{"id":60159,"date":"2020-06-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/60159\/end-of-an-era-iconic-beirut-spot-marrouche-has-closed-down"},"modified":"2024-02-12T05:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T05:51:41","slug":"end-of-an-era-iconic-beirut-spot-marrouche-has-closed-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/60159\/end-of-an-era-iconic-beirut-spot-marrouche-has-closed-down\/","title":{"rendered":"End of an Era: Iconic Beirut Spot Marrouche Has Closed Down"},"content":{"rendered":"The economic crisis has struck again and taken out another fantastic Beirut business. We are sad to report that the iconic chicken sandwich vendor and restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/154\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Marrouche<\/a> has closed its doors. <br \/>  <br \/>  A Beirut favorite since 1970, this local eatery first gained fame for their hearty chicken sandwich which kept people coming back for more. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/6FUxURKucC\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Back in 2014, their original Hamra branch faced troubles and was closed by order of bankruptcy but they ended up reopening and expanding to Manara. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgTZldqHn3f\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  For generations, Marrouche\u2019s chicken sandwich was named one of the best in Beirut. Loaded with tender and juicy chicken, golden French fries, crunchy pickles, and of course, a generous smear of their creamy and unforgettable garlic sauce. Take all that and grill it to perfection, and you\u2019ve got the sandwich of dreams. It is so sad to see it go. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvFNNC1AUGK\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <B>Note:<\/b> The Sodeco spot Marroush is not affiliated with the original restaurant. <br \/>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The economic crisis has struck again and taken out another fantastic Beirut 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