{"id":762759,"date":"2025-10-02T08:29:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=762759"},"modified":"2025-10-02T08:30:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:30:31","slug":"craving-albaik-in-lebanon-this-spot-is-its-twin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/762759\/craving-albaik-in-lebanon-this-spot-is-its-twin\/","title":{"rendered":"Craving ALBAIK in Lebanon? This Spot Is Its Twin"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Anyone who\u2019s tasted Saudi Arabia\u2019s famous ALBAIK knows just how good it is\u2026and how we wish it would open in Lebanon. Luckily, there&#8217;s a spot that is the perfect dupe.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Karmesh Broast<\/strong>, located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/saida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saida<\/a>, specializes in broasted chicken, cooked to crispy, golden perfection while staying juicy inside. From broasted to boneless, they have everything a fried chicken fan could crave.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPD9QF2Dfsx\/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>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-on-the-menu\">What&#8217;s on the menu?<\/h3>    <p>Many items on their menu look pretty similar to the OG, including their broasted chicken piece meals and sandwiches. You can try their <strong>Boneless Beik<\/strong> or the <strong>Beik Boneless Sandwich<\/strong> if you want to do a taste test to see just how similar their broasted bites are.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DO6JVGMjIb_\/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>They\u2019ve also got all the sides you\u2019d expect, like garlic dip, coleslaw, and fries, so the full experience feels almost identical.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DPG7hi4gpEc\/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>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-affordable\">Is it affordable?<\/h3>    <p>Yes! You can easily enjoy a full combo meal for less than $10, and there are so many options to choose from, from platters to burgers to wraps.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOfzwM0DDsM\/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>So, if you&#8217;re in Lebanon and craving ALBAIK, Karmesh Broast in Saida is a great dupe to satisfy your broasted chicken cravings. 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