{"id":727225,"date":"2024-07-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=727225"},"modified":"2025-06-04T09:08:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T09:08:07","slug":"old-but-gold-7-must-try-beirut-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/727225\/old-but-gold-7-must-try-beirut-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Old But Gold: 7 Must-Try Beirut Gems"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>No matter how many new spots open in Beirut, we find ourselves craving some nostalgia. Some of Beirut&#8217;s oldest snacks, bakeries, and restaurants are still open and taste just as amazing as ever. Do yourselves a favor and head over to these old but gold gems in the city!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-snack-faysal\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snackfaysal1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snack Faysal<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8_0S__M117\/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>   <p><\/p>    <p>Located on Bliss Street, <strong>Snack Faysal<\/strong>&#8216;s fatayer sbenigh is a staple. Coated in pomegranate molasses (debs remmen) and served with labne and veggies, this Beirut snack never disappoints and has been keeping foodies satisfied since 1984. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-al-soussi\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/el-soussi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Soussi<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/ChcIAs0Dzca\/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>   <p><\/p>    <p>One of the most iconic foul w hummus spots in Beirut, <strong>Al Soussi<\/strong> is a precious gem that has our hearts. The family business has been passed down for generations, and it&#8217;s one of the oldest spots in the city. Did you know it was dubbed one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/best-breakfasts-around-the-world\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best breakfasts in the world in 2013<\/a>?<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-universal-snack\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/universal-snack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Snack <\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>      <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Universal Snack<\/strong> is probably one of the most loved spots in Beirut that you just keep coming back to. Known for their generous portions and delicious platters, a lunch at this spot will be a trip down memory lane. Definitely go for their cheesy chicken escalope and fries.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ichkanian-bakery\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/34635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ichkanian Bakery<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cf_NvGyMLVp\/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>   <p><\/p>    <p>Operating since 1946 with locations in Zokak El Blat and Jal El Dib, <strong>Ichkanian Bakery<\/strong> has perfected their traditional Armenian recipes. For an unbeatable and perfectly spicy lahm baajin, this is the Beirut gem that will serve it right. And their manti? To die for.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-hani-s-snack\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/hanis-snack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hani&#8217;s Snack<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSoZYWYsHvp\/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>   <p><\/p>    <p>If you find yourselves craving a good old Lebanese burger, the one at <strong>Hani&#8217;s Snack<\/strong> in Raouche and Hamra will hit the spot. They&#8217;ve been making it since 1972, alongside a number of other options, including sandwiches, pastas, salads, and homemade platters.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-snack-ghalayini\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/snack-bilal-ghalayini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snack Ghalayini<\/a> <\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYhmUfasqhA\/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>   <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Snack Ghalayini<\/strong> in Hamra has been around since 1958, and every time you pass by, you&#8217;ll be tempted by the delicious smell of their food. Whether it&#8217;s their freshly baked mouajjanat every morning or the mouthwatering shawarma by noon.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ghattas\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boulangerieghattas?igsh=M3pwejM0eDQ1c2l1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ghattas<\/a> <\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcrNONmDmwH\/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>   <p><\/p>    <p>The Achrafieh gem we all know and love, <strong>Ghattas<\/strong> has also been around since 1958. The bakery is mostly known for its mouthwatering fatayer, a must-try for someone seeking a traditional and delightful Lebanese bite in the city.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,206,236) 51%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%)\"><strong><em>Feeling nostalgic? You&#8217;re going to love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/nostalgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this section<\/a> on our website.<\/em><\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter how many new spots open in Beirut, we find ourselves craving some nostalgia. Some of Beirut&#8217;s oldest snacks, bakeries, and restaurants are still open and taste just as amazing as ever. Do yourselves a favor and head over to these old but gold gems in the city! 1. 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