NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

August 24, 2020

Street Food

My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat

A unique handmade bread from the village, no garlic and no onions, falafel at Robert Sadat are "light", not complicated, and straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review

Street Food | London UK Europe

UK

January 15, 2020

Street Food

TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review

Let the challenge begin: how many good discoveries can you do in four days? Forget the hassle and follow my steps. After eating 56 items this week, these are the ones I preferred. Check out the Top40…

January 15, 2020 | Recommended | London

Food at The Zoo in Berlin is Good!

Street Food | Germany Europe

Europe

October 25, 2019

Street Food

Food at The Zoo in Berlin is Good!

Sometimes you find good food in the least expected places, and one of them is the Zoo in Berlin. Commercial, touristic, and loaded with kids on a Sunday, enjoying a pleasant lunch was not on my list.…

October 25, 2019 | Street Food | Germany

Mechtah Abou Elias: Zahle's Famous Traditional Bread

Street Food | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

October 18, 2019

Street Food

Mechtah Abou Elias: Zahle's Famous Traditional Bread

I've been to Zahle before, but I only had time to have breakfast at Massaad and buy some milk cookies. Coming back was a must. My second visit started with Furn Mar Elias, a well-known place in Zahle…

October 18, 2019 | Street Food | Zahle

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Street Food | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 30, 2019

Street Food

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Four skewers rolling on the lower floor, air-conditioned seating in the upper floor, Royal Souvlaki seems to be a renowned destination for local traditional food. Filming a movie about Athens, the…

July 30, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

Just Pita: Trying Kontosouvli for the First Time

Street Food | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 27, 2019

Street Food

Just Pita: Trying Kontosouvli for the First Time

I was hungry and the choices were not many; at walking distance, a couple of hundred meters from the hotel, Just Pita welcomes late-night visitors. With an aim to try as many local dishes as…

July 27, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 25, 2019

Street Food

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand that started at Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many, making it one of the souk's…

July 25, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!

Street Food | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 24, 2019

Street Food

One of the Best Falafel in Town; Tabbara Beirut!

Pure fava beans, no chickpeas, a little tiny addition of garlic you won't even feel: that's what makes Tabbara's falafel so special. Open since 1914, the shop produces unique sandwiches all the…

July 24, 2019 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun

Furn el Mouallem: Traditional Bread and Mankish in Mokhtara

Street Food | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

July 18, 2019

Street Food

Furn el Mouallem: Traditional Bread and Mankish in Mokhtara

What makes a Manoucheh even more unique than a conventional one, is when it’s baked using the dough of standard Lebanese bread. One of three bakeries I know other than Al Zahaa in Jezzine and…

July 18, 2019 | Reviews | Shouf

"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!

Street Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

Street Food

"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!

Welcome to the lab where shawarma is served with style. White and orange are the colors, with designs reminding you of a lab. Shawarma is the star reinvented with several new recipes never seen…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Beirut

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

Street Food

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

(Beirutista) For Angela Sawan, a nutrition and dietetics graduate from the American University of Beirut, healthy eating might seem second nature. But the 30-something food science expert, who…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Is-Suq tal-Belt: The Street Food Marketplace of Malta

Street Food | Malta Europe

Europe

April 14, 2019

Street Food

Is-Suq tal-Belt: The Street Food Marketplace of Malta

A journey of international culinary specialties from around the globe. All under one roof! The iconic Victorian-era structure in Valletta, affectionately known as Is-Suq tal-Belt, has been…

April 14, 2019 | Reviews | Malta

Kaakeh Square: Traditional, Upscale and Tasty

Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 13, 2019

Street Food

Kaakeh Square: Traditional, Upscale and Tasty

"Kaakeh" for the famous Lebanese bread and "Square" for its shape. Kaake Square has taken our local conventional street food to another level; upscale and clean, Kaakeh Square serves a selection of…

April 13, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

Street Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Street Food

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

El Hajj Nasr, the famous street food eatery of Achrafieh has expended’ now open on Sassine Square, the famous Hajj Nasr, the Lebanese street food destination of Beirut is now open all day long.…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Achrafieh

Burger Square: A Tasty Street Food Burger in Tripoli

Street Food | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

March 06, 2019

Street Food

Burger Square: A Tasty Street Food Burger in Tripoli

There’s a burger shop in Tripoli and it’s called Burger Square. One door shop, no music, simple decor, and an open kitchen, the fast-casual eatery sells a selection of burgers, hotdogs,…

March 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Tripoli

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Street Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Street Food

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Google led me to Batal, a street food restaurant on the Ballouneh highway. Amazing and mouthwatering photos you want to try! I was excited to see double patties and double cheese, submarine…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Keserwan

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Street Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Street Food

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Welcome to the kingdom of fries and potatoes. Yellow is the color; positivity is the mood. Boutata is the heaven of "Batata" prepared in different unconventional ways. Following the account on…

March 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun

Street Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 03, 2019

Street Food

Mr.Crepe: Crepes of My Childhood, My Personal Favorite in Feytroun

I still remember my favorite reward, as a child, was when I went to Mr. Crepe for some crepes. The famous Mr. Crepe serves delicious round preparations from a simple container. I don't think anybody…

