Downtown Dubai
With an all-Vietnamese team in the kitchen, you can be sure the tastes are lusciously authentic at this upmarket restaurant. It's been around forever but…
Must-see restaurants in Middle East
Sur
On the ground floor of the Sur Hotel (the entrance faces the other side of the block), this is a popular and lively local restaurant. It serves tasty bean…
Dubai
Billing itself as a neighbourhood eatery despite being housed in one of Dubai's most touristy malls, Common Grounds offers wholesome dishes with decent…
Kuwait City
Ridley's is a funky little burger joint inside the Salhia Complex mall, with retro school chairs and bookshelves, plus cutlery stored in classic Tate &…
Qeshm Island
This simple place on the waterfront opposite the Ghal’e-ye Portoghaliha (ghaleh means ‘castle’ in Farsi) serves delicious Arabic seafood in the cool of…
Doha
Established in 1998 under its former name, Moon Palace, Yee Hwa was the first Korean and Japanese restaurant to open its doors in Qatar. It’s a favourite…
Doha
A range of snacks like chapatis, samosas, potato squares and curious lolly waffles (potato shapes on sticks) are served with a view of Doha's skyline as…
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte Salhiya
Kuwait City
Outside the entrance of Salhiya Complex, this restaurant is decorated like a classic French bistro, with simple wooden chairs and clean tablecloths. It's…
Tehran
Photos of Western rock and movie royalty (Freddie Mercury in particular) gaze down from the walls of this compact cafe, one of Tehran’s oldest. It's a…
Kuwait City
For an inexpensive eating option inside The Avenues mall, head to this tasty Kuwaiti fast food chain in the food court. It serves top shawarmas, shish…
East Jerusalem
Even if you're not staying at the American Colony Hotel, it's worth stopping by the Courtyard Restaurant for Middle Eastern dishes served on tiled tables…
Bur Dubai
One of the first restaurants to open in Al Seef (maybe why it snagged one of the top Creek views), this restaurant does breakfast particularly well, with…
United Arab Emirates
Al Roof is the place to be: always pumping with local families digging into mezze spreads, manakeesh or pizza, while couples and groups of women smoke…
Doha
A bit on the gaudy side, with gold-fabric-upholstered chairs and lighting crystal beads, this classic Italian restaurant serves tasty rustic pizzas, and…
Kuwait City
This modern boutique dessert coffee shop serves various treats from crepes and pancakes to French toast and cheesecake slathered in rich chocolate. The …
Manama
Tucked away inside the quiet Bab Al Bahrain Mall at the entrance to Manama Souq south of the Bab Al Bahrain, Naseef made its name with a vivid-hued mango…
Tel Aviv
Bamboo-laden walls, ceilings, art and furnishings whisk diners from Tel Aviv's concrete frenzy to a Southeast Asian beach hut scene. Home to the first and…
United Arab Emirates
This elegant restaurant at the Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort has a good selection of pizzas, pastas and risottos (all under Dhs100 and with a few good…
Dubai
Unicorns and other colourful mythical creatures are the inspiration behind this childhood-fantasy of a cafe in Al Wasl. The ice creams and cakes are an…
Esfahan
Just off Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq, this restaurant uses stained glass, colourful tiles and takhts (daybeds) to create a Qajar-era ambience. It's a pretty…
Kuwait City
Part burger joint, part modern Kuwaiti diwaniya (traditional gathering), Dukkan Burger serves a decent beef burger, plus shawarma burgers with local aioli…
Kuwait City
Inside the modern tent-like Marina Waves structure, off the corniche, Maki serves decent sushi, sashimi and Asian mains (noodles, rice, teriyaki chicken…
Saudi Arabia
A delicious no-frills South Asian eating outlet northwest of the centre, popular with migrant workers and local Saudis alike. The South Asian staff…
Manama
This mall outpost of Café Lilou lacks the class and atmosphere of the famous Adliya branch, but the food and cakes are just as good. An admirable attempt…
Jerusalem
Part of the Jerusalem Press Club complex in the self-contained, red-roofed village of Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Touro has stunning views of the Old City's…
Esfahan
Locals congregate around this humble shopfront to buy an afternoon snack of fereni – a tapioca-like dessert served with honey. Some pause to eat it…
Downtown Dubai
Meat lovers will be in heaven at this rustic-elegant lair with stellar views of the Burj Khalifa from the terrace tables. Start with a selection of…
Bur Dubai
More than 10 of these Indian eateries are dotted around town, but this outpost in Al Seef with its cobbled courtyard has to be the prettiest. Originating…
Sur
It takes about five minutes to walk the length of the counter in this bakery: not because it's particularly large, but just because of the complex array…
Beirut
Old Beirut lives on through clever recreations such as this chic coffeehouse, which is designed to evoke the city's 'Paris of the East' past. The menu…
Iran
Locals rate this the best feed in Qazvin, and it's hard to argue. The handy picture menu helps visitors explore beyond kababs and try some Iranian…
Nizwa
This simple venue with seating on the pavement has one of the best night-time views in Oman. Situated opposite the souq, the cafe overlooks the fort and…
Abu Dhabi
If you're missing your pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), head here. Sure the broth isn't as complex and full-bodied as you'd get in a Hanôi canteen but it's…
Shiraz
Out in the suburbs, the Soofi is where middle-class Shirazi families come to celebrate big occasions and it can be loads of fun on weekends when live…
Northern Saudi Arabia
Anywhere else, the Alqasr would be just another restaurant, but this is a town where eating out constitutes sitting on patio furniture and tucking into…
Doha
Specialising in slow-cooked tajines served in copper pots, plus grills and salads, this casual place has indoor and outdoor seating for souq-watching…
Riyadh
This little eating outlet built its reputation on its delicious, freshly baked manakeesh (flatbread), which can come stuffed with a host of ingredients,…
Sharjah
The Sharjah branch of this popular mini-chain enjoys cult status among locals for its authentic Iranian cuisine. The spicy, tender kebabs are particularly…
Bur Dubai
If you’ve never had Singaporean food, Peppercrab is perfect for surrendering your culinary virginity. Prepare your palate with wasabi shrimp and seafood…
Kuwait City
With a genteel air in the upmarket Salhiya mall, Dikakeen serves up classy interpretations of Middle Eastern street food, from tangy shish taouk (grilled…
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