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Where locals eat in Beirut
Start with Mayrig in Remeil (Pasteur Street) for teble, Tabliyit Massaad in Gemmayzeh for sandwiches or the full platter, served on a wooden board and Tawlet. Here are all 7, with what to get at each.
- MayrigRemeil (Pasteur Street) · Armenian
Get: Teble (lamb tartare), printzov keufte, crispy manti with yoghurt, grilled meats, shared family-style
Beirut institution for refined Armenian home cooking, known for mante, sujuk, and generous mezze spreads.
- TawletLebanese home cooking
Get: The daily lunch buffet: cauliflower salad, okra in pomegranate molasses, kibbeh, rosewater pudding
Farmers table concept in Beirut where a different home cook runs the buffet daily, showcasing regional Lebanese dishes.
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What are the local restaurants in Beirut?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Mayrig (Remeil (Pasteur Street)), Tabliyit Massaad (Gemmayzeh) and Tawlet. All 7 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Mayrig, get teble (lamb tartare), printzov keufte, crispy manti with yoghurt, grilled meats, shared family-style. At Tabliyit Massaad, get sandwiches or the full platter, served on a wooden board. At Tawlet, get the daily lunch buffet: cauliflower salad, okra in pomegranate molasses, kibbeh, rosewater pudding. At Beit Kanz, get hot and cold mezze, nayye, fatteh, and open-flame grills.
Which neighborhood is best for local restaurants in Beirut?
Most of these are in Mar Mikhael. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Beirut: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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