Types of Food to Try in Iraq

When you’re in Iraq, you’ll have to try some of the different foods. I will say that it wasn’t my favorite place for food but you do have to give it a go. If it’s your first time in the Middle East, you’ll want to try these items especially.

Masgoof is a grilled fish caught in the river and cooked on an open fire, you’ll see it on the streets. There’s not a lot of seasoning on it but its cool that it comes from the Tigris or Euphrates river.
Dolmas
Kebab
Fasoulia is a bean stew with white or lima beans, tomatoes, onions, and celery usually. You eat it with rice alongside a salad or meat dish.
Kunefe is a dessert that you’ve likely already heard about. It’s quite famous in other Arab countries.