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Syrian cuisine reflects broader Levantine culinary tradition, built around olive oil, fresh vegetables, and richly spiced rice and meat dishes. Mezze culture remains central to Syrian hospitality.

Kibbeh, a dish of spiced meat and bulgur, is widely regarded as a Syrian specialty. Fattoush, a bread salad with fresh vegetables, remains a beloved everyday dish.

Holidays & Special Occasions
Kibbeh Labanieh (Yogurt Kibbeh for Eid)
6 servings
Street Food
Bitinjan Makli bi Toum (Fried Eggplant with Garlic Sauce)
4 servings
Street Food
Shawarma Halabiya (Aleppo-Style Shawarma)
6 servings
Drinks
Sharab al-Ward (Syrian Rose Water Sherbet)
Drinks
Jallab (Syrian Date & Rose Syrup Drink)
Breads
Kaak Halabi (Aleppo Sesame Bread Rings)
6 servings
Breads
Khubz Halabi (Aleppo Flatbread)
6 servings
Desserts
Ghraybeh Halabiya (Aleppo Shortbread Cookies)
6 servings
Sides
Riz bi Shaghriyeh (Syrian Rice with Vermicelli)
6 servings
Desserts
Halawet el-Jibn (Syrian Sweet Cheese Rolls)
6 servings
Mains
Yabraq Halabi (Aleppo Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat)
6 servings
Mains
Sheikh al-Mahshi (Stuffed Eggplant with Minced Meat)
6 servings
Sides
Batata Harra Halabiya (Aleppo Spicy Potatoes)
4 servings
Holidays & Special Occasions
Maamoul Halabi (Aleppo Date & Nut Cookies)
6 servings
Breakfast
Ful Shami (Aleppo-Style Fava Beans)
4 servings
Salads
Jazariyeh (Syrian Spiced Carrot Salad)
4 servings
Salads
Salatet Raheb (Syrian Smoky Eggplant Salad)
4 servings
Soups
Kibbeh Hamda (Aleppo Sour Kibbeh Soup)
6 servings
Soups
Shorbat Freekeh (Syrian Freekeh Soup)
6 servings
Appetizers
Sambousek bi Jibneh (Syrian Cheese Pastries)
6 servings
Appetizers
Muhammara (Aleppo Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)
6 servings
Lunches
Maqluba Halabiya (Aleppo Upside-Down Rice)
6 servings
Lunches
Freekeh bi Dajaj (Syrian Freekeh with Chicken)
6 servings
Breakfast
Shakshuka bi Qawarma (Eggs with Spiced Lamb Confit)
4 servings