Countries in the middle east?

Question

Which Country in middle east is well known for good hospitality and great food?

Answer 1

I am an American living in Tunisia and I love Tunisia very much! The country is so full of history (has been under the rule of Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Ottomans, Beys, and French; played a significant part in WWII, was the center of the ancient world with Carthage as the capitol, etc) and it has so many beautiful places to visit! It is unlike any other Arab country in that is has a lot of greenery. There are also many historical ruins in just about every part of the country you go to.

The people are so warm and hospitable. They instantly welcome you as one of their own and treat you like family. They would give you the shirt off their backs if they thought you wanted it, and they always save the best part of every meal for their guests. The country on a whole is a very safe country. I have lived in Tunis and Monastir and have visited other parts of the country without any problem. There are not many places in this world where a women can walk the streets alone in the middle of the night without fear. Yet I often take late night walks (around 11pm) and have never had any problems and have never felt fearful.

As for food, it is very delicious! A combination of traditional Berber, Middle Eastern, and French. Seafood is a mainstay of the Tunisia diet. Tunisian meals are social events and the longer the better. A typical meal would begin with shorba (soup), Brik, followed by Slada mechouia - grilled green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and finely chopped garlic. Spices and olive oil are added and the salad is garnished with tuna fish, hard eggs, olives and sometimes capers. Assorted stews follow roasts of lamb, veal or fish, tajine - a rich, flavorsome omelet baked with chopped meat, vegetables and cheese. Fresh salad, fruits, pastries and custards, coffee and tea make the finale.

I could go on and on, but I think I've written enough! lol

Answer 2

It's certainly true as Jenny (above) says that Turkey is very hospitable and welcoming, and the food is without doubt the best. But I think Turkey lies outside most people's definition of the Middle East (whatever happened to the Near East, by the way? Where did it go?)

I've spent over a year in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Egypt, but everyone without exception that I've met who has travelled widely in the region says that Syria is the most welcoming, unspoilt and hospitable country.

Likewise, everyone who has travelled from South Africa to Egypt through Africa (I met a lot of them in Egypt) says that Sudan is the most welcoming country there. They still treat strangers like most poor countries did in the 1960s, not allowing them to camp outside the village but bringing them in and insisting on giving them a bed and food without cost.

Answer 3

I must say it is Turkey (Europe or middle-east? depends who you ask).
As far as food goes, Turkish people love to feed you, and will enjoy spending a day just cooking an evening meal for you, with so many dishes, the table is filled. Good luck spending time in Turkey without gaining wait. The first Turkish word I learned was "Ye", which is how they tell you ,"EAT!".
A typical "traditional" meal : soup, then white beans in tomato sauce, or a plate with rice and chickpeas & meat sauce, then "manti" (mini raviolis - handmade - in a garlic-yogurt sauce), then the main course with rice, meat, borek (pastry with cheese or meat filling), stuffed peppers/tomatoes and salad. Oh, and rolled grape-vine leaves, stuffed with rice / ground beef. MMmmmm. Then you get black tea with dessert (a plate with baklava and/or pastry and/or cake) and later Turkish coffee and then a platter of fruit will be placed in front of you and if you aren`t quick enough, the host /ess will peel fruit and place it in front of you. 4 hours and a few kilos later you may leave, only to be given extras (esp. dessert) to take home with you.
Turks love having guests as much as they love feeding them. You`ll get the best beds, they hand you new pyjamas to wear, you`ll be shown around everywhere, be "wined and dined", but you probably won`t be allowed to pay a cent. When your trip is over they will want you to stay longer anyway. And they`ll give you presents to take with you too.
It`s all a bit crazy, and completely lovable. Of course, other folks in the middle-east are also very hospitable, and also have great food. I just found it taken to the extreme in Turkey.

Answer 4

I found the people of Oman to be very friendly and open. Best food would probably be had in the Levant, i.e. Syria, Lebanon, etc. However, the food in all of the Arabic nations is going to be good, look for Lebanese restaurants though.

Answer 5

Lebonese food is the best...I don't know about hospitality there now with all the terrorists that they have in-country though. Find a good Lebonese restaurant in your own country and try them out.


Worst would be Malaysian...in my opinion.

Answer 6

you asked about middle east countries and the middle east countries are.. israi(palsain)+jordan+syria_lenanon these are the middle east countries we cant say oman or uae from middle east countries i am from jordan in middle east and the best food not in jordan its syria..

Answer 7

UAE and Oman

UAE is more modern and hi tech, while Oman is kind of laid back and relaxed.

Great places, both of them.

Answer 8

United Arab Emirates.

Answer 9

all of them