Our Cuisine
Drawing from the picturesque environment surrounding our restaurant and the rich Arabic culinary culture, the cuisine at Tanoor is ever-evolving – even though we are just at the beginning.
Syrian cuisine is considered one of the most ancient and authentic kitchens in the Arab world. It is characterized by its diversity, due to the different civilizations that flourished in the region—the capital, Damascus, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish, consisting of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie. Traditionally made with lamb or chicken.
Yemeni cuisine is one of the most important, richest and diverse Arab cuisines, it represents the cultural heritage of this ancient country and the land of Sheba, these foods have become famous in most Arab countries and all countries of the world because these dishes are distinguished by a distinctive flavor and aroma that gives them a prominent place on international food menus.
Mandi is the most popular traditional dish that originated from Hadhramaut, Yemen, consisting mainly of meat and rice with a special blend of spices, cooked in a pit underground on firewood.
Mohamed Alsharmani
Co-Founder, Yemeni Chef