16. Samboosa

Remember that mouth-watering, triangular shaped piece of dough you’ve seen on almost every Arab table during Ramadan? Yeah, that’s Samboosa! It is a delicious fried dough filled with anything of your choice, but is usually either cheese, potatoes, vegetables, minced meat, spinach, or chicken.

It is also made in several different shapes and sizes, like half a moon, or cone-like, as well as the classic triangle. Some people even bake them instead of frying them. There’s so many different ways that different people enjoy this dish, and it all boils down to preferences.

But we promise you, the unforgettable taste is universal! This dish is essential during the holy month of Ramadan, but it is eaten at other times too.

17. Red Tea with Mint

Red tea with mint is one of the most popular drinks. The people of Qatar like their tea to be as sweet as can be!

The mint leaves are mixed well with the tea and sugar and are sometimes left to sit for a bit to allow them to soak in and intensify the taste. Wherever you look here in Qatar, whether it’s people crossing the street or taking a walk on Corniche, you will always find someone enjoying tea with mint.

18. Chapati

This dish is a type of bread that originates from India. It is known to be a thin flatbread made with water, flour, and salt. It is usually eaten plain, but many people nowadays like to add Nutella, cheese, and even honey. People are particular about how they eat it too, some eating it open, others rolling it up.

It is more of a snack food than a main and is almost always eaten with a cup of karak on the side. This dish is so incredibly popular that you will find tea shops on almost every corner that prepare chapati and karak.