Pacha, Qatar

Qatar might be an increasingly modern nation, but you'll still find centuries-old recipes served in its capital, Doha, including pacha - boiled sheep's head, stomach and trotters, served with bread sunken in hot, oily broth and more flatbread on the side. The cheeks and tongues are considered the best bits.

Karak Tea, Qatar

Karak spiced tea shops are ubiquitous in Qatar's capital, Doha, serving up the Gulf country's milky equivalent of masala chai. Since staying hydrated is essential here, other popular thirst-quenching treats include avocado shakes and pomegranate juice.

Breakfast, Al Najada Doha Hotel

It's worth waking early for breakfast at Qatar's Al Najada Doha Hotel, where the spread might comprise bulgur wheat topped with chicken, meaty shawarma, tabbouleh parsley salad studded with pomegranates, sumac-spiked croissants, kanafeh pastry drizzled with Nutella, plus plenty of cheeses.

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Fatteh & Freekeh, Qatar

Tucked in Qatar's oldest souk (marketplace), Damasca One serves regional specialities like fatteh (toasted flatbread) tossed with yogurt, ghee and pomegranates, and soulful soups of freekeh (durum wheat cereal).

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