When it comes to sustaining the traditions and culture across boundaries, Karak Mqanes are falconers who are known for it. Falconry, declared by UNESCO, falconry is an ancient form of hunting, a living human heritage. Traditional foods offered at the restaurant is made from recipes of Qatari mothers and grandmothers right from breakfast to deserts and “Karak”.
How The Journey of Karak Mqanes Doha Began...
It all began as a dream which stayed in our hearts for a long time. Keeping the traditions was the dream and have always wanted the hunters of Qatar to enjoy traditional food and the best Karak. To sustain the values and culture of the country, the strength was needed to continue.
Meaning Behind Mghanis
“Mghanis” was the name thought of the first shop they wanted to open, which in Arabic means “Pioneers of the wilderness”, known as the hunters of the desert. The art of falconry is practiced as a tradition in the Middle East, which of course is taken very seriously. The birth of the first shop was seen in 2012 in a village called Shamal, north of Qatar.
A website was given birth to in dedication to the art of falconry in 2007 and since then hunting has earned its name. The website was made for those who love hunting. After a day’s hunting, the hunters would gather in the Middle of the desert. They would make Karak, a special kind of tea and sit around the fire that gave them strength and unwind after a long day. The story was so inspirational that it gave birth to the brand “Karak Mghanis”- a chain of several roadside cafes serving the yummiest Qatari food for travelers.
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Karak Mqanes Doha- Menu
Are you craving for traditional Qatari food? Karak Mqanes Doha is the place for you. The menu at the restaurant is quite lavish as it filled with all kinds of dishes packed with flavors and spices that the taste buds will always crave for, even after a couple of bites. Speaking of some of the spices and flavors, the menu include dishes like
Balaleet
A traditional savory sweet, Balaleet is a famous dish in Qatar, which is often eaten at breakfast. The traditional dish is made from sweetened vermicelli with sugar, cardamom, rose water and saffron and an overlying egg omelette. It is served with onions or potatoes sauteed.
- Loqaimat
Loqaimat known as ‘bite-size’, is one of the most favorite Middle Eastern sweets often eaten at tea time during Ramadan and while entertaining guests. The expats love the syrupy taste of the dumplings that are known to tickle the taste buds and often explore in the mouth. They can be with various dips to give the taste buds a taste to the traditional Qatari sweet.
- Wrap Turkey and Felafel
Wrap Turkey and Felafel is one of the most yummiest combination and treats one can give their taste buds. It is one of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes that can be eaten anytime of the day.
- Chicken and Chips
We’ve often heard of Fish and chips. What is chicken and chips? It is exactly how the name sounds. It is one of the most popular dishes in the Middle East that is known to transport the taste buds into heaven. What more can you ask for? Doesn’t it sound absolutely delightful? Treat yourself to some of the yummiest chicken and chips.
Apart from the above mentioned dishes, the Karak Mqanes menu also includes:
- Shrimps with chili sauce
- Shrimp ball
- Grape leaves
- Mozarella Stick
- Forster Pasta
- Biryani Short Ribs
Desert
- Granola
- French Toast with ice cream
- Honey cake
- Mqanes Waffles and Crepes
- Mqanes Pancake
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The taste of traditiona Qatari food is only found in Karak Mqanes Doha. With the touch of recipes handed down from generations, people will get a taste of some of the most homely flavors and spices. The restaurant ensures people come back for more and ensure the experience. So,the next time your craving for something new, you can think of this restaurant.
Karak Mqanes Doha - FAQs
Traditional foods offered at the restaurant is made from recipes of Qatari mothers and grandmothers right from breakfast to deserts and “Karak”.
Some of the foods on the menu include:
- Shrimps with chili sauce
- Shrimp ball
- Grape leaves
- Mozarella Stick
- Chicken and Chips
- Forster Pasta
- Biryani Short Ribs
“Mghanis” was the name thought of the first shop they wanted to open, which in Arabic means “Pioneers of the wilderness”, known as the hunters of the desert.
- Granola
- French Toast with ice cream
- Honey cake
- Mqanes Waffles and Crepes
- Mqanes Pancake
A website was given birth to in dedication to the art of falconry in 2007 and since then hunting has earned its name. The website was made for those who love hunting.
A traditional savory sweet, Balaleet is a famous dish in Qatar, which is often eaten at breakfast. The traditional dish is made from sweetened vermicelli with sugar, cardamom, rose water and saffron and an overlying egg omelette.
The timings of the restaurant are 7 am to 1 am.
Loqaimat known as ‘bite-size’, is one of the most favorite Middle Eastern sweets often eaten at tea time during Ramadan and while entertaining guests. The expats love the syrupy taste of the dumplings that are known to tickle the taste buds and often explore in the mouth.
