what should I get? I dont want anything weird since I'm hungry and its my first time. Anything thats good and the meat must be chicken or beef only.
2007-09-28 09:53:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
I don't know whats on the menu yet, but something thats common.
2007-09-28 09:54:08 · update #1
Some common Middle Eastern dishes that are good...
For the most part, the food is good and you won't find anything weird and grossly flavored, unless you count lamb, but you're wanting chicken or beef. Just go in with an open mind and there to have fun. Don't over think or psyche yourself out by the "mystery" dishes of a new cuisine.
Appetizers
Hummus (chickpea dip)
Baba Ganoush (eggplant dip)
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Entrees
Shish Kabobs
Sharma
Gyros
Grains
Couscous
Pilaf
Pita (bread)
Vegetarian
Falafels
Salad
Tabouleh
Yogurt-Cucumber
2007-09-28 11:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for recommendations, Do you like spicy food? tell if yes or no on the spice. Do you like vegetarian meals, there will be some different things to accommodate you.
I'm sure that it will have a brief description of the way it is prepared to help you out.
There should be pasta dishes to choose from also, pea or bean dishes along with meat dishes.
There are just so many countries that middle east could encompass
2007-09-28 10:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want meat? Try falafel and hummus on a pita with pickled vegetables and fried potatoes and hot peppers (typical middle eastern snack food). It's safer and healthier than meat, and much less 'weird' than shawarma.
2007-09-28 10:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by bovinotarian 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask the waiter to recommend something for a first timer. or try to get a couple of the appetizers so you can see what flavors you like.
2007-09-28 10:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by at5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chicken schwarma (not sure on sp) its a sandwich like meal... that or shish twook (again not sure on sp) this is a shishkabob with rice and veggies
and hummas and pita bread is always good!
2007-09-28 09:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shish kebab and pilaf rice. They are just delicious.
2007-09-28 10:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Sal SR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scroll waaaay down this screen to see what is in each dish:
http://mideastfood.about.com/
2007-09-28 09:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