Abu Ahmad Orient Restaurant

Amman


This midrange Lebanese place has a leafy outdoor terrace that bustles with life during the summer months. The standard fare comprises grilled meats, but the real highlights are the hot and cold mezze – try a buraik (meat or cheese pie) or the yalenjeh (stuffed vine leaves).


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