10 Most Popular Foods in Qatar You Should Try – Tickle Your Taste Buds!

This is the king of all Qatari dishes. Machboos is a mouthwatering dish that comes with a fragrant mix of long-grain rice, meat, and a delightful blend of spices. The secret to its fantastic flavour is the baharat spice mix that includes cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. You can find this at street markets as well as at some of the best hotels in Doha

Harees is a delightful dish that combines ground wheat and tender chicken, resulting in a creamy and porridge-like texture. Its seemingly modest ingredients come together to create a dish that's rich, satisfying, and utterly comforting. While it's a staple during Ramadan, its appeal is timeless. This is a Ramadan favourite, but the likes of Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli serve it all year long!

This can best be described as Qatar's creamy take on risotto. In this dish, rice is cooked down with butter and spices until it turns velvety soft. Add to that some chicken or fish, and you've got a dish that's not only delectable but also comforting and filling. Each spoonful of Madrouba brings a burst of flavour, promising to treat your senses.

Ghuzi is a dish that's all about grandeur and generosity. Picture a whole roasted lamb or mutton presented on top of a bed of nutty rice. This is a dish that truly embodies the spirit of Qatari hospitality. Food really does taste better when it's shared, and Ghuzi is the perfect dish to enjoy with a group of friends or family.

This is a dish that challenges your palate with its sweet and savoury combination. Balaleet starts with vermicelli, sweetened and cooked to perfection, then topped with a fluffy, savoury omelette. It might sound a tad unusual, but it's a flavour combination that truly works. Balaleet is usually served for breakfast.

Who can resist the allure of a crispy, perfectly fried pastry? Samboosa is Qatar's version of the beloved samosa. Filled with spiced meats and veggies, these tiny, triangular treats are perfect for a snack on the go. Every bite of a Samboosa delivers a satisfying crunch, followed by a burst of spicy flavours!

Thareed is what you get when you blend a comforting stew with soft, absorbent bread. In this dish, layers of thin bread are soaked in a savoury, meaty stew full of vegetables. The bread soaks up the flavourful broth and becomes soft and wonderfully tasty. It's like a Middle Eastern pot pie that fills you up and warms you from the inside out.

These sweet dumplings are deep-fried to a perfect golden brown, which results in a dough ball that's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Drizzle them with sweet date syrup, and you have a dessert that's impossible to resist. Savouring Luqaimat is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you are looking for something on the healthier side, Margoog is your dish. This vegetable and meat stew is traditionally cooked in a clay pot, which allows all the flavours to meld together perfectly. With an assortment of fresh vegetables and tender chunks of meat, Margoog is as nourishing as it is delicious.

After all that food, there's nothing like a cup of traditional Qatari coffee, or Gahwa as Qataris like to call it, to cleanse the palate. It is a coffee like no other, infused with cardamom and saffron, giving it an aroma and flavour that's unique and memorable. Having a cup of Qatari Coffee is a gentle, soothing end to your culinary adventure.