Eating South Asian and Middle Eastern Food in Beijing (Part 1) (Section 1B of 4)
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Summary: This travel note introduces Eating South Asian and Middle Eastern Food in Beijing (Part 1). Over the past few years, I have visited many Middle Eastern and South Asian restaurants in Beijing, some of which have already closed down. It is useful for readers interested in Beijing Halal Food, Muslim Travel, Middle Eastern Food.
On May 20, 2020, it was Zainab's birthday, and we went to Al Safir for Iftar. Ever since Zainab ate with their family last year, she has fallen in love with Arabic food, especially Levantine cuisine. We were originally going to take our honeymoon in the Middle East this year, but now we have to satisfy our cravings by eating at an Arabic restaurant instead.
They offer both à la carte and Iftar buffet, and they also have dates for Iftar. We had a buffet with a wide variety of salads, and we could drink cup after cup of Arabic lentil soup. We ordered the garlic hummus, falafel, and a mixed grill platter; their grilled meat is incredibly delicious!
A more unique dish is yogurt-sauce Kibbeh, which is a small patty made from ground wheat, onions, beef, lamb, and various Middle Eastern spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc.), with a fried beef exterior and a lamb filling. The word Kibbeh comes from North Levantine Arabic and means ball; this dish originated in the Levant region and is popular throughout the Middle East.
Summary: This travel note introduces Eating South Asian and Middle Eastern Food in Beijing (Part 1). Over the past few years, I have visited many Middle Eastern and South Asian restaurants in Beijing, some of which have already closed down. It is useful for readers interested in Beijing Halal Food, Muslim Travel, Middle Eastern Food.
On May 20, 2020, it was Zainab's birthday, and we went to Al Safir for Iftar. Ever since Zainab ate with their family last year, she has fallen in love with Arabic food, especially Levantine cuisine. We were originally going to take our honeymoon in the Middle East this year, but now we have to satisfy our cravings by eating at an Arabic restaurant instead.
They offer both à la carte and Iftar buffet, and they also have dates for Iftar. We had a buffet with a wide variety of salads, and we could drink cup after cup of Arabic lentil soup. We ordered the garlic hummus, falafel, and a mixed grill platter; their grilled meat is incredibly delicious!
A more unique dish is yogurt-sauce Kibbeh, which is a small patty made from ground wheat, onions, beef, lamb, and various Middle Eastern spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc.), with a fried beef exterior and a lamb filling. The word Kibbeh comes from North Levantine Arabic and means ball; this dish originated in the Levant region and is popular throughout the Middle East.
