Syrian cuisine
Middle Eastern food
Syrian cuisine is the traditional food of Syria, characterized by grains, legumes, lamb, and olive oil.
Dishes like hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shawarma reflect the country's position at the crossroads of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian culinary traditions.
Meals emphasize mezze—small shared plates—and hospitality rituals around food.
We ordered a spread of Syrian cuisine: tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, and grilled kebabs.
- shawarmaCarved rotating-spit meat
- lambJuvenile sheep
- sumacSpice shrub, sometimes irritating
- za'atarLevantine herb blend
- bulgurDried cracked wheat kernels
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