Qatar is home to a host of scrumptious street food that will leave you craving for more. Here is a list of all the must-try items to be had while holidaying in this thriving Middle Eastern country.
Machboos
One of the most famous local foods in Qatar, Machboos is a scrumptious spicy rice dish that is made using marinated chicken, beef, lamb, camel or fish. Deeply ingrained in the hearts of locals, this staple dish is served in almost every restaurant in Qatar.
Saloona
Saloona, which is a classic Arabian stew, is quite a versatile dish in Qatari cuisine. Often eaten as an appetizer in Qatari family gatherings and usually made with chicken, this dish can also be cooked with other types of meat such as lamb, beef or even fish! if you are ever holidaying in the region, this mouthwatering delicacy can be found in some of the best restaurants in Doha.
Baleelat
Being a traditional breakfast dish that lures both locals and tourists alike, Baleelat is a delicious dessert that will leave you craving more. Consisting of vermicelli sweetened with sugar, cardamom, rose water and saffron, this dish is best served with an overlaying egg, sautéed onions or potatoes. As you while away in one of the best Al Najada Doha Hotel Apartments by Oaks, consider preparing this dish yourself or ordering it in.
Shawarma
A favourite among many in the world, the bustling Doha streets are filled with stacks of shawarmas. Made by grilling boneless strips of chicken or beef on rotating skewers, each restaurant serving this dish has a distinct taste that varies from the other. Interestingly, the dish is also priced modestly at most restaurants and hotels, so you can easily savour it without putting a dent in your savings.
