Chef
Mourad Lahlou
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Venue
- Mourad · Restaurant
i. Biography
His signature work is *Mourad: New Moroccan* (2011). On how he learned, he has said, "Since I never went to culinary school or worked under any chefs before running my own restaurant, I’ve learned the most from Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking."
At a Glance - Current role: Chef/Owner. - Specialty: Modern Moroccan cuisine. - Signature work: *Mourad: New Moroccan* (2011). - Craft note: "It has to mean something to the person who made it. It has to mean something to the person who’s consuming it."
Signature
Mourad's signature dishes include bastilla and Mourad: New Moroccan.
In Their Words “Since I never went to culinary school or worked under any chefs before running my own restaurant, I’ve learned the most from Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking.” “In Morocco I’ve always found it one-dimensional and too sweet, when there should be a balance of sweet and savory.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Mourad
What is Mourad Lahlou's current role?
As of 2026, Mourad Lahlou is Chef/Owner.
What is Mourad Lahlou known for?
Modern Moroccan cuisine.
What recognition has Mourad Lahlou received?
StarChefs Rising Star Chef (2008).