March 03, 2019 | Recommended | Keserwan

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Street Food | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Street Food

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Every time I visit Saida, Mido's is an important stop for me. This morning I enjoyed some flavorful sandwiches made of fresh ciabatta bread and using fine ingredients. Roast beef…

March 03, 2019 | Reviews | Saida

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

Street Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

February 25, 2019

Street Food

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

There’s a new kid on the block, a Lebanese street food eatery, now open on Adonîs-Zouk road facing the highway. Zaroob for (Tiny little street), a common word used to describe small…

February 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Keserwan

Gasoline Grill Burger Copenhagen: It’s Good Enough

Street Food | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 24, 2019

Street Food

Gasoline Grill Burger Copenhagen: It’s Good Enough

The burger everyone talks about! The burger you should not miss when visiting Copenhagen! The grill at the petrol station... I had to try it! Gasoline grill became famous for the cheeseburger and the…

February 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Copenhagen

J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches

Street Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

Street Food

J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches

His name is Walid Makhlouf and he is the most unconventional restaurateur ever. He is the man standing behind his shining counter rolling a sandwich at a time, a smile on his face, happy to…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Street Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

Street Food

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Flavors of my childhood... the only fast food available back in the nineties, where we used to come for a homey burger, a Lebanese style hotdog, and the Lebanese famous big-sized submarine sandwich.…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Sarrouf Zalka: Saj and Poems for Breakfast

Street Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2019

Street Food

Sarrouf Zalka: Saj and Poems for Breakfast

I’ve been here in 2015 and now back to this amazing hole in the wall hidden bakery. I forgot about the bizarre decor making you feel in a gallery and the happy man baking Saj manakish begins…

January 23, 2019 | Manakish | Metn

Samarula: The Coolest Food Truck up in the Cedars

Street Food | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Street Food

Samarula: The Coolest Food Truck up in the Cedars

There's a food truck in The Cedars, painted in purple and where great crepes and manakish are served. Samarula is a must try for the vibes, the view, and the food. Drive up and meet Samar.

January 13, 2019 | Street Food | North Lebanon

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

Street Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 10, 2019

Street Food

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list. Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…

January 10, 2019 | Street Food | Lebanon

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

Street Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 06, 2019

Street Food

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and…

January 06, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon

Canard Street: Duck Burgers in Paris

Street Food | Paris France Europe

December 24, 2018

Street Food

Canard Street: Duck Burgers in Paris

Canard street or Ruelle Canard is a "street food destination" in Paris selling duck based burgers. Choose from two choices, the Magret or the leg confit. I ordered both with fries.

December 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

Street Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Street Food

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

On social media there is “Snack el Estez”, in Achrafieh is where you can taste their food. A trendy “Lebanese Snack” occupies the corner of Zaatar w Zeit and Credit Bank in…

November 25, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Mato Street Food Roma

Street Food | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

November 04, 2018

Street Food

Mato Street Food Roma

An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the richest and most creative Italian gastronomic traditions. For a rich snack,…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Rome

Manakish, Tasty Wraps and Great Heroes on World Manouche Day: The Addresses and Video!

Street Food | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 04, 2018

Street Food

Manakish, Tasty Wraps and Great Heroes on World Manouche Day: The Addresses and Video!

Manouche google maps coordinates:

November 04, 2018 | Manakish | Lebanon

Obao Noodles: Asian Street Food in Paris

Street Food | Paris France Europe

October 22, 2018

Street Food

Obao Noodles: Asian Street Food in Paris

Choose your noodles and ingredients, have them prepared in front of you and enjoy a loaded carton box of Asian goodness. I loved the vibes, the decor and mood, this place is all about good food at…

October 22, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

Street Food | Paris France Europe

October 15, 2018

Street Food

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

A street food for meat lovers, La Brigade a newbie in the French capital proposes several kinds of beef served in a carton box. Fries, a salad and sauce, enjoy a casual meal on the go. Decorated like…

October 15, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Paris

Homer: Paris’ Lobster Roll

Street Food | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Street Food

Homer: Paris’ Lobster Roll

Homer claims to serve the best lobster in the world, so let’s try it! Located on Rue Rambuteau, Homer sells lobster rolls, small sized rolls that are far, way far, a million miles away from…

October 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Street Food | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 30, 2018

Street Food

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Spot an impressive building on the highway driving south... Al Forno, now open for the last eight months, is that metallic building hosting a bakery, a pastry, an ice cream place and a…

July 30, 2018 | Reviews | South Lebanon

Street Eats! Tasty and Quick Street Food on Faraya’s Roundabout

Street Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

July 13, 2018

Street Food

Street Eats! Tasty and Quick Street Food on Faraya’s Roundabout

It’s called Street Eats, and it has newly opened on Faraya’s famous roundabout. From Souk el Akel to the jewel of Keserwan, Toni, Patrick, and Roy have taken the street food experience to…

July 13, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan

Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)

Street Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East