Food in Qatar incorporates various international influences on the country, with elements borrowed from North Africa, India, and lots of places in between. Local dishes are often slow-cooked and have a spicy kick to them. If you want to find real local flavours, you’re likely to find them in the smaller towns and villages of Qatar.
International influences are much more prominent in Doha, where you’ll find an excellent range of first-class restaurants. Expect fine-dining in luxurious surroundings, with experienced international chefs in the kitchen.
This guide presents the best local Qatari dishes worth trying in Doha. The country’s capital has such an incredible diversity of international cuisine that it can be quite hard to find classic Qatari dishes during your visit. Even so, it's worth the effort of hunting down traditional local restaurants for the amazing food, ranging from hearty home-cooked stews to delicate...
