Mentor for Mediterranean Region at S.Pel… (2016)★World's 50 Best Discovery - Nur (NYC) (2017)★IIDA Excellence Design Awards - Winner f… (2021)★Gourmand World Cookbook Awards - Winner (2014)Raised in a Moroccan-Jewish household which heavily influenced his palate.
Studied in Sydney and Paris to master classical French techniques.
Established his reputation as Israel's leading avant-garde chef.
Opened to critical acclaim in Manhattan, bringing modern Israeli food to the US.
Brought Middle Eastern flavors to the German capital.
Opened a high-energy rooftop concept in Tel Aviv at the Bobo Hotel.
A new upscale kosher venture in Singapore's CBD.
Meir Adoni is a pioneer of modern Israeli cuisine, known for blending his Moroccan heritage with rigorous French techniques. He is the creative force behind Meli Melo and has successfully exported Israeli gastronomy to NYC, Berlin, and Singapore.
Customers frequently praise the 'explosion of flavors' and 'artistic plating.' While highly regarded for innovation, some reviews note the premium price points and the complexity of the dishes as 'intense.'
Meli Melo (Tel Aviv & Paris), Nur (New York), Aniba (Singapore), Layla (Berlin), Catit (Tel Aviv - Closed), Mizlala (Tel Aviv - Closed), Lumina (Tel Aviv - Closed), Blue Sky (Tel Aviv - Closed), Samna (Jerusalem), Albi (Miami & Boca Raton)
Yemeni Kubaneh with tomatoes, Smoked Eggplant Carpaccio, Modern Gefilte Fish, Brain Fricassee, Date & Harissa Glazed Octopus
Adoni is a household name in Israel due to his role as a judge on 'Chef Games.' He is formally trained at Le Cordon Bleu (Sydney) and Maison Lenôtre (Paris). He recently pivoted towards more international ventures and high-end kosher concepts.
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