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Dolma, lamb mandi, ghormeh sabzi – Middle Eastern cuisine can be a great alternative for your next buka puasa feast.

For the past month, we have been talking a lot about the Ramadhan buffets happening around the city. While we all love to break fast with the traditional Malay cuisine, why not take a break from it and try something different to excite your palate like exotic Middle Eastern cuisine?

From Persian to Lebanese and Yemeni cuisine, the delicacies found in this region are more than just kebabs and hummus and in Kuala Lumpur, you can find more Middle Eastern restaurants than you can count with both hands.

Here we bring you five recommended restaurants where you can taste the best of the Middle East.

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Al-Amar Lebanese Cuisine
For Lebanese cuisine, Al-Amar is pretty much the staple restaurant that one has to try. Known for its authentic Lebanese dishes, diners can feast on a range of treats like haloumi salad, shawarma meat platters and Turkish doner kebabs. Located in the top floor of Pavilion KL, diners can take their seats at the verandah for a vibrant view of the busy Bukit Bintang strip while breaking fast for Ramadhan.

Al-Amar is located at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang; 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: +603 2166 1011

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Hadramawt Restaurant
Look no further than Hadramawt if you want a night of scrumptious Middle Eastern cuisine. Located in Chulan Square, the restaurant boasts of a comfortable Arabian inspired décor with a highlight on Yemeni cuisine. Be sure to try the staple dishes of Yemen available here including the mutable (flatbread and eggplant dip), dolma (grape vine leaves with rice fillings) and salta (minced lamb stew).

Hadramawt is located at 92, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur; Tel: +603 2142 2744

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Tarbush Restaurant
Tarbush is one of the most well-known Middle Eastern establishments in Malaysia that has successfully opened four outlets across KL and Penang. For those looking for a luxurious and comfortable break fast session, visit its Starhill Gallery outlet where you are welcomed into a posh Arabian themed lounge setting. Here, you can find a variety of meat dishes like maklouba lamb, shish kebab and kebab kash-kash.

Tarbush is located at Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur; Tel: +603 2144 6393

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Marhaba Restaurant
This eatery in Publika is known to be a popular haunt for many prominent personalities of Malaysia including our former Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Badawi. Boasting a wide variety of Middle Eastern cuisine, diners are guaranteed to have a great time at Marhaba. Indulge in signature lamb dishes like lamb mandi (lamb with rice), lamb moqalqal (boneless lamb with pepper) and saltah fasah (Yemen lamb stew) that will satiate even the most avid meat lovers.

Marhaba is located at Publika Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur; Tel: +603 6207 8222

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Naab Restaurant
If you are a fan of Persian cuisine, then Naab Restaurant is where you need to be. Here, you will find a great selection of Persian dishes including ghormeh sabzi (lamb stew with red beans and rice) and Persian lamb shank served with homemade sauce. Located near the Bukit Bintsang strip, the restaurant leans toward a casual fine dining setting where it promises more lively and exciting atmosphere for its patrons.

Naab is located at 130, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur; Tel: +603 2141 4848


(Photos courtesy of all respective restaurants)

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