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Best 1 Mujaddara Makhbousa

Mujaddara Makhbousa is a traditional Levantine dish consisting of a combination of rice and brown lentils that are cooked together until tender. The defining characteristic of the "makhbousa" variation is that the cooked lentil and rice mixture is firmly pressed into a mold or pan, then inverted and...

8.68 Great
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Levantine favorite praised for deeply caramelized onions, creamy lentils, and rustic complexity; appearance and dense consistency can divide diners.

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2 Manakish
Manakish

Manakish is a popular Levantine flatbread consisting of dough topped with za'atar, cheese, or ground meat. It is traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven or on a domed metal griddle known as a saj. Widely eaten as a morning meal across Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, it is typically cut into wedges a...

8.58 Great
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Highly regarded Levantine breakfast bread with za'atar and cheese versions widely loved; strong street and bakery reputation.

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3 Mujadara Hamra

Mujadara Hamra is a traditional Middle Eastern dish featuring red lentils and toasted bulgur wheat. The vibrant red color comes from pomegranate molasses, a key ingredient distinguishing it from more common versions. This vegetarian staple originates in Lebanon and Syria, offering a hearty and flavo...

4 Mujadara Hammoud

Mujadara is a traditional Middle Eastern dish composed of cooked lentils and grains, such as rice or cracked wheat, combined with deeply caramelized or fried onions. Often served as an affordable and nutritious vegetarian staple across the Levant, the dish utilizes simple ingredients to create a com...

8.55 Great
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Comforting Lebanese lentil dish gains complexity from noodles, citrus, herbs, and caramelized onions; dense starchiness can feel heavy.

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5 Shish Tawook (Lebanese Chicken Kebab)

Shish Tawook is a Lebanese and broader Levantine grilled chicken kebab marinated in yogurt, lemon, and garlic, widely popular across the Middle East and a staple of Lebanese restaurant menus globally.

8.45 Great
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Levantine chicken kebab favorite with strong marinade appeal, high casual ratings, and broad Middle Eastern restaurant presence.

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6 Elie Saab
Elie Saab

Elie Saab is a celebrated Lebanese luxury fashion brand specializing in haute couture eveningwear. Established in 1965, the house is particularly recognized for its elaborate bridal collections and red-carpet designs. Intricate detailing using materials such as silk and lace defines Saab’s aesthetic...

7 Roz a djej
Roz a djej

Roz a djej is a traditional Lebanese dish consisting of spiced rice cooked with minced meat, typically beef or lamb, and served with chicken. The dish is garnished with toasted nuts such as almonds, pine nuts, or pistachios, and is commonly served at festive occasions, family gatherings, and holiday...

8.36 Great
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Widely appreciated Lebanese celebration dish with warmly spiced meat rice, chicken, and nuts; rich composition can feel heavy.

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8 Mjaddret riz

Mjaddret riz is a traditional Lebanese main course featuring lentils and rice. It’s distinguished by its substantial onion topping, browned in olive oil for added flavor and texture. This dish provides a hearty and flavorful meal suitable for those seeking authentic Middle Eastern cuisine or explori...

8.34 Great
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Widely loved mujaddara rice variant; humble ingredients, strong Levantine reputation, less celebrated than canonical onion-topped versions.

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9 Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran is a prominent figure in 20th-century literature. Born in Lebanon and raised in America, he’s recognized for his unique blend of poetry and prose. His work, particularly *The Prophet*, explores universal themes like love, marriage, and spirituality through evocative imagery and philoso...

10 Rishta
Rishta

Rishta is a traditional Middle Eastern soup or stew featuring lentils and flat noodles. The dish is part of the culinary traditions of countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and other regions of the Levant. It typically incorporates ingredients such as caramelized onions, garlic, and various spices, crea...

8.23 Great
Why this score

Respected Levantine comfort dish combining lentils, noodles, tangy accents, and aromatics; rustic presentation and textural softness limit universal enthusiasm.

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11 Mloukhieh
Mloukhieh

Mloukhieh is a traditional Middle Eastern stew made from the leaves of the jute plant, known as molokhia or jute mallow. The leaves are finely chopped and simmered in a broth made from chicken, rabbit, or beef, resulting in a dense, slightly viscous texture. Highly significant in Lebanese, Syrian, a...

8.20 Great
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Levantine jute mallow stew has strong cultural devotion, but texture is polarizing outside the region.

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12 Seven Spice

Seven spice, commonly known as baharat in the Levant, is a foundational aromatic blend used extensively in Lebanese and Syrian cooking. The mixture typically combines allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, coriander, and nutmeg to create a warm and savory flavor profile. It is primarily ut...

8.17 Great
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Foundational Levantine blend with broad savory utility and balanced sweet pepperiness; substantial regional variation prevents a singular benchmark.

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13 Adas bil Hamod

Adas bil Hamod is a traditional Lebanese lentil soup featuring lentils cooked with lemon juice and frequently incorporating wilted chard or spinach. This hearty vegetarian dish is particularly popular during Lent and throughout the winter months in Lebanon and Syria. It provides a flavorful and nutr...

14 Kibbeh Adas

Kibbeh Adas is a traditional Levantine dish featuring spiced lentils encased in a bulgur wheat shell. It resembles small oval patties or dumplings and is commonly associated with festive occasions and religious observances, particularly during Lent. This vegan version offers a flavorful representati...

