Restaurants in King's Highway
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Kir Heres Restaurant
A cut above the rest, this award-winning restaurant is a surprise find in Karak. The chef (and owner), Saddam, is from Karak and he has a passion for food, reflected in the inventive menu. There are ostrich steaks (JD7) and chicken dishes prepared with local herbs (JD5.550). Vegetarians can choose from dishes including fried haloumi (salty cheese; JD2.250), and mushrooms with garlic and thyme (JD2.250). The owner laments that people take fright at the smart tablecloths, serviettes and tasteful interior of draped kilims and imagine the prices will be prohibitive. The secret is out, however, among the discerning palates of Karak, and a reservation is necessary at weekends. …
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El Cardo Restaurant
Come to the upper gallery of this typical old-house restaurant at lunchtime in season, and you can expect a good buffet of baked chicken or lamb, fresh hummus and local salads. The measure of the chef to our mind, however, was the ability to rustle up something expert on a dark night in winter and the willingness of the aging patrons to give us an out-of-hours welcome. The restaurant is opposite the Archaeological Park.
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Ayola Coffee Shop & Bar
If you want a toasted sandwich (JD2), Turkish coffee (JD1), glass of arak with locals, or simply a cosy perch on which to while away some time with fellow travellers, then this is the place to come. With festoons of hand-loomed kilims draped from the ceiling, creeping vines and the aroma of sheesha (water pipe) it captures the very essence of Jordan. There’s free internet access if you have a laptop.
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King’s Restaurant
Opposite an open area called Castle Plaza, this boulevard restaurant with tables on the pavement attracts travellers at all times of the day and night. It offers grills, pizzas and sandwiches, and local, home-cooked Jordanian dishes like maqlubbeh. The freshly squeezed orange juice is welcome after hot climbs up and down Al-Qala’a Street.
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Stop & Go
The doughnuts may not always be today’s, but the frank and thoroughly likeable owner is the first to tell you as much – while he fills you in on the gossip of Madaba. A cup of coffee in the upper gallery of this tiny cafe is like the pause for tea in a carpet shop: an essential experience of being in town.
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Bowabit Restaurant
With two tables overhanging the road opposite St George’s Church, photographs of old Madaba on the wall and excellent Italian-style coffee (cappuccino JD2.500), this is a number-one place to relax after strolling round town. Alternatively, make a night of it over a dish of Madaba chicken (JD7) and a beer (JD3).
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Dana Restaurant
Not far from the Church of the Apostles, the atmosphere here is pleasant, though can be deathly quiet in the evenings. When there's a group around they serve lunch (sometimes dinner) buffet. At other times the owners recommend the sajieh, a baked dish of chicken, onion and bread (JD4).
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King’s Castle Restaurant
The daily buffet here is popular with tour groups. With pleasant outdoor seating, castle views and over 20 salads to choose from, it’s easy to understand why. The eastern building is worth a visit for its impressive relief display of the castle.
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Petra Restaurant
Cheap and cheerful, this restaurant serves reliable fare. The kebab sandwiches (JD1) fill the gap and you can pick up dessert from the Arabic sweet shops round the corner. Note that the sign here reads King Shwarma.
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Al-Baraka Sweets
Don’t miss out on the Arabic sweet shops, like Al-Baraka Sweets where you’ll find round trays of honey-drizzled pastries, some filled with local cheese, other with nuts and sugar.
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Ram Peace Restaurant
Ram Peace Restaurant and Al-Fid’a Restaurant are other popular places selling standard local fare of chicken, dips and salads.
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Al-Fid’a Restaurant
Ram Peace Restaurant and Al-Fid’a Restaurant are other popular places selling standard local fare of chicken, dips and salads.
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Turkey Restaurant
One of several local restaurants offering roast chicken, hummus and other standard local fare.
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Al-Motaz Sweets
Arabic pastry shop Al-MotazSweets is a must for those with a sweet tooth.
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Mystic Pizza
This tiny, trendy new venue with its heavy wood chairs and flat-screen TV prepares delicious pizzas (including a fire-roasted vegetarian pizza), onion rings (JD3), lentil soup (JD2) and garlic bread (JD1). Follow it up with the best frappacino in town (JD2.500).
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