Homemade Saj Under the Trees: Check Out This Hidden Gem in Ramliyeh!

Nothing beats Sunday day3a vibes, but if you don’t plan to head to your day3a over the weekend, how about a quick trip to Rima’s Kitchen? A must-visit for homemade saj lovers.

This kitchen comes with a live saj station, where Rima cooks up fresh saj that’ll take you straight back to teta and jeddo’s house. The best part is that you get to enjoy your saj in her garden, under the trees.

As soon as you step in, Rima will welcome you with open arms and the smell of fresh manakish. With ingredients sourced from her own garden, she’ll then guide you through making your own saj. And her recipe is Lebanes teta approved.

It’s a slow, simple kind of day—filled with warm bites, day3a charm, and stories that linger long after the last bite of zaatar.

Chow down on hot manakish straight off the saj, paired with fresh labneh, garden veggies, and olive oil. It’s the perfect Sunday outing for you and the family.

You can also stop by Rima’s shop and stock up on homemade mouneh—jams, makdous, debes, zaatar, and even frozen saj mana’eesh to bake at home.

If you’ve been to Souk El Tayeb, you’ve probably seen Rima behind her saj station every Saturday. She learned the craft from her grandmother during the war. Now, she’s passing it on—one ball of dough at a time!

Through the “Ahlan” project, Rima expanded her kitchen, opened her home to visitors, and created a space filled with love, stories, and unbeatable hospitality. 🌿

📞 Book your visit: +961 81 061 310
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