The dazzling capital city of Qatar, Doha is set on the coastline and overlooking the Persian Gulf and enjoys an incontestable reputation when it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine. Typically, after spending a day shopping in its buzzing markets, sampling the city’s appetising food provides a savoury close to the day. Here’s a list of five of the best Middle Eastern eateries in Doha which you must check out when you next get on a flight to Doha:

Al Terrace, Al Mirqab Boutique Hotel

Located at Al Ahmed Street, the restaurant offers savoury Lebanese cuisine, including dishes like Mushroom Sulguni and Ojakhuri. Enjoy a classy dining experience at this chic eatery that is known for its beautiful frescoes depicting mythological events. There is a veranda full of fragrant sheeshas, close to which resident musicians belt out soulful tunes. Apart from its scrumptious Levantine cuisine, you can also try out some Mediterranean and Arabic fare here before catching your flight back to Delhi from Doha.

Parisa, Souq Waqif

In case you come to crave some classic Persian cuisine when your Delhi to Doha flight lands, Parisa is the perfect spot. The place offers some of the best Kebab Torsh and Dami Baghali, and their lamb preparations are to die for. Patrons also come here for the ambience: the ceiling is studded with hundreds of mirrors that add to its spectacular ambience; traditional Persian artwork showcasing legends and myths adorns its walls.

Al Mourjan, The Corniche

Set upon the beautiful Corniche promenade, Al Mourjan is renowned for its top-tier service in addition to the unparalleled Arabic cuisine on offer. For hors d'oeuvres, you have options such as falafel, which promptly follow some lip-smacking barbeque offerings like Kabak Shokaf and Shish Tawook. And the best part? Catch a view of the stunning West Bay Towers as you enjoy a romantic meal. So, the next time you get on a flight from Delhi to Doha, make a solid mental note to check the place out.

Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif

This exquisite restaurant’s beautiful traditional architecture lends an old-world charm to a place that’s otherwise modern in its outlook. While in Doha, this is the closest you’ll get to the exotic and vintage Casablanca vibe. The restaurant serves authentic Yemeni cuisine, and residents love its homely flavours, especially those of recipes like Fahsa, Bean Salona, Mashwi, and Chakchouka Eggs. Bandar Aden is an experience like no other particularly because it offers traditional floor seating, and you might as well head here the moment your Delhi to Doha flight lands.

Burj Al Hamam

You must sample some great Lebanese food at this restaurant before you book your flight tickets to Delhi from Doha. Located at the stunning, artificially built island of The Pearl-Qatar, the eatery is famous for its home-cooked, no-fuss classic preparations, including the sumptuous hommos and fattouch. The restaurant also has an array of fusion dishes such as the fillet meshwi ghanam, which you must try out. After dining here, it’s a good idea to take yourself on a stroll down the boulevard, by the lapping sea.