooklynmarlowanddaughters.com ↗
- Johana LangiBoulud Sud
- Elad ZviCo-founder, Bar Lab (Broken Shaker)
- Danielle OronModern Israeli Cooking
Also chosen by
- David Lebovitz · Cookbook author · ex-Chez Panisse source ↗
The Strategist’s second-most-named tahini; an Israeli staple stone-ground from Ethiopian sesame by a Samaritan family on Mount Gerizim. Langi: “We use Har Bracha tahini in the sesame foam that goes in our Grapefruit Givré.”
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
3
Al Arz Tahini
Chosen by
- Tariq NasirChef, cookbook author
Also chosen by
- Elad Zvi · Co-founder, Bar Lab (Broken Shaker) source ↗
- Vered Guttman · Cookbook author source ↗
- Tzurit Or · Founder, Tatte Bakery · Boston source ↗
- Yotam Ottolenghi · Chef · author, Ottolenghi, Jerusalem source ↗
“Velvety texture and full, nutty flavor”; from a small family business in Nazareth.
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: thekitchn.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best tahini, according to chefs?: MyTastr’s top pick is Soom Premium Tahini, chosen by Samantha Kincaid (Cadence); M Whitaker (The Butcher’s Daughter); Danielle Oron (Modern Israeli Cooking); Alison Roman; Jen Satinsky (Weckerly’s). Named by 6 of 13 experts. “Blended fine to yield an ultracreamy consistency… intensely earthy, nutty flavor with little bitterness” (Kincaid). Source: nymag.com ↗
What are the other top picks for tahini?: No. 2 is Har Bracha Tahini, chosen by Andrew Tarlow (Marlow & Daughters); Johana Langi (Boulud Sud); Elad Zvi (Bar Lab, Broken Shaker); Danielle Oron (Modern Israeli Cooking). No. 3 is Al Arz Tahini, chosen by Tariq Nasir (chef, cookbook author). 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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