Where We Are Going Today: Shawarma, grills and more at Jeddah’s Ghammas

JEDDAH: There is little mystery to the menu at Ghammas. It is built around the kind of food many diners already know and enjoy, including traditional Levantine appetizers. The challenge for a restaurant serving such familiar dishes is getting the basics right.

Situated in Al-Rawdah district, the restaurant offers a fairly extensive menu. From the appetizers, try the hummus with shawarma and beetroot mutabbal, alongside the quinoa tabbouleh, which has a distinct flavor and tastes particularly good with a few drops of lemon.

Moving on to the grill section, the lamb chops, meat awsal, meat arayes and chicken kebab are fresh and juicy. For a practical option if you want to sample several varieties, go for the mixed grill.