Beirut Restaurant

Beirut Restaurant

7GM6+MVV, Al Jazeera St, Doha, Qatar
Doha
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About

Beirut Restaurant was established in 1960 in Doha, Qatar, by two brothers whose grandfather is featured in photos at the restaurant. Now run by the third generation, it is renowned for maintaining the same quality and ingredients since its inception. The restaurant is legendary for its hummus and ful, offering affordable and authentic Lebanese cuisine.

The Visit

Beirut Restaurant stands out as a legendary spot in Doha for Lebanese food, especially hummus and ful. The reviewer is impressed by the restaurant’s long-standing reputation and consistent quality since 1960. The bustling kitchen, custom falafel machine, and fast-paced service add to the experience. The spread includes a variety of classic Lebanese dishes, all praised for their freshness and flavor, making the visit memorable and authentic.

What They Ate

Hummus with chickpeas and olive oil
Fava beans (ful)
Fatteh with yogurt, fried pine nuts, chickpeas, fried bread, and lots of garlic
Musabaha (hummus with garlic and parsley)
Falafel made with a custom machine
French fries
Fresh Lebanese bread

Quotes

"This is Beirut restaurant since 1960 and they are legendary with hummus and ful."
"Even their bread is good. Yum. Everything is delicious here. Yeah. Feels like I'm in Beirut. Yeah. I am. This is a good restaurant, yeah. Exactly."
"(Fava Beans) It just tastes so healthy. Just fresh. Good quality. All the ingredients here. Very fresh. That's why, you know, the quality. Same quality since 1960."
"This is literally transporting me back to Lebanon. Incredible... To me, hummus is one of the greatest pleasures in the world. Just so, so beautiful."

Our Reflection

The energy in Beirut Restaurant’s kitchen is palpable, with chefs moving at lightning speed and machines pumping out falafels by the hundred. The reverence for tradition is clear—each dish, from the creamy hummus to the garlicky fatteh, is crafted with the same care and ingredients as decades ago. The spread is generous, the flavors bold yet comforting, and the bread impossibly fresh. Sitting here, surrounded by the aromas and the legacy, you feel transported—this is Lebanese hospitality at its finest.

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