Food is art in Kuwait. Kuwait is known as the hub of creative and trendy food across the GCC and the Middle East. But what makes food in Kuwait special is that Kuwaiti restaurants are adding their own unique twist to traditional cuisine, coming up with food items that you can only find in Kuwait.
Burgers, the Kuwaiti way
Hamburgers are known as America’s favorite food, but did you know that Germany is the original home of the hamburger? The word “hamburger” simply refers to the German city of Hamburg! The burger has come a long way since its beginnings and, today, burgers are customized to create thousands of varieties for every taste.
But Kuwait has taken the humble burger to another level. The popularity of burger joints in Kuwait over the last few years has encouraged restaurants to add their own touches to burgers with traditional local condiments and other unusual additions. There’s no better way to see this in action than by browsing Talabat.
Dukkan Burger serves a burger with traditional Kuwaiti chili known as Maabouch. Local favorite, The Breakfast Club, just introduced Shakshooka Sliders, a fusion between Arabic fried eggs and tomatoes and American sliders.
Burger & Karak offer a donut burger that’s a must-try for culinary adventurers. It might be tough to wrap your head around, but just imagine a tasty juicy burger paired with a sweet donut! Another restaurant, Hamburgah, has created a fried chicken burger that’s breaded with pretzels and dusted with -– wait for it – loomi! That’s right, the staple Kuwaiti spice made of dried lemon is used to flavor a fried chicken sandwich. Now that’s innovation!
Chapati, the Kuwaiti Way
Chapati is an Indian flatbread that’s usually eaten as a snack or side dish. It is common across South Asia, as well as in Africa and the Middle East, where large populations of South Asians live. In Kuwait, chapati has evolved beyond being an accompaniment.
Chapati is often used as a wrap with cheese and vegetables. Taking it a step further, Nutella chapatis, which you can find at Burger & Karak, are a delightful blend of savory chapati and sweet hazelnut chocolate. Local restaurant Botamba serves a delicious chicken wrap that makes chapati the star of the show.
Kuwaiti bakery, Firinco cooks up chapati burgers. Another homegrown concept, Karak Gholam, rolls up a variety of Arabic ingredients into chapati, including labneh, falafel, and halloumi cheese.
Food entrepreneurs’ creativity has even changed Kuwaiti dishes. Hala International tops fried Zubaidi and Balool fish with Kung Pao sauce, inspired by Chinese cuisine. Tanoor bread is topped with tomato sauce and vegetables at Cafe Bazza, making a sort of Kuwaiti pizza. We highly recommend you give these fusion Kuwaiti dishes a go.
Ordering online makes trying new dishes totally easy, so head over to Talabat and order the one you’re now craving!
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