Restaurant on the way to Mount Nebo

As a vegetarian, and being a diabetic, I always worry about options on my tours. Though compared to many of my family members and friends from the same community, I am much of an adventurer when it comes to food. I like to taste new varieties of food from around the world.

When we planned Jordan, though many write ups on net mentioned amazing food available, I was skeptical. However, after the trip, I decided to visit middle east more to explore their culture and cuisine as their spread of vegetarian food is unimaginably colourful and delicious.

Though every restaurant was hesitant, offered vegetarian options as they were not sure what they were offering will be of my liking or not. For them, the main course is meat based and the "vegetarian" preparations are on the side. For me, those salads, dips, baked or steamed vegetables, breads, etc were more than enough.

This Restaurant Souk near Mt Nebo was the only restaurant for the tourists. Many Christians visiting Mt Nebo were like on pilgrimage. We observed many of them were fasting or on diet restrictions or somewhat were like vegetarians as they were picking food from the buffet was mostly vegetables.

The restaurant staff were very service oriented and were quick to every request.

Restaurant Terrace Souk : https://goo.gl/maps/TD6Cq7yK3662





 

Best Kunafe in Aman City

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On the second day of our Jordan tour, Nabil, our guide challenged us to a quick food tour for our lunch. After a hefty lunch at the famous Hashem Restaurant, we walked down the street towards Habibah Alley to grab dessert just like locals. As we approached the alley, we started bumping into people standing around with plates, scooping out something like caramel topped with pistachios. 

This is the first time I tried a middle east dessert and threw in towel, and bowed to their sweet obsession. As an Indian, I was always mocked for my sweet tooth. Here, I felt that Indians and their crazy obsession with sugar is nothing!

There were a few varieties. What we have tasted was a very soft cheese, topped with deep fried crispy noodles dipped in thick sugar syrup and topped with pistachios. 

We felt that, the portion was big enough to be a snack not an after meal dessert. None of us could not complete our take. 

Next time, we will be prepared.