"Classic" restaurants and shops in Doha
Back in the good old days (1980s), there were these restaurants, do they still exist?
If they still exist, I would be grateful if you could provide their exact location:
1- Mat'am Affandi. Their falafel was profoundly amazing. Use to stop there for lunch after high school.
2- Caravan Cafe (it had international buffet, near Pizza Hut and Dajaj Amriki), what is that location address? is it still there?
3- There used to be a Shawarma district, like a row of several shops next to one another with shawarma stands, do they still exist? where?
4- There also was a Juice district, a whole bunch of juice districts that sold fresh fruit juice and fresh smoothies, still there?
5- There was this place where my dad used to buy us local Qatari authentic "Majboos" the Qatari version of "Biryani". Any tips on where to get a small plate of Qatari majboos?
6- Sheraton used to have the best lunch buffet. I'm sure that has changed. Where do you get the best lunch buffet with different international variety?
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Will try during weekend :-)
Thanks
what are the normal hours of these restaurants including Sheraton? I mean, what time do they close?
What about the shops?
Madinat Khalifa area.
Meshwar Al Khaleej
tel:487-6685
They do a great job with all local foods (mathrooba, margooga, machpoos...and around Ramadan they even carry harees and lo gematt too!).
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there is a good shawarma restaurant in al sadd mirgab street
lots more choice in Doha now mate...still far from enough IMHO but at least a lot more than before...Caravan is still in the same place but their quality has fallen significantly i must say...lots more buffets around because lots more fancy pants 5-star hotels around but honestly,for good food,the old stalwarts Doha Sheraton & Ramada still definitely the best in terms of food taste & value for money...tried the four seasons a couple of months back,pathetic,to say the least...
Do a search in QL for "shawarma". You'll find plenty!
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Caravan still exists same place.
King of Chicken used to be my fav. place to get Shawarma :)
Now since things have changed there are so many places where you can try out and perhaps choose a new favorite place to eat. Something to keep you busy while you are here lol.
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yes, Caravan near Ramada I remember now. Thank you.
You'll find me there in March :)
Too bad Rayyan restaurants don't exist anymore. What did they build in place of them? Where do you get shawarma now?
So no idea on Afandi restaurant? Their logo was a face with a big curly mustache
Any recommendation on where to get a great Qatari Majboos (Ghoozi / Mansaf)?
Well Caravan and Sheraton are still standing... I miss the line of shawarma restaurants too :(
1. No idea.
2. Caravan - near Ramada it is there.
3. does not exist - Rayyan road restaurants? All demolished
4. Does not exist - must be same as above.
5. Any name?
6. They still have a good one I believe.
I'm not sure if anyone hangs around that long to be honest.
"Caravan Cafe" -- is that the same Caravan Restaurant at the Ramada junction?