Lazeez Gourmet, dedicated for authentic Middle Eastern cuisines opens up

The first restaurant of its kind, Lazeez Gourmet dedicated to bringing Middle-eastern cuisine delicacies to the Maldives has officially opened its doors to customers.

The restaurant, located in Hithigas Magu of Hulhumale’, a suburb of Male’ City, is focused on delivering authentic Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine to the nation. The entire menu is curated specifically for these cuisines which are some of the most unique cuisines to be found anywhere in the world. 

True to its word, even the head chef of the restaurant is a Palestinian national. Ingredients are also brought in from the Middle East. 

Although Maldivians are already well aware of delicacies such as Shawarma and Hummus as well as Arabian coffee, the country has never before had a restaurant dedicated to such dishes, making it a sure-fire hit with local customers and visitors to the nation. 

It comes as no surprise that even the restaurant’s dessert section serves Middle-Eastern items such as Baklava and different types of Halwa.

“The true reason behind the opening of the restaurant is to deliver authentic Arabic taste to the Maldives. We will not be compromising in any way in terms of quality. The quality seen on the first day will be maintained in the future even.” Said Ragib Khalaf, the owner of the restaurant to Sun. 

He added that the ingredients for the dishes were sourced straight from the Middle East and that the restaurant will never substitute an ingredient with another, even if short in supply. 

“We will not substitute an ingredient with another even if we do not have it. We will inform you that it is not available for now. We will not compromise the quality and taste of the food for customers in any way,

“Some of the items on the menu have to be pre-ordered, because they take a long time to be prepared. What we really want, is to bring the food of Middle-Eastern kitchens to the dining tables of the Maldives.” Said Ragib.

The restaurant has an interior well decorated and reminiscent of Middle-Eastern vibes which is perfect for any type of customers, whether be it families or couples who wish to dine in or get take away. A ten percent discount is currently offered for customers to celebrate its opening. 

For reservations and take away orders, please call: 7782460