NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

November 22, 2019

Youmna’s Homemade Kebbeh: Our Family Love it!

Thick and well condensed, juicy with a soft hard envelop... loaded with oil, pleasantly moist and strongly textured; taking me on a trip to Zgharta and back, I felt a smile is drawn on my face... I…

November 22, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Metn

Booza Ice Cream, Now in Lebanon: Homemade with Love

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2019

Booza Ice Cream, Now in Lebanon: Homemade with Love

Booza is a homemade artisanal ice cream made with fresh natural fruits and ingredients, produced at home by Ralph Khoury and created with passion and love. Leaving Dubai and settling down in…

July 10, 2019 | Metn

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

(Beirutista) For Angela Sawan, a nutrition and dietetics graduate from the American University of Beirut, healthy eating might seem second nature. But the 30-something food science expert, who…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Zaatar w Zeit: Sadly Portraying a Wrong Image of Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

April 19, 2019

Zaatar w Zeit: Sadly Portraying a Wrong Image of Lebanese Food

Spending the day at home with my little ones, and after a long week in Armenia, I was craving a decent, tasty, fluffy, Lebanese Manouche. Now that "Zaatar w Zeit" opened in Mazraat Yachouh, I called…

April 19, 2019 | News | Lebanon

Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut

Pizza | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 22, 2019

Pizzeria Del Vico: Pizza and Pasta Delivery in Beirut

Other than spreading garlic everywhere, Pizza Del Vico is a good delivery option. The pizza though are garlic-free! Having dinner at friends in Achrafieh, we ordered pizza and pasta…

March 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun

Pizza | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 03, 2019

Pizza Charbel Touma; Homemade With Love in Hasroun

Charbel used to have a container on Hasroun's main road and now moved to the first floor of an old house. Imagine a pizza that's 50 centimeters in diameter. A pizza dough that's cooked on both…

March 03, 2019 | Popular | North Lebanon

Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke

Asian & Chinese | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Delivering Poke Bowls to Work: Aloha Poke

Apparently, there’s a food district in Hamra called “The Food District” hosting Aloha Poke, Soul Food, Taco Diablos and City Wok. Craving a poke bowl, I ordered from Aloha Poke.

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun

Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty

Fish & Seafood | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Delivery From "Meat the Fish": Gourmet, Healthy and Tasty

When you have a bit of extra money to spare and want to enjoy gourmet food delivered to your doorstep; order from Meat the Fish. "Meat the Fish" is Lebanon’s supplier of fresh fish and meat,…

January 13, 2019 | Beirut

"Mon Maki à Moi", Sushi Delivery: It's Not Good

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

"Mon Maki à Moi", Sushi Delivery: It's Not Good

The good thing is that they don’t use cheap green plastic leaves to separate the sushi... the not-so-good is that the rolls chew like gum!

September 06, 2018 | Reviews | Metn

A Cote Sushi: A Tasty Delivery in Beirut

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

A Cote Sushi: A Tasty Delivery in Beirut

A Côté delivers good quality sushi, I’ve been enjoying at work for the last week.

September 06, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut

OBI Sushi Delivery

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

OBI Sushi Delivery

Nicely filled in colorful boxes, OBI delivers to the Metn area. After several not-too-pleasant experiences more than four years ago, I decided to order again and check on the updates. Order on…

August 24, 2018 | Reviews | Metn

Ahi Poke: Hawaiian Cuisine with a Twist

Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

Ahi Poke: Hawaiian Cuisine with a Twist

Simple food, comfort food if I may call it, AHI Poke is the perfect choice for a quick lunch at work. Delivered with Toters, the Poke balls arrive fresh and loaded with flavors. After…

August 24, 2018 | Restaurants | Beirut

Miyagi: Good and Affordable Sushi Delivery in Metn

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 30, 2018

Miyagi: Good and Affordable Sushi Delivery in Metn

Since Miyagi proposes Shisha with sushi, I decided to order some Japanese rolls home. Served in a carton pizza box, the sushi looks generous but a bit commercial with plastic sheets and lots of…

July 30, 2018 | Reviews | Metn

Shinto: Enjoyable Sushi Delivery in Hazmieh

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 14, 2018

Shinto: Enjoyable Sushi Delivery in Hazmieh

I like it! I like the packaging, the simple and non-complicated flavors, the fresh salad, the crunchy crisps, the seafood quality and delivery service. Craving sushi for lunch, I ordered Shinto! I…

July 14, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut

Ginger & Co Sushi Delivery

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 15, 2018

Ginger & Co Sushi Delivery

Professionally delivered in a carton box and plastic recipients, I ordered Ginger & Co on Zomato and waited to be delivered with a thirty minutes delay.

June 15, 2018 | Reviews | Metn

When The King Loses His Crown: Unprofessional, Unacceptable and Disgusting

Burgers | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 03, 2018

When The King Loses His Crown: Unprofessional, Unacceptable and Disgusting

What a shame! When you send an sms every single week and flood your customers with ads, at least be ready for the orders! I believe the photos speak for themselves, a Big King XXL with…

April 03, 2018 | Mount Lebanon

Maamoul this Season: Les Delices de B.B

Desserts & Sweets | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 01, 2018

Maamoul this Season: Les Delices de B.B

They are different on all fronts and probably one of the country's best: They don’t look like all the other Maamoul because of their simplicity, light color and non-existing white…

April 01, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut

Getting Special Food Delivered to Work: I’m Using Toters!

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 18, 2018

Getting Special Food Delivered to Work: I’m Using Toters!

