The 7 Most Popular Lebanese Dishes to Try
It is not easy to find traditional Lebanese dishes outside Lebanon as they have preserved their recipes from getting exploited from the ideas of other dishes for a very long time. You can visit Lebanon and still try out their authentic Lebanese cuisines and flavours just like how it was years and centuries ago. When you are headed to Beirut, prepare yourself to try out some new foods from the hearty recipes of Lebanon.
Kibbeh
Kibbeh is the national dish of the country and can keep you wanting for more because of its crunch that dissolves into a mixture of sautéed pine nuts and minced meat. The added secret spices with really give your tongue a workout. Kibbeh is served with fresh greens to keep your taste and health balance intact.Kafta
Kafta is a special meatball made of little lamb mead, beef, or chicken. It is mixed with onion, breadcrumbs, parsley and spices and then barbecued with a little olive oil on top. It is a meatball recipe that you will not forget because of its secret spices.Hummus
There is a rumour that whoever has tried hummus once has fallen in love with it forever, and no one has denied it yet. This special blend of chickpea, garlic, and tahini is a perfect sauce for every snack and meal.Fattoush
Fattoush is a vegetable salad made from the crispy lettuce, vegetables, and bread. It is a healthy breakfast or dinner in Lebanon that is complimented with hummus all the time. If you have been stuffing yourself with meat ever since you came to Beirut, Fattoush will give you a healthy break.Rice Pilaf
Rice is a staple food in middle-eastern countries, and Lebanon has its own way of making rice pilaf. It is served with different meat dishes to taste perfect in every spoonful you eat. The traditional way of making this dish is to add fried vermicelli noodles to it for a perfect blend from rice to meat.Manakish
Manakish is a special bread that resembles your regular pizza. A wide stretched bread is topped with thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and olive oil. It is a popular breakfast, but you can find it in the streets all day. Try out this special sister dish of pizza with fresh vegetables and pickles, and you will never forget the feeling.















Dolma is a special stuffed food that was originated in Azerbaijan. Making dolma involves a process of mixing minced or finely chopped meat with rice, some greens, salt, and pepper. The mixture is rolled and wrapped in salt-water pickled vine leaves and cooked. You can also try out the vegetable stuffed dolma if you are not a fan of meat.
Kibbeh Bil Sanieh is cooked in every household and is a national dish as well. It consists of three layers of meat and onions, where the top layer is made of minced meat, spices, salt, pepper, and onion paste. Another key ingredient is Bhurgal which is a type of par-boiled wheat cereal. Served with natural yoghurt is a must when you are in Syria.
Fattoush is a special bread salad which is an all-time great meal in Syria. It is made with bread, vegetables, greens, and sometimes meat. The dish is derived from the Lebanese cuisine, and Fattoush is derived from ‘fattat’ which means flatbread. First, the bread is mixed with chopped vegetables and then tossed with lemon juice, salt, pepper, sumac, and olive oil. It is a healthy salad that you can include with any of your meal to keep your green levels high....