Abraham Salum has been cooking in Dallas for more than twenty years, and the room at Salum Restaurant on Cole Avenue still fills up the way it did when he opened in 2005. That kind of staying power doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because the food is consistently excellent, the menu changes every single month — never repeated in two decades — and the chef himself is the kind of person who makes a dining room feel like somewhere you belong.
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Dining at Salum doesn’t feel like an event so much as a natural extension of a good evening — unforced, calm, and quietly polished. The room on Cole Avenue has a steady confidence: warm lighting, thoughtfully spaced tables, and staff who move with an easy attentiveness. Conversations take their time and courses arrive with a measured rhythm, letting the food speak first.
At the center of it all is Chef Abraham Salum, whose classical training at the New England Culinary Institute and years spent in kitchens across Europe, Mexico, and the U.S. have shaped a style that is precise, seasonal, and deeply ingredient-driven. The menu reflects that philosophy: every plate is balanced, each element thoughtfully paired, and nothing feels added for show.
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In Uptown Dallas, Salum Restaurant is one of the city’s most quietly commanding dining rooms—defined not by showmanship but by food that consistently delights. Abraham Salum, both chef and owner, is the driving force behind each meticulously composed dish. Raised in Mexico City with Lebanese-Italian heritage, Chef Salum trained at the New England Culinary Institute, then honed his skills across France, Belgium, Mexico, and the United States. Before opening Salum in 2005, he served as Executive Chef at Dallas’s Parigi, building a culinary résumé grounded in international technique and bold precision.
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In Dallas is a dining experience that reflects the culinary vision of its owner and chef, Abraham Salum. Salum is known for its elegant atmosphere and a menu that marries contemporary American cuisine with global influences, Salum has become a staple in the Dallas dining scene.
The restaurant is a testament to Salum’s dedication to quality, creativity, and a deep understanding of flavor.
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The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) and Chef Abraham Salum team up for a festive DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS cooking class and fundraiser on Sunday, October 24 from 2pm-5pm at Salum Restaurant.
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With Winter fast approaching Chef Abraham Salum rolls out his December menu full of bold flavor, inspired by his travels around the world. Guests will enjoy classic dishes re-inspired with flavors of the winter season, such as Pan Seared Scallops with purple cabbage and bacon sauté and Home Made Pumpkin Ravioli with sautéed shrimp and sage brown butter.
With the new menu available throughout the month of December, Salum is the perfect spot to enjoy dining well with family and friends this holiday season. Continue reading
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The best, the most unique meals you will ever enjoy are the special events created by chefs at their hosted wine o beer or cocktail dinners. This was precisely the case at the dinner we enjoyed recently at Komali as owner Abraham Salum and his executive chef Julio Peraza bestowed an insanely good menu paired with Mi Sueno wines.
Mi Sueno has a pretty terrific story that is well worth being retold. It involves the epic climb to the top and eventual ownership of a stellar winery by Rolando Herrera. Herrera is the definition of a self-made man, and winemaker who early on used his home-made bottles of chardonnay as a calling card, or resume that eventually landed his status in Napa. Continue reading
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We have featured Abraham Salum several times on craveDFW throughout the year, and he is one chef that we never grow tired of chatting with. Abraham always has an entertaining story to share and truly loves his craft. He makes our job here so very simple, offering sage advice like he did in a tamale series.
Abraham is the owner of Salum, the New American restaurant tucked away on the outskirts of Uptown at Cole and Fitzhugh, and Komali. Komali is a fun and energetic restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine much like he experienced when living in Mexico City. Continue reading
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