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Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience

About this experience

In This Tour We’ve paired 3 of the rich local Hadad Araks to bring out five of the flavors of Jordanian cuisine,

The Jordan Heritage Restaurant, is a non-profit organization established in 2014. Its mission is for Jordanian heritage to be documented, revived, and experienced by all locals and international visitors; thus, using heritage as a vehicle of pluralism, women’s rights, social cohesion, commercial sustainability and inter-cultural exchange.

It all started when tracing the “Mansaf” – Lamb with Yogurt in the remote villages back from the Great Arab Revolt, and as a response the local Jordanian villagers would make all sorts of unheard dishes; the number of dishes reached 25, Jordan Heritage decided to document the Jordanian cuisine. Five years later, Jordan Heritage had amassed 95 dishes from all corners and cultural groups of Jordan to the taste of all.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Menu - Local Dish with Arak
Salad: Durzi Tabouleh with garbanzo beans, cucumbers, pomegranate molasses, served & eaten by hand with pickled vine leaves
Appetizer: Ekbab Obeidat – A special blend of lamb and chicken minced together with bulgur wheat and cardamom
Main Course: Kushna - Red Sea fish stir-fried with maritime spices served with rice or bread and cooked in tahini sauce
Dessert: Haitalyeh - Creamy milk pudding topped with sammen (Ghee) and sprinkled with pistachios
Drinks: Salads with Arak Crystal;
Appetizers with Arak Zahra;
Main Dishes with Arak Hadad Gold

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • One Soft drink with one small bottle of water
  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
  • On board WI-FI
  • Tea with freshly picked garden herbs or coffee
  • Local Jordanian Gastronomic Experience Lunch or Dinner
  • Arak Experience: 3 glasses with the menu option selected

Not included

  • Gratuities if applicable – Recommended
  • All type of beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Any other service not mentioned

Itinerary and highlights

Jordanian heritage to be documented, revived, and experienced by all locals and international visitors.
It all started when tracing the “Mansaf” – Lamb with Yogurt in the remote villages back from the Great Arab Revolt, and as a response the local Jordanian villagers would make all sorts of unheard dishes; the number of dishes reached 25, Jordan Heritage decided to document the Jordanian cuisine. Five years later, Jordan Heritage had amassed 95 dishes from all corners and cultural groups of Jordan to the taste of all.
We invite you to book this amazing food experience where “arak” - anise flavored alcoholic drink will be added to your meal, offered with indulgent flavors from all regions in Jordan: from the south to the north, from the farmers to the Bedouins corners; that include authentic Jordanian dishes and real homemade spices, cooked by local women of the community in Jordan. During this special and unique one-of-a-kind culinary experience, you will know about the origin of each plate and the original condiments used; as well as the different cooking methods applied, while enjoying the different flavors. Come and live it yourself!

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Please contact us for pick up location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zaid Tours and Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please contact us for pick up location.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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