4 Buffets You Must Go To in Little Arabia This Ramadan!
This is one of the most exciting and spiritual times in Little Arabia. Break your fast with a feast. Here’s our 4 buffet recommendations in Little Arabia this Ramadan.
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4 Iftar Buffets You Must Try in Little Arabia this Ramadan
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has arrived and Anaheim's Little Arabia District is once again offering a variety of 'iftar' buffets at our local restaurants. During this month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and families gather to break their fast during these special times. Many of your favorite restaurants in Little Arabia usually suspend their regular menu and transform their space to an all-you-can-eat feast that lasts all month. Some even change their business hours and stay open until the wee hours of the morning!
Here are a few restaurants we recommend. We also recommend calling before going to make a reservation:
- Olive Tree Restaurant: 714-535-2878
- El Mahroosa Cafe & Hookah Lounge: 714-991-9200
- Rose Cafe: 714-635-3333
- Little Arabia Lebanese Bakery & Cuisine: 714-833-576
7 Ramadan iftar buffets in #LittleArabia you must try
Desert Moon Grill
888 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-533-6601
Little Arabia Lebanese Bakery & Cuisine
638 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-833-5760
Olive Tree Restaurant
512 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-535-2878
Rose Cafe (buffet available Thursdays & Sundays, other days set menu)
198 W Cerritos Ave., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-635-3333
El Mahroosa Cafe & Lounge
930 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Ramadan Hours: 7:50 pm - 3 am
Call for info & reservation: 714-991-9200
Al-Sanabel (set menu)
816 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Ramadan Hours: 11 am - 4 am
Call for info & reservation: 714635-4353
Aleppo's Kitchen
513 1/2 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
Call for info & reservation: 714-991-5000
5 Little Arabia “Specials” You Must Try (in no particular order)
This list in no way suggests they’re the best of the best. However, these “specials” were chosen either because they’re outstanding, unique or because they’re underrated.
Sayadiyeh at Olive Tree Restaurant
Many of us can’t wait for Thursdays (or Saturdays) for this fried fish special at Olive Tree known in Arabic as Sayadiyeh. It contains brown rice mixed with 22 different spices, cooked with fillet fish and served with a huge flavored tilapia fish that’s deep fried to perfection! Once you’re done eating, don’t forget to say “Teslam Edeik” to Abu Ahmad. Literally means “may your hands be protected.”
Musakhan at El Mahroosa Cafe
Loyal fans of Little Arabia have known or heard of Chef Um Alaa (the mother of Alaa) long before El Mahroosa was open. Any of you who tried her cooking knows that Musakhan isn’t the only dish you must try, but it does stand out because, arguably, no one seems to perfect it the way she does at El Mahroosa Cafe. Musakhan is a Palestinian dish composed of roasted chicken baked with onions, sumac, allspice, saffron, and fried pine nuts served over taboon bread.
Beef in Cherry Sauce at Aleppo’s Kitchen
It’s really difficult to pinpoint what exactly stands out at Aleppo’s Kitchen, because too many items in their menu aren’t served elsewhere. Not too many foodies know about the grilled beef balls with homemade cherry sauce and it’s definitely worth a try. However, make sure you call an hour in advance, because it’ll take an hour to prepare it.
Stuffed Zucchini and Grape leaves at Alwadee Bakery & Restaurant
Everyone loves stuffed zucchini and grape leaves and the ones done by the awesome ladies at Alwadee Restaurant are no less mouthwatering than your typical Arab mom’s “wara’ enab and mahshi.” Typically the zucchini and grape leaves are stuffed with rice and meat, and olive oil is used to moisten wraps. Available every Saturday.
Methlootha at Arabisc Restaurant
lMost Arabs haven’t even heard of Methlootha, a tasty dish popular in the Najd region of Saudi Arabia. Like most Saudi dishes, Methlootha contains rice and lamb, but what’s different about it is that it’s made of three layers: bread, oats, then rice and lamb (or chicken) and garnished with caramelized onions. Keep in mind that the Chef at Arabisc Restaurant has more than a decade of experience cooking at the Saudi Royal Court.