November 13 2025 4:25 PM Newsletter

Local Tabeekh That Feels Like Home: 10 Local Spots to Try on Careem

Local Tabeekh That Feels Like Home: 10 Local Spots to Try on Careem
There’s nothing quite like a plate of a local dish known as tabeekh, especially after a long day. The aroma of slow-cooked rice, tender meat, and garlicky yogurt fills the air with that familiar feeling of home, warm, comforting, and full of love. Whether it’s molokhyeh, kabseh, or shushbarak, every Jordanian knows that tabeekh is more than just food; it’s tradition.

With Careem Food, you don’t have to wait for Friday lunch to enjoy it. These local restaurants bring the taste of home straight to your doorstep, hot and hearty, whenever the craving hits.

Here are seven of the best places on Careem Food serving authentic local dishes you’ll want to order again and again:




1. Teta Rahebeh

If comfort had a name, it would be Teta Rahebeh. Every dish on the menu feels like something your grandmother would make slow-cooked, perfectly seasoned, and made with love. The flavors are rich and nostalgic, bringing together tender meats, hearty rice, and warm spices that instantly make you feel at home..

Best dish: Rahebeh Meal, which simply includes rice, chicken, and yogurt

Azometna

Azometna specializes in the kind of food that reminds you of big family lunches, generous, aromatic, and filled with flavor. Their stuffed vegetables are legendary, cooked just right with a balance of tangy tomato, soft zucchini, and fragrant rice. It’s the kind of meal that brings people together, just like a real Jordanian feast should.

Best dish: Zucchini Makhshy

3. 7 Tabkhat

A local favorite known for bringing tradition to your table, 7 Tabkhat is all about hearty dishes made the right way. From stews to rice-based meals, everything here is crafted with care and attention to flavor. Their dishes are homely, comforting, and consistent, the perfect pick for anyone craving authentic tabeekh.

Best dish: Shushbarak

 
 
4. Baitouti
When you’re in the mood for a meal that feels festive yet familiar, Baitouti is the answer. Their dishes combine Levantine and Gulf-inspired flavors, with aromatic spices and perfectly cooked meats. Each bite feels rich and layered, the kind of food that warms you from the inside out.
Best dish: Kabseh Chicken
5. Tabkha w Nos

Home-style cooking doesn’t get better than this. Tabkha w Nos serves up classic Jordanian comfort food that’s creamy, flavorful, and full of heart. Their yogurt-based dishes are smooth and tangy, their rice perfectly cooked, and every spoonful feels like it was made just for you.

Best dish: Kobeh Labanyeh

6. Tabkha w Ghataha

Known for its authentic flavors and generous portions, Tabkha w Ghataha is a go-to for anyone craving traditional meals that taste like home. Their dishes are rich with garlic, herbs, and slow-cooked goodness, simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of place that instantly brings a sense of comfort to the table.

Best dish: Molokhyeh Chicken

7. Al Markazia

For those who love rice dishes that are both aromatic and flavorful, Al Markazia delivers. Their meals are known for depth of flavor, tender meat, fragrant basmati rice, and smokey spices that linger beautifully. Every plate feels generous and perfectly balanced, just the way good tabeekh should be.

Best dish: Mandi

8. Al Quds Al Jadeed

An institution in Amman’s food scene, Al Quds Al Jadeed has been serving traditional Jordanian meals that never go out of style. Their dishes capture everything we love about local food: tender meats, fragrant rice, and flavors that feel both comforting and familiar. It’s the perfect choice for anyone craving authentic, time-honored Jordanian cooking.

Best dish: Mansaf

9. Abu Julia

A rising star for local food lovers, Abu Julia has mastered the art of home-style cooking bringing flavors from Gaza and adding a modern twist. Every meal feels fresh yet nostalgic, combining traditional recipes with a contemporary touch that makes them stand out. Rich, flavorful, and hearty, this is comfort food done beautifully.

Best dish: Chicken Maqloubeh

10. Deeritna Express

Deeritna Express is all about authentic home-cooked Jordanian flavor, served fast and fresh. Their menu celebrates everything we love about tabeekh: generous portions, rich sauces, and that unmistakable homemade touch. It’s perfect for anyone who wants the full flavor of traditional cooking without waiting for Friday lunch.

Best dish: Stuffed Vine Leaves

Whether you’re in the mood for something creamy, garlicky, or spiced just right, these tabeekh spots bring the taste of home straight to your table. And with Careem Plus, you can enjoy free delivery on Careem Food, up to 50% off with Careem DineOut, cashback on rides, and special offers across all Careem services, all in one simple subscription.