15 Adas bi hamod

Adas bi hamod is a traditional Lebanese soup centered around lentils. It features chard, potatoes, and a prominent lemon flavor, creating a distinctly sour taste. This dish is particularly popular in Levantine cuisine and commonly prepared as a vegetarian option during religious fasts like Lent. It’...

8.05 Great
Why this score

Respected Lebanese sour lentil stew; strong home-cooking reputation, bright flavor, less globally famous than mujaddara or ash.

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16 Body of Saint Charbel Makhlouf (Annaya)

The body of Saint Charbel Makhlouf is enshrined at the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, Lebanon. Saint Charbel was a 19th-century Maronite monk and hermit whose remains were reported to be incorrupt after his death in 1898. The tomb and the preserved body have become a significant pilgrimage site...

8.04 Great
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Central Lebanese pilgrimage shrine with immense regional spiritual reputation.

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17 Zuhair Murad

Zuhair Murad is a prominent Lebanese luxury fashion brand specializing in exquisite evening wear. Founded in 1995, the house is celebrated for its opulent couture designs, particularly bridal gowns and red carpet collections. Intricate detailing and lavish materials define their creations, making th...

18 Mujaddara Hamra

Mujaddara Hamra is a traditional Lebanese bean dish featuring red lentils and toasted bulgur wheat. The notable element is the slow cooking process which results in intensely sweet, deeply browned caramelized onions creating a rich, dark color and flavor. It’s a staple of Levantine cuisine enjoyed b...

19 Znoud el Sit

Znoud el Sit is a Levantine sweet made from thin pastry sheets wrapped around ashta, a thick milk-based cream. The rolls are fried until crisp or, in some versions, baked, then sweetened with fragrant sugar syrup that may contain rose water or orange-blossom water. They are often garnished with grou...

8.00 Great
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Levantine cream-filled phyllo favorite, highly popular in sweet shops, rich texture but heavy syrup divides.

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20 Incorrupt Body of St. Charbel Makhlouf

Charbel Makhlouf was a nineteenth-century Lebanese Maronite monk and hermit whose remains are venerated at the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, Lebanon. After his death in 1898, reports that his body remained unusually preserved and exuded fluid became an important part of his devotional traditio...

7.96 Good
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Extraordinary importance within Maronite Christianity and extensive miracle tradition, balanced by contested preservation narratives and limited secular verification.

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21 An-Nahar
An-Nahar

An-Nahar is an Arabic-language daily newspaper based in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded in 1933 by Gebran Tueni and developed into a prominent national publication covering Lebanese politics, regional affairs, culture, and public debate. The newspaper has remained associated with the Tueni family, i...

7.96 Good
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Historic Lebanese newspaper celebrated for intellectual influence and periods of independent journalism, despite political alignment and severe financial pressures.

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22 Makhlouta
Makhlouta

Makhlouta is a Levantine dish whose name refers to a mixture, reflecting its combination of several grains and legumes in one pot. Lebanese versions commonly contain lentils, chickpeas, beans, wheat, bulgur, or rice, with the precise ingredients varying by locality and household. It is associated pa...

23 Georges Hobeika

Georges Hobeika is a Lebanese fashion house established in 1960, renowned for its haute couture and ready-to-wear collections characterized by intricate embroidery, lavish embellishments, and luxurious fabrics.

24 Daoud Basha

Daoud Basha is a traditional Lebanese meatball stew simmered in a tangy tamarind and tomato-based sauce, often garnished with pine nuts. The dish is named after a 19th-century Ottoman governor of Lebanon and remains a fixture of Levantine home cooking. It is typically served with rice, offering a co...

7.85 Good
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Lebanese meatball stew is well regarded for tangy sauce and pine nuts, but less iconic globally.

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25 Batata Harra

Batata Harra is a traditional Lebanese dish consisting of cubed potatoes that are either fried or roasted until crispy. The potatoes are tossed with a flavorful mixture of crushed garlic, red chili peppers, olive oil, and fresh cilantro. A squeeze of lemon juice is typically added before serving to...

26 Mdardara
Mdardara

Mdardara is a classic Levantine dish popular in Lebanon and Syria. It consists of lentils and rice or bulgur, topped with crispy fried onions and seasoned with cumin. The dish is known for its simple ingredients and is often served with yogurt or a side salad. It is a common vegetarian option in Mid...

27 Mouawad
Mouawad

Mouawad is a privately held luxury jewelry and watchmaking company founded in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1890. Now headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and Dubai, the family-run business is known for handling exceptionally large and rare diamonds. The brand holds multiple Guinness World Records for creati...

28 Batata Harra (Lebanese)

Batata harra is a traditional Lebanese mezze dish consisting of fried potato cubes seasoned with garlic, red chili, and fresh cilantro. It is widely served as a spicy side dish across Lebanon and the broader Levant region. The name translates literally to "spicy potatoes." This preparation highlight...

29 Maison Rabih Kayrouz

Maison Rabih Kayrouz is a Beirut-based luxury fashion house established in 2013, recognized for its meticulously crafted ready-to-wear and couture collections emphasizing architectural silhouettes and hand-finished details.

30 Selim Mouzannar

Selim Mouzannar is a French-Lebanese jewelry designer who established his eponymous house in Beirut in 1993. The brand is recognized for its intricate craftsmanship, vibrant use of colored gemstones, and the integration of Middle Eastern architectural motifs into fine jewelry. Mouzannar's work has b...

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