7 Of Our Favorite Meals for $10 And Under In Beirut
The end of the month is near, which means that your pocket is drawing its last few breaths. You don’t have to stay in though. Enjoy a meal out at the following budget-friendly food spots in Beirut.
Shawarma is at the top of our list, because well, shawarma. Need we say more? A sandwich from Joseph, our favorite shawarma joint in Beirut, puts you back just 6,000 LBP! Combine that with a box of French fries at 3,500 LBP and you’re fueled up until your next meal! Cutting carbs? Go for the shawarma platter for 13,000 LBP which comes with the works.
Next up is a Lebanese favourite, Falafel. Go for this vegetarian street food option via a sandwich (3,000 LBP) or a platter of 12 falafels with vegetables and tahini sauce (13,000 LBP). You still have enough cash to buy a yogurt drink for 1,000 LBP! This meal will surely fill you up til your next.
Get Grilled, a fairly new grill house in Furn el Chebbak, offers grilled platters at affordable prices. A salad costs as little as 6,000 LBP and a BBQ platter served with rice and 3 small sides sets you back a mere 15,000 LBP. Definitely a bargain in the city.
Stuck at home or work? Not a problem, Em Georges has got you covered! Based in Jdeideh, this catering company delivers homemade delicious meals straight to you at great prices. They serve different dishes throughout the week or you can go for the basic menu offerings such as Riz 3a Djeij at only 12,250 LBP with a side of yogurt or salad.
A meal for two at Abou Hassan can cost about 15,000 LBP. If you’re eating solo, order a bowl of foul at 5,000 LBP – and then add a plate of vegetables for another 5,000 LBP. Et voila – a fulfilling breakfast, lunch, or dinner at only 10,000 LBP.
6. Manakish and Lahm Baajine from any Lebanese bakery!
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The basic cost of a Mankoushe Zaatar is between 1,000-2,500 LBP – go with the cheese version and add around 2,000 LBP variance. The average cost of a Lahm Baajine is about 4,000-5,000 LBP. Buy a drink such as juice or yogurt and your breakfast is complete!
Knefe from Amal Bohsali at 5,000 LBP is another great option for a budget-friendly breakfast on the go. Be sure to pass by before noon to ensure they haven’t run out!
Of course, the list goes on – share with us your favorite meal for 10$ or less in and around Beirut!
