The story
Tucked away in Latakia, this family home offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the heart of Syrian hospitality. As Mark Wiens noted during his visit, the venue provides an "incredible" experience defined by authentic regional specialties and a genuine, welcoming atmosphere. With a stunning backdrop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, it is the perfect setting to enjoy a meal prepared with fresh, local ingredients and a deep respect for tradition.
The menu is a masterclass in bulgur-based cuisine, featuring a diverse array of classic preparations. Diners can enjoy everything from savory Boiled Kibbeh and crispy Kibbeh Khamis to vibrant Yalanji and hearty Burghul bi Banadura. The meal is rounded out with Meat and Onion Kibbeh and the sweet, satisfying finish of Namoura. For those seeking a true taste of the region, this home-style kitchen delivers a memorable, flavor-filled journey.
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“This is namoura, a dessert made with semolina, sugar, and eggs. It has a really nice texture, like a moist cookie, especially with tea. It's perfect.”
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An incredible family home in Latakia serving authentic regional specialties with warmth and hospitality, featuring dishes based on bulgur and fresh local ingredients.
Dishes mentioned
Boiled Kibbeh (Kibbeh Maqlieh)
This is boiled kibbeh, a very old and typical food in Latakia. It's made with bulgur and meat inside. The sauce is incredible, with garlic, chilies, lemon juice, olive oil. The creamy stickiness of the bulgur, the garlic, the chilies, the lemon juice, the olive oil. We had the perfect ratio of bulgur to meat on the inside, perfectly balanced. That is excellent.
Yalanji (Stuffed Vine Leaves with Vegetables and Rice)
This is yalanji, which means 'liar' in Turkish because it doesn't have meat. It's just rice and vegetables on the inside. It has a sweet and sour taste, and the pickiness of the vine leaves is so addictive. That sprinkle of lemon on top gives it freshness. You can just snack on that whole plate and be happy. It has that pure addictive flavor of sweet and sour.
Bulgur with Tomato, Eggplant, and Onion (Burghul bi Banadura)
This looks so hearty and comforting, loaded with tomatoes and eggplants within that bulgur. The bulgur has a wonderful chewy texture, you taste the flavor and aroma of the eggplant, the tartness of the tomato. That is a perfect harmony. I love that, it's like pure comfort food.
Crispy Fried Kibbeh Fritters (Kibbeh Khamis)
These are like crispy fritters, made into a dough and fermented, then made into little hand patties and deep fried. The spice coming out just smells so good. They are crispy, studded with nigella seeds and sesame seeds, with a light sourness and you also taste the fennel seed in there. Goes down so easily.
Meat and Onion Kibbeh (Kibbeh bi Lahmeh)
This one has meat and onion inside. You break it to see the insides, all the meat and onions in there, so it can really absorb as much sauce as possible. That lemon juice, the fresh garlic, the pepper paste, that is amazing.
