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Ankara Köfte

Ankara Köfte is a savory Turkish dish made from spiced lamb mince formed into patties, perfect for a satisfying main course meal.

🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey$$

Bamia

Bamia is a flavorful Middle Eastern stew featuring tender lamb and okra, simmered in a rich tomato sauce flavored with aromatic herbs and spices. This hearty dish is traditionally served with rice and makes for a comforting evening meal.

🇸🇩 Sudan$$

Tandir Kabob

Tandir Kabob is a traditional Middle Eastern dish featuring succulent, marinated lamb cooked until tender, served with a flavorful blend of spices and fresh herbs.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan$$$

Sabra Grills

Sabra Grills is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring marinated and grilled chicken breasts served with pita bread, hummus, and fresh vegetables.

🇵🇸 Palestine$$

Bahraini Saffron Cloud

Delight in the delicate layers of Bahraini Saffron Cloud, a traditional dessert that blends fragrant spices and nuts with creamy textures.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Manti Eshli

Manti Eshli is a traditional dish featuring small dumplings filled with spiced ground lamb, served with a tangy tomato and yogurt sauce, garnished with mint.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan$$

Lahm Bou Meniarin

Lahm Bou Meniarin is a flavorful Middle Eastern stew featuring tender lamb cooked with aromatic spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, enriched with almonds and fresh parsley for a delightful burst of flavors.

🇹🇩 Chad$$

Yakhta

Yakhta is a hearty Middle Eastern stew made with tender lamb, a medley of vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal.

🇷🇺 Tatarstan, Russia$$

Za'atar Manakish

Za'atar Manakish is a Middle Eastern flatbread topped with a flavorful blend of za'atar seasoning and olive oil. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it offers a delightful combination of crunchy, chewy bread and earthy, tangy topping.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$

Samoon Tsunami

The Samoon Tsunami is a delightful Middle-Eastern inspired sandwich, featuring a flavorful beef mixture combined with fresh vegetables and herbs, all nestled into soft samoon bread. Perfect for a hearty lunch or an invigorating dinner.

🇮🇶 Iraq$$

I've been...

Ankara Köfte

Bamia

Tandir Kabob

Sabra Grills

Bahraini Saffron Cloud

Manti Eshli

Lahm Bou Meniarin

Yakhta

Za'atar Manakish

Samoon Tsunami

I've been...

Ankara Köfte

Bamia

Tandir Kabob

Sabra Grills

Bahraini Saffron Cloud

Manti Eshli

Lahm Bou Meniarin

Yakhta

Za'atar Manakish

Samoon Tsunami