AHWET ZEITOUNA
From Lebanon’s vibrant coastline to Kuwait’s cool Gulf Road
There is nothing a quick trip to Lebanon won’t cure. The bad news is that it is not always possible to go on vacation, the great news is that a visit to Ahwet Zeitouna is the perfect alternative. Inspired by the small coastal country with the energetic night life, mountains, pristine beaches, the kindest people and most significantly a delightful cuisine, Ahwet Zeitouna represents all of these things and more. As soon as you enter Ahwet Zeitouna you will notice the beautiful the mirrored archways and the tiled mosaic floors are. The light softly filled the space giving it a magical glow. As gorgeous as the interiors are, we always prefer to make the most of the pleasant weather and sit outside in the outdoor seating overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The menu is printed on the paper placemats, which feature beautiful black and white photos from Lebanon’s “La Belle Epoque”. 254
The restaurant offers guests traditional Lebanese dishes made from the freshest quality ingredients. For a proper Levantine meal you should start with the cold Mezzas. Hummus, Labneh Beiroutieh, Moudardara, Grapevine leaves and our absolute favorite the Mouhamaret Quinoa will get you started. It would be wrong to ignore the healthy salads like the classic Fattoush and the modern Kale and Halloumi Salad. The crunchy bright greens tasted and looked as fresh as if they had just been hand-picked from a magical garden inside the kitchen. Ahwet Zeitouneh is your traditional, friendly, neighborhood café in the sense that the food is delicious, the portions are generous, and it tastes like comfort food. Home cooking made by someone whose language of love is nourishing their loved ones and neighbors with food while creating a welcoming and warm place for them.