A trip to Jordan is incomplete without sampling some of the mouth-watering delicacies of the traditional Levantine cuisine.
Whether you get to know the country through an atmospheric exploration of its simple, yet delicious street food options, or you prefer a more sophisticated journey through Jordan’s culinary culture at one of the country’s fantastic restaurants, any visitor to Jordan will find plenty to amuse the palette and tantalise the taste buds.
Made up of multiple dishes, dips, salads and appetisers, a traditional Arabic Mezze will give travellers the opportunity to sample many of the tastes of Jordan in one sitting, but the gastronomic adventure doesn’t end there; don’t leave the country without sampling some of the following typical Jordanian delicacies:
Mansaf: The national dish of Jordan, Mansaf is a celebratory meal, of lamb cooked in fermented, dried yogurt, served on a huge platter in the centre of the table and shared with all diners who eat it using bread in the place of plates or cutlery.
Falafel sandwiches: An easy, cheap and delicious snack on the go, falafel sandwiches are usually made to go at street stalls and topped off with tomato, hummus and spicy red sauce.
Shwarma: The meat lover’s answer to falafel, the Jordanian shwarma is the original kebab. Stalls selling this either chicken, lamb or beef shwarma can be found on every street corner and make a tasty treat any time of the day.
Kanafeh: One of the richest foods of Jordan, Kanafeh is a delicious combination of cheese baked in the oven with a sweet butter and rose water until its golden and crispy on top and soft and creamy in the middle.
