Meylas Emirati Restaurant Menu

Starters

• Chbaab: Traditional pancakes served with luscious date syrup, local honey, and cheese.
• Khameer: Soft traditional yeast bread complemented by sweet date syrup, honey, and cheese.
• Rgaag and variations: Traditional thin flatbread served plain, with egg, creamy cheese, or topped with flavorful grilled fish mashway.
• Fendal: Crispy fried sweet potatoes offering a delightful balance of texture and natural sweetness.
• Bajela and Nakhee: Boiled broad beans and chickpeas seasoned with traditional spices and lemon for a refreshing start.
• Rgaag Beliban and Sheyat: Fresh buttermilk paired with crisp flatbread or white rice with spices and caramelized onions creates a savory delight.
• Chami: Emirati curd cheese with local ghee and dates for an authentic taste of tradition.
• Pickled Delights: Loomi pickled lime, Hamba pickled green mango, and Tamer pickled dates seasoned traditionally to awaken your palate.
• Laban: Plain yogurt that offers a cooling contrast to the spiced and savory dishes.

Mains

• Balaleet: Sweetened vermicelli noodles infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with a fluffy omelet for a unique taste experience.
• Fareed with Chicken or Lamb: Hearty vegetable stew served over rgaag bread, complemented by tender chicken or lamb for authentic depth.
• Machbos Diyay: Spiced chicken served with fragrant braised rice and potatoes, a staple Emirati comfort dish.
• Semach Mashway: Grilled fresh fish served alongside white rice and enriched with local ghee for a delicate flavor.
• Harees: Savory wheat pudding slow cooked with beef and local ghee, a comforting traditional delight.
• Tahta Rubyan: Juicy prawns seasoned with traditional spices, served over fluffy rice for a vibrant seafood main.
• Salonat Badu with Chicken or Lamb: Traditional Bedouin stew with local vegetables served over white rice, paired with tender chicken or lamb.
• Arsiya: Savory rice pudding enriched with chicken and local ghee, offering a creamy and satisfying dish.
• Diyay Mashway: Grilled chicken served with white rice and accompanied by rgaag flatbread for a harmonious balance.

Desserts

• Khabees: A fragrant roasted flour dessert sweetened with caramelized sugar, cardamom, and saffron.
• Legeimat: Fried sweet dough balls drizzled with luscious date syrup for a crispy, sweet finish.
• Batheetha: Crumbled local dates mixed with cardamom, roasted wheat flour, and local ghee for a rich, traditional taste.
• Aseeda: A comforting flour wheat pudding blended with pumpkin and local ghee, showcasing home-style sweetness.
• Farni: A delicate milk pudding made from sweet rice, perfect for a light and creamy dessert.

Drinks

• Namlet: Lemon or orange flavored soda that offers a sweet and citrusy refreshment.
• Soft Drinks: Classic favorites including Coke, Diet Coke, and 7up to suit all tastes.
• Meylas Vimto: A special house blend of the popular Vimto drink, refreshing and flavorful.