Craving a crepe, Mathieu was the obvious choice so why not get one to work. I’ve got introduced to Mathieu this summer while walking through the alleys of The Restaurant Festival and here comes…

January 18, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut

Refined Exotic Burger: A Good Delivery Choice

Burgers | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2017

Refined Exotic Burger: A Good Delivery Choice

When you receive a burger all the way from Sin el Fil - that’s an hour's drive during peak time - you certainly don’t expect to enjoy it! But when this burger comes in a paper bag, and a…

November 05, 2017 | Desserts & Sweets | Beirut

Lobster Society: I’ve Had Better Lobster Rolls

Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 10, 2017

Lobster Society: I’ve Had Better Lobster Rolls

A carton box with the restaurant’s logo on the sticker, a recyclable bag, white napkins and wooden cutlery, I was so excited to try The Lobster Society menu. Being a big fan of lobster rolls,…

October 10, 2017 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

BitFood: A New Delivery App Hits the Market

A new delivery application hits the market: Check Bitfood! Bitfood is the easiest and fastest way to order f

October 10, 2017 | Lebanon

Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 08, 2017

Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home

Tamashii is a Japanese restaurant on Mar Mikhael. There now for a couple of years, it serves a wide selection of innovative rolls. I’ve been there two times, ordered dinner home once and now…

October 08, 2017 | Metn

Malolo: Delivering Poke Bowls to the Office

Fish & Seafood | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 09, 2017

Malolo: Delivering Poke Bowls to the Office

Malolo is Beirut's first Poke restaurant inspired by Hawaiian culture. After the huge popularity Poke bowls have achieved in New York and other financial capitals around the world, this fresh seafood…

June 09, 2017 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Tsunami: Bad Delivery Service... Not Recommended!

Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 06, 2017

Japanese & Sushi

Tsunami: Bad Delivery Service... Not Recommended!

When you call to place a delivery order, and wait for your food to arrive... you expect to enjoy your dinner... especially when it's Sushi!

February 06, 2017 | Reviews | Antelias

Ichiban Express Delivery: Professional Packaging, Good Food

Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2017

Japanese & Sushi

Ichiban Express Delivery: Professional Packaging, Good Food

Ichiban Express is a popular casual sushi restaurant with more than a dozen locations across Lebanon. I've been ordering a lot from them lately and have realized that their rolls as well as their…

January 06, 2017 | Restaurants | Lebanon

Casper & Gambini's: Delivering Breakfast to the Office

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2016

Breakfast & Coffee

Casper & Gambini's: Delivering Breakfast to the Office

It's been a while since C&G launched their new delivery menu, but I got the chance only now to actually try it. Spending the day at the office on my laptop, I thought to myself, "today feels like…

December 30, 2016 | Recommended | Metn

A Comparative Review: Tabliet Massaad vs. The Original Massaad

Comparative Review

December 30, 2016

Comparative Review

A Comparative Review: Tabliet Massaad vs. The Original Massaad

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. I'll be ordering the same item from different places for a constructive comparison... let's enjoy a Tawouk and meat…

December 30, 2016 | Reviews

Food Engineers: Tasty Food and Less Guilt…

Tasty Discoveries | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 23, 2016

Tasty Discoveries

Food Engineers: Tasty Food and Less Guilt…

A green pizza box and a bag of goodies... I was ready for an interesting tasting session this morning. D

November 23, 2016 | Antelias

A Comparative Review: American Pizzas for Dinner: 4 Places, 1 Winner

American | Lebanon Middle East

November 16, 2016

American

A Comparative Review: American Pizzas for Dinner: 4 Places, 1 Winner

The comparative review series is a set of reviews that I'll be publishing from now on, every time I have the chance. Whenever I want to enjoy food delivered to me with my friends and family, I'll be…

November 16, 2016 | Comparative Review | Lebanon

Don Baker: The 60 Centimeter Pizza!

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 13, 2016

Pizza

Don Baker: The 60 Centimeter Pizza!

Last week a new pizzeria opened in Metn that claims to have Lebanon's biggest Pizza, the 60 centimeter. Although I know off Charbel in Hasroun who serves a 70 centimeter pizza… In any case I…

November 13, 2016 | Reviews | Metn

A Comparative Review: Grilled Chicken for Lunch: 4 Places, 1 Winner

Comparative Review | Lebanon Middle East

November 13, 2016

Comparative Review

A Comparative Review: Grilled Chicken for Lunch: 4 Places, 1 Winner

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. When I feel like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be ordering the same item from three to four different places for a…

November 13, 2016 | Grill & BBQ | Lebanon

A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!

Comparative Review | Lebanon Middle East

November 09, 2016

Comparative Review

A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. Feeling like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be ordering the same item from three to four different places for a…

November 09, 2016 | Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon

UberEats Now in Dubai

News

October 10, 2016

News

UberEats Now in Dubai

After proving success in 32 cities across the world, UberEats is now in Dubai. Orders can be placed either via the app or on ubereats.com. Food deliveries will be ava

October 10, 2016

Winks: The Black Pizza Box is not Worth it

Pizza | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 23, 2016

Pizza

Winks: The Black Pizza Box is not Worth it

A new pizza place has recently opened next to my house (Mtayleb area) and it's called Winks. With an interesting Instagram account, a neat menu with no photos, pizzas delivered in beautiful black…

July 23, 2016 | Reviews | Metn

Clément: The Croissant!

Bread & Bakeries | Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2016

Bread & Bakeries

Clément: The Croissant!

This morning I received two classy white boxes with a unique logo and my name printed on it. It was a special delivery from the Bekaa, Clément has sent me their croissants to enjoy. And their…

June 21, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Lebanon

The Box of Change: Delivering Goodies from Ersal! (Product Discontinued)

A Special Delivery from Arsal: The BOX of June! (Product Discontinued)

News | Lebanon Middle East