Jordanian Food

Jordanian food represents a healthy balance of grain, meat, dairy products and other fresh products. Heavily influenced by the foodscape of its surrounding Arab neighbors: Syria, Lebanon and Palestine, authentic Jordanian cuisine range from the grilling of meat, poultry and kebabs, to vegetable-stuffing; such as grape leaves, bell peppers and eggplants. Mansaf; a traditional Bedouin cuisine, consists of Arabic rice, a rich broth made from dry sour milk, and lamb.

Appetizers

Appetizers are a significant part of local gastronomy. It is usually presented on a spread of small dishes that may include cheeses, salads, cucumbers, tomatoes, other greens, a complete range of vegetables cooked in olive oil or pickled. Desserts: Sweet pastries and cookies are the main composition of Jordanian desserts. Local dessert favorites include baklava, kunafa, and qatayif.

Desserts

Sweet pastries and cookies are the main composition of Jordanian desserts. Local dessert favorites include baklava, kunafa, and qatayif.

Fast Food

There is a flourishing fast food market with all the familiar names (McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, etc.). More 'sophisticated' cuisine can be found in hotel restaurants or any number of ethnic restaurants throughout the city and its suburbs.

Supermarkets

Almost everything you want is available from supermarkets. Prices vary considerably whether you shop at mega-markets like Carrefour, street markets, small shops or street vendors. Fruit and vegetable markets display a huge range of products all year round.

Drinking Water

Tap water in Jordan is generally safe to drink, but for a short trip it's better to stick to bottled water. This is readily available, but it is better that you check the seal has not been broken.

Drinking Alcohol in Jordan

Even though Jordan is largely a Muslim country, drinking alcohol is not a social taboo; it is readily available in restaurants and hotels. There are also bars in tourist areas and some of the major cities particularly those with a significant Christian community. However, because of the predominant Islamic religion, many Jordanians do not culturally drink alcohol, and alcohol abuse is looked at as disgusting and shameful. There is a civility and propriety in the Jordanian people that prohibits that.