What São Paulo offers gastronomic options from all over the world you already know. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for the best selection of cuisine from different countries. This time, we’ve put together a list of some Arab restaurants in São Paulo for you to enjoy.
This list includes places that promise to give you a taste of authentic Arab and Middle Eastern cuisine. So check out the places that will take you away from Baghdad on a journey through a thousand and one colors, flavors and aromas. There’s no shortage of babaganuch, hummus, dry curds, tabbouleh, raw kibbeh, kafta, shawarmas and esfihas with different fillings.
To Beirut without leaving the city: Arab restaurants in São Paulo
Kibe Kibe Restaurant
Here, you can enjoy a tasting traditional artisanal Arab cuisine. In other words, you can serve yourself and practice the “slow food” tasting method in one of the best Arab restaurants in São Paulo. The buffet includes a generous cold course with hummus, dry curd, babaganuge, raw kibbeh and various salads such as tabbouleh, fatouche and much more. The hot dishes are served at the table with esfihas, kibes, kafta, charutinhos, Moroccan rice and other delicacies of your choice.
Where: Rua Vieira de Morais, 289 – Campo Belo
Sainte Marie Gastronomy
How about visiting the Arab restaurant Sainte Marie and enjoying the service of the capital’s cutest chef, Stephan Kawijian? created the restaurant and invented the dialect, which is a mixture of Lebanese (his native land), Portuguese, French and Spanish. All this mixing results in “fofoñol”, which you can read on the menus in the small hall.
Where: Rua Dom João Batista da Costa, 70 – Jardim Taboão
Almanara
Esfihas and quibes were still almost unknown in Brazil when Almanara established itself in São Paulo. In 1950, the restaurant introduced the public to the family’s original recipes brought from Lebanon, which won over São Paulo‘ s taste buds. With 14 addresses in São Paulo, at the Praça da República unit you can enjoy the rodízio.
Where: Rua Basílio da Gama, 70 – Praça da República
Rose of Lebanon
This is one of those downtown finds that has everything it takes to make it onto your list of favorite Arab restaurants in São Paulo. After all, here, shawarmas, esfihas and other traditional dishes are served at a fair price.
Where: Avenida Rio Branco, 443 – Historic Center of São Paulo
Zingo & Ringo
The restaurant is run by Syrian chef Bassem Koussa and also features syrian and Palestinian refugees in the team. The house values family cuisine and the generous rodízio features a selection of its best dishes in a single meal.
Where: Rua dos Pinheiros, 537 – Pinheiros
Baruk Arabic Cuisine
With a cozy and modern atmosphere, Baruk stands out for its intimate atmosphere and decoration that combines art on the walls, Arabic painted dishes and photo exhibitions that refer to the culture. The menu includes options ranging from classics such as esfihas and quibes, to grape leaf or cabbage cigars, beirutes and more.
Where: Rua Bandeira Paulista, 399 – Itaim Bibi
Alameda Raja Gabaglia, 160 – Vila Olímpia
Halim Restaurant
Halim Sultan came from Lebanon in 1964, but it wasn’t until 1972 that he opened , his first business in Brás. Today, at Paraíso, is still present in the house, supervising and participating in the preparation of each dish served. The Arab restaurant offers intuitive family cuisine that mixes and recreates the most diverse dishes from the Middle East.
Where: Rua Doutor Rafael de Barros, 56 – Paraiso
