Dine out this Ramadan with this guide to suhoor and iftar in the Philly area.
A Karachi-style iftar buffet will be offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Karachi Kafe, a colorful Pakistani restaurant in Voorhees, New Jersey.Ramadan begins a month of spiritual rejuvenation for Muslims. It’s a time to practice patience, gratitude, charitable giving and abstinence. This year, the holiday begins March 11 and ends April 9, following the lunar calendar.
Suhoor typically happens before the sun rises, with observing Muslims eating everything from traditional stews to bowls of cereal. After the sun sets, iftar breaks the fast and is traditionally observed with dates, fresh juices, fried snacks and favorite dishes. While each meal can be eaten at home, Muslims often plan gatherings to begin and end the fast together.
If you’re looking to dine out this Ramadan, this list offers a handful of restaurants in the Philly area open during early suhoor hours and offering iftar specials to celebrate the holiday. While most of the establishments listed offer halal meat, check out our guide to halalWhat makes something the best? Our recommendations are based on our reporters' deep regional knowledge and advice from local experts.
Folks can find the same special at Goubaa’s new Algerian and Moroccan restaurant, Wilaya, next door to Don Panchito. Expect traditional soups like chorba frik and hmiss, crispy pastries like borek, dishes like saucy meatballs called mtewem and kabab Algerian, and mint tea and sweets.The restaurants on Grant Avenue will remain open till 3 a.m. throughout the month-long holiday for visitors to stay and enjoy desserts, tea and coffee, and Algerian barbecue skewers .
After breaking your fast with snacks, order Pakistani classics including haleem and biryani.Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Alamodak Restaurant in Fishtown is hosting a Ramadan iftar buffet. The buffet items rotate, but customers can expect chicken mandi, lamb mansef, beef kabab, chicken maqlobah, and beef okera. Adults pay $26, and kids under 10 years old pay $15. For other days in the week, there is a special which includes salads and soups and an entree for $19.99.
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