Lebanese BREAKFAST FOOD TOUR!! Beirut Street Food + Caves in Lebanon

With my final day in Lebanon upon me, I decided to go all out with an epic food tour of Beirut! Come along with me on one last hurrah as I enjoy some of the best Lebanese breakfast food in Beirut, Lebanon!

My friend and guide Nico and I started at a local bakery where they make several types of lahmajun, including lamb, za’atar, tomato, and olive. This bakery has been here for 52 years!

I watched the cooks roll out some dough. They made me a mix of the potato kibbeh and spicy varieties. It contained delicious onions and had a bit of spice. I liked the crispiness on the outside and the doughiness in the middle.

They also gave me a cup of fresh sour yogurt from the owner’s home village. It reminded me of Greek yogurt! Then, he baked me a lamb lahmajun and another with green za’atar and tomato. They smelled heavenly!

He added spice and lime to the lamb lahmajun. It looked like a crispy, light pizza and was fantastic. I loved the za’atar and tomato one. It was so full of flavor!

The mint, parsley, and cheese lahmajun was unreal. It was so creamy, flaky, and rich in herbs. I loved that it was light but still full of flavor! The vegetable and sumac one was a little doughier but still insanely good!

Every single one of them was made with fresh ingredients. They cost roughly $1.25 USD each. I loved the owner and his wife. They were so friendly!

Then, we drove to Bechara Bros, a popular shop that sells cheese calzones. They use a mix of cheeses. It was a mix of mozzarella and ackawi cheeses. I loved the crispy, golden brown crust. It was nice and filling! They also make pizzas!

After filling our bellies, we hopped in the car and drove up to the Jeita Grotto near Jounieh. It’s made up of two interconnected karstic limestone caves and was a finalist for the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition!

Camera’s aren’t allowed inside and the lower cave was closed. During the summer, you can take a boat ride through the lower cave. In the winter, the upper cave is open.

It’s a beautiful area near a river. The cave is beautiful, but I couldn’t take my camera inside. As we continued back to Beirut, I saw lots of houses along the hills and mountainsides.

We arrived at an Ottoman bridge about 500 years ago. Beyond it is an aqueduct. It looked like a Roman aqueduct, but it’s not Roman. The bridge spans the Dog River!

From there, we headed to Torino Chicken, where they make some of Beirut’s best fried chicken! It’s deep-fried in a pressure cooker! They sell wings, drumsticks, and breasts. Nico’s parents had their first date here!

We ordered half a chicken for $5 USD. Nico had been taling about this place for the entire trip. We had four pieces with some fries, pickles, and garlic sauce. The skin was outstanding, and the meat was super juicy.

I loved the garlic sauce! It’s very creamy and potent, but it pairs incredibly well with the crunchy chicken. It’s only made of garlic and oil, so it’s as pure as it gets! The fries in the sauce are also amazing! The pickles served as a great palate cleanser.

What an incredible food tour!

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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 13 years, I have traveled the world in search of unique destinations and cuisines. Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have explored over 1,200 destinations in 84 countries, while documenting them on my YouTube channels, travel blog, and social media sites.

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[trashbandicoot]

I haven't been back home to Lebanon for 5 years now, and I can't begin to describe how beautiful and nostalgic this series is. I genuinely don't want it to end. I can almost taste the toum and smell the bakeries with you! Thank you David for portraying the beauty Lebanon has to offer and its divine cuisine!

[pathart]

Lebanese people are all so welcoming and polite . . Food is super tasty . Thanks for this great video . That food looks tasty

[joel]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed.
My family left Beirut right before the Civil War started in 1975. My last visit home was in 1983, I haven't been back since then. I wish I had the means to visit, I still have extended family in Lebanon. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[belle]

Love your videos and Nicolas did a great job showing you all of Lebanon in a non-biased way. I've watched other youtubers and it always upsets me how they only focus on the christian areas but not show the beauty of all of Lebanon. I really appreciate u giving every city equal importance and highlighting things that I haven't visited as a Lebanese. Seeing what you've done in your videos on Lebanon, I will definitely be checking out ur videos in other countries that I plan to travel to as I feel that I can trust the content. Thanks!

[MarWanshNomad]

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[Superior_ones]

Food in Lebanon is too good.. no words to describe..

[Enoxix.]

Amazing food as always! Great tour again David!

[Wally]

In Lebanon it's called Lahm b'ajin. Alternative names in other countries: Lahmajun, lahamagine

[RaniaKaram]

I keep revisiting this series. So nostalgic for my Lebanon. Thank you so much David for making these videos

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[dzurisintube]

If anyone missed it the chicken shop owner was saying "Broasted" not roasted. It's delicious for sure but the most interesting part of it is that it is a midwestern US technique that David is able to enjoy in Lebanon with their own customizations.

"Broasted chicken is more complicated than it seems, a promising moment in postwar Wisconsin that has now gone global via Pakistan and India, picking up surprising flavors before coming home to roost."

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[karenglaicar]

Nice video. Delicious!! Thanks and take care.

[brandonvea]

Congratulations on reaching 1 million subscribers.. continue doing a good job and may God continue blessing you...