Samboosa, kubbah, lentil soup, yereesh, qatayef, repeat. Samboosa, kubba, lentil soup, machboos diyyay, lugaymat, repeat. Spring roll, beef and broccoli? Pizza? Poke? Is this a new twist to Iftar that we can enjoy in the comfort of our own homes? Then yes, please repeat!
There’s nothing wrong with switching up your palate during Ramadan. While we all have foods we crave and we’re excited to enjoy for the first few days, after a week or so I never want to look at another cheese samboosa again. (But only for a week. I’m not an animal.)
And what about the ghabqat? I love a makeyour-own saj station as much as the next person, but how about we give Ammo a break and venture outside of classic regional goodies during our Ramadan grazing pleasures?
Stay with us because your Ramadan rotation is getting an upgrade with Novo Pizza and Poke Pick! Whether your appetite is for American-style pizza, or you have a hankering for Hawaiian poke bowls, we promise you won’t be disappointed.
Novo Pizza: A Ramadan crowd pleaser!
Pizza is a clear crowd pleaser when it comes to a post-Iftar nosh. Novo Pizza delivers delicious handmade pizzas right to your door in a variety of flavors, so there truly is something for everyone. The Verdura Supreme is always such a hit at gatherings and you can never go wrong with classics like the Pepperoni or Margerita Pizza! Want to keep things on theme for Ramadan? Novo Pizza also offer a great selection of fatayer from their all-day breakfast items. Their fatayer combines the best of both worlds, being pizza and the beloved regional anytime feast. Order za’atar, spinach (The Mama Afaf Fatayer are unmissable!), feta and kashkaval, four cheeses, halloumi and za’atar, scrambled eggs; the list goes on with so many options to choose from! We love the fatayer as easy accompaniments for your Iftar or Suhour table.
Novo Pizza also has some great deals for grouping up their pizzas, sides, fatayers and delicious desserts, and will be announcing even more throughout the month of Ramadan. So, look forward to saving some dinars while ensuring you’ll have the ideal amount of food for your ghabqa. (Or, for yourself!)
Poke fun for your Ramadan
If you want to take a walk on the lighter side, refreshing poke bowls might be your answer. Poke Pick has a colorful array of bases, toppings and proteins to choose from, which are really perfect for those casual ghabqa gatherings!
What we like about poke bowls is that they’re reminiscent of salads, which is a great, healthier option for those trying to watch their calories and fat intake while looking for sustenance during feeding hours. They’re also just delicious, and don’t wreak havoc on the gut as much as naughtier food options would.
For gatherings, we highly recommend getting their Good Time Rolls, which consist of 40 pieces of rice paper rolls filled with fresh veg. Pair that with some Dynamite Shrimp, a few poke bowls, a Mongolian Beef bowl or two and you have yourself a Ramadan party. You can also opt to make your orders even healthier by swapping white rice with brown rice or lettuce, and choosing lighter proteins like chicken or salmon. What could be better?
Order Poke Pick through Talabat, Deliveroo, or by calling 2209 1190. Follow @pokepickw on Instagram for updates. Order Novo Pizza from novopizzakw.com, or find them on Talabat, Deliveroo, or through their call center at 22091190. Follow @Novo.pizza on Instagram to get their latest updates and deals. These tasty options are available for delivery and pick-up only, making it that much easier for you to satisfy your cravings and your entertaining needs during the entire month of Ramadan.
