The best of where to eat in Amman. From healthy bites to sweet treats and everything in between.
Most people say that Amman completely shuts down during Ramadan, but that’s only if you don’t know where to go! Last year I posted an article about Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan and got a huge response, especially from people looking for places that serve alcohol. You can still check out that … More Pubs, Bars & Restaurants in Amman that Serve Alcohol During Ramadan 2025
Ramadan 2025 goes from Saturday, March 5 until Sunday, March 30, and that means that a LOT of eateries will be closed from sunrise to sunset and most every place will stop selling alcohol (it’s the law). However, the Jordan we know and love isn’t always as strict as laws would make it out to … More Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes & More Open During Ramadan 2025
List updated: November 2025 One of my biggest fears of moving back to Jordan was the amount of second-hand (and third-hand) smoke I would be exposing myself and my children to. When I first lived in Jordan in 2017, cigarettes were absolutely everywhere, but now that vapes and e-cigarettes are growing in popularity, it seems … More Smoke-Free Establishments in Amman
Our household can’t survive without peanut butter. When we first moved here I searched the shelves and only found expensive imported brands. I started to dig a bit deeper and found that many shops sell it freshly made (some even make it right in front of you) without added oil and sugar. Here are the … More The Best Peanut Butter (and other nut butters) in Amman, Jordan
We recently moved to Amman after spending nearly a decade in South India. That means both of my kids grew up on a diet of idli, dosa, dahl, chapati, paratha, channa, chutneys, etc. Recently my 5-year-old was craving Indian food and we ended up at Tandoori Oven in Abdoun. We had a delicious meal of … More Where to find Authentic Indian Food in Amman
If you are vegan, chances are you’ve heard of Bayt Sara restaurant, because it’s the only restaurant in Jordan registered with the BeVeg Vegan certification. Bayt Sara, located in Jabal Amman, was started by, as the name suggests, Sara! She is a half-Jordanian, half-Romanian chef. Born in Romania, Chef Sara grew up in Italy and … More 100% Vegan Restaurant in Amman – Bayt Sara
As we become more conscious about the food we are eating, healthy ingredients are what we want. Lucky for you, there’s a new app on the scene in Amman that allows you to order healthy food and organic groceries directly to your doorstep – introducing Noor Healthy app. To put it simply, Noor is an … More Healthy Food Delivered to Your Doorstep – Noor Healthy App
Sushi, sushi, sushi! It seems like sushi is one of those food trends that exploded in Amman and now everyone wants a piece (er, roll) of it. Luckily for you, there are 20 places in Amman where you can get a maki or two. Note: the below list is in no special order and includes … More Where to go for sushi in Amman
I can’t say I’ve personally tried a lot of Thai dishes, but I am a HUGE fan of Red and Green Thai Curries because of the coconut milk base. If you’re looking for Thai food in Amman here are some restaurants to check out that offer Thai options on their menu: Thai Room Location: Omar … More Tasty Thai Food in Amman
I’m a huge fan of smoothie bowls and it seems that everyone and their mother is too (based on the number of pictures across Instagram). Luckily for us in Amman, you can find some pretty fantastic smoothie bowls here too. Here’s a running list of my favorite dairy-free (aka vegan) and refined sugar-free smoothie bowls … More The Best Smoothie Bowls in Amman
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