Dubai
In keeping with the culinary mash-up trend, Moshi creates truly tasty spins on Nepalese momo (dumplings) and sushi, many meat-free. Top contenders include…
Must-see restaurants in Middle East
Downtown Dubai
The food may not be out of this world, but the views are certainly stellar from the world's highest restaurant (442m) in the Burj Khalifa. Book far ahead…
Beirut
Few things embody the Lebanese culture like its food does. To sample homemade food, visit the weekly open-air market Souk El Tayeb ('the good market'),…
Haifa
Stepping into this unpretentious eatery is like a quick trip to Addis Ababa, raucous soundtrack included. The satisfyingly spicy Ethiopian dishes are…
Tel Aviv
This entirely vegan shawarma joint is planted along the centre of Ibn Gvirol, Tel Aviv’s greasy food artery, and entices diners with roasting seitan on a…
Doha
This posh and novel restaurant on the 47th floor of the iconic Torch building slowly rotates a full 360 degrees during a meal, offering a different…
Jerusalem
Decked out like a glamorous train station waiting room, this fashionable bistro spills into the First Station courtyard. The sophisticated pan-European…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
At this recent Gordon Ramsey venture, the menu includes some heartwarming familiar British dishes, including shepherd's pie, beef wellington and sticky…
Kuwait City
Built to resemble an old Kuwaiti villa, Assaha is an atmospheric place to eat. The stone arches, snugs, majlis (reception room) area, tiled floors and…
Tel Aviv
While juice bars are easy to come by in Tel Aviv, the folks behind Urban Shaman – a naturopath and journalist duo – get a green star for their carefully…
Tel Aviv
The sounds of Carmel Market are many – but the most audible, in the heart of the market, is that of a sole man shouting 'bourekas, bourekas!' from a…
Tel Aviv
A hidden hipster gem, the entrance to Romano is deceiving. Behind the graffiti and gates, through a courtyard and up a staircase, this restaurant is one…
Downtown Dubai
Look for the large Buddha guarding the dining room dressed in sensuous burgundy with gold leaf accents. The menu hopscotches around Asia with classic and…
Iran
Fronted by a badgir (windtower), this late-Safavid house opened as an upmarket restaurant-teahouse in early 2017. Specialities include fish fillets, and…
Southeastern Iran
Max's large, contemporary fast-food place serves unusually good Iranian pizza in the vividly yellow-green upstairs section. Easily missed in the basement…
North Coast
Enjoy spectacular hill views from this warm and welcoming family restaurant in lofty Ayn Hawd, 4km up the steep road from the artists' village. Great…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
With its industrial-chic look, relaxed crew and global comfort food, Fümé brings more than a touch of urban cool to the Marina. The menu features plenty…
Kuwait City
The humble doner has never looked as good as it does at this fast-food kiosk. All of the essential ingredients come into play: flaky pita bread, expertly…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Step into the sparkling blue-and-white dining room, decorated with Delft tiles and decorative clogs, and order a pannekoek (Dutch pancake), which is…
Jerusalem
In the ultra-Orthodox neighbourhood of Mea She'arim, Lekach is a kosher vegetarian cafe popular with young Haredi men but still a comfortable place for…
Iran
The term 'traditional' refers to the excellent food, served with tanour bread fresh from the clay oven – not to the decor, which, while very comfortable,…
Tehran
Tiny, no-frills Khoshbin is an institution among Tehranis, who cram onto the fast-turnover tables for an authentic Gilaki (food from the Gilan region)…
Doha
Chocolate fans should seek this place out: its full counter of irresistible pieces, plus beautifully crafted desserts in cabinets, all look almost too…
Tel Aviv
Not to be confused with its newer sibling restaurant, the Goocha Diner on Ibn Gabirol St, Goocha is the original and better of the two. Locals and…
Jerusalem
Angel Bakery is one of Israel’s leading bakeries and a go-to source for chocolate rugelach (croissants) and spinach, cheese or potato bourekas (flaky…
Jerusalem
Craving a protein hit, vegan brunch or juice stop? This stylish but casual kosher restaurant on the pedestrianised mall has you covered. Healthy recipes…
Jerusalem
It's a hypnotic sight, watching pieces of bright-orange, syrup-soaked kunafeh (soft cheese topped with shredded pastry) carved from a huge tray. Kunafeh…
Beirut
Almayass is one of a number of classy Armenian restaurants in Beirut. Since its founding in 1996, the restaurant has opened franchises throughout the…
Jordan
Downstairs from the Al Joude Hotel, this is one of the most popular gathering places for Irbid’s cool set. Styled along the lines of a Western-style…
Sharjah
Head here for a breakfast of shakshuka and manakeesh or a mezze feast of a dinner with lesser-seen Lebanese specialities of hindbeh (dandelion) salad and…
Bur Dubai
Like a fine wine, some restaurants only get better over time and such is the case with Sind Punjab, the first family eatery to open in Meena Bazaar in…
Beirut
Makan’s serene space, bursting with antiques, is a feast for the aesthete as much as it is for the gourmand. The mostly Asian menus rotate weekly, the art…
Kuwait City
Decorated in a light and airy style, like a contemporary French cafe, this pleasant spot from the international artisan chain is a solid lunch choice. The…
Downtown Dubai
Decorated simply in muted earth colours with Torres wine barrels as a nod to Spanish vino, Boca has a menu that includes such chiringuito (beachside…
Tel Aviv
For one of Tel Aviv's best brunches, head here on Saturday between noon and 6pm, when the garden tables are full of locals noshing on organic egg dishes,…
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a haven for kosher eaters, who often can't eat the meat in less kosher-friendly cities around the world. Luckily Mahane Yehuda's newest meat…
East Jerusalem
The relatively chic and cosy Scandinavian-themed Nordic Café is a perfect place to stop for a coffee, fresh juice cocktail, pretty pastries or freshly…
Kuwait City
Smart Middle Eastern restaurant in a lovely setting with a large terrace and calming park views. The menu's mezze offerings are decent, including well…
Dubai
Secreted on the grounds of the fairy-tale Jumeirah Mosque, this comfy-luxe lair lets you sink into white couches for a camelccino (cappuccino with camel…
Jerusalem
Just off bustling Jaffa Rd, Dire is always a treat. Delicious vegetarian and meaty Ethiopian dishes are served on platters of injera (spongy teff-based…
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