Famous Food in Jordan: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Jordan, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Jordan includes Mansaf, Falafel & Hummus, Mezze Spread and 2 more.

Best time to visit Jordan: March–May; September–November.

Mansaf

Jordan's national dish — lamb cooked in fermented dried yoghurt sauce, served over rice with almonds.

Jordan's ultimate street food combo — crispy falafel and silky hummus with warm flatbread.

A feast of small dishes — tabbouleh, mutabal, kibbeh, fattoush, and more.

An upside-down rice dish layered with chicken, aubergine, and spices — flipped dramatically at the table.

Shredded pastry soaked in sweet syrup with stretchy white cheese — Jordan's most celebrated dessert.

What is the most famous food in Jordan?

Mansaf is the dish most travellers start with. Jordan's national dish — lamb cooked in fermented dried yoghurt sauce, served over rice with almonds.

What should I eat in Jordan?

Try Mansaf, Falafel & Hummus, Mezze Spread, Maqluba, Knafeh.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Jordan?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.