IRAQI KEBAB and SHAWARMA Street Food KINGS! GIANT IRAQI FEAST in Baiji Iraq!
I tried the most incredible IRAQI FOOD Feast filled with KEBAB, RICE, diverse Middle Eastern Food and other STREET FOOD delights from the incredible city of Baiji.
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To create this Iraq series, I teamed up with my guides at Bil Weekend ( / bilweekend | bilweekend.com/) and my good friend and fellow travel filmmaker Tasos Karantakos ( / agreeksolo .
GREAT MOSQUE OF SAMARRA: (Cake Minaret) We began our day at Malwiya Mosque, also known
as the Great Mosque of Samarra. It’s located in Samarra, roughly 90-120 minutes north
from Baghdad. It was the largest mosque in the world when it was built back in the 9 th
century and is known for Malwiya Tower, its unique spiral-shaped minaret! It’s 171 feet
tall. We climbed to the top and enjoyed the views but also had to be careful - there are
no outer railings and you can easily fall!
LUNCH IN BAIJI: After arriving in Baiji, we grabbed lunch at a local restaurant. We
enjoyed a chicken dish with nuts and raising, along with tepsi baytinijan (eggplant
salad), hummus, figs, chicken and beef shawarma, fasiola yabsa (white beans), bamia
(okra stew), jajik (cucumbers in yogurt), and sheikh mahshi (stuffed eggplant). It was a
phenomenal and filling lunch!
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The Iraq videos are my favorite also never imagined Iraq being this cool and the food looks amazing
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
It’s truly amazing! ❤
@aliali-xn2si
11 ай бұрын
@@Davidsbeenhere I am from the city of Baiji, which I visited, and one of the workers in the restaurant, and we did not watch your documentary until 8/7/2023, because the title was not written or translated into Arabic.
All we hear about as Americans about Iraq is negative. I’m glad you visited and gave us a different perspective of how it really is.
Wow! The hospitality of the Muslim world is just mind blowing! Imagine the restaurants in America or Europe- not even an a chance unless you pay-Ain’t nothing free. Thanks for all your content, love you David!
This 🇮🇶 series is awesome. Over 5K years of history there. To think that land was the HQ of the Babylonian Empire!!
what a climb that must have been 1100 years amazing. The feast omg I have come to love Iraq food yummyy ♥♥
David: I loved this video. So far, Iraq has proved to be such a beautiful country. I had pins and needles watching you and the team climbing up the minaret. That's pretty dangerous with no railings to hold on to. Tasos looked so comfortable though. As per the food: Iraq's food is probably the healthiest I have seen. Everything is fresh. The kitchen is so clean and well organized. Even the restaurant itself is beautiful. After tasting so much food, I wondered if you would still be able to eat what they served you but you seemed to get through fine. Don't they have women working in these restaurants? Just wondering. Anyway, all of the guys were so hospitable and friendly. So waiting to see what's next. 🇹🇹🇨🇦
أهلا وسهلا بكم في العراق
Iraqi food looks legit out of this world :O I HAVE to try it, that and Iranian food
would you say Iraqis are the most generous and hospitable people? out of all the vlogs i watched across youtube, theyre always giving out free stuff and refuse to take money. Would love to visit one day
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
They are truly generous and hospitable! I had such an incredible time and the Iraqi people are absolutely amazing. You definitely should visit one day, you will have the time of your life!
@farasha4797
Жыл бұрын
You all are welcome
Irak ist ein Tolles Land. Danke,dass du uns unterstützt. Vielen Dank aus Deutschland.
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Jasim, I send you 1000 Blessings. Thank you for your kind comment. Danke!
hey david welcome to my country
David, I hope people around the world really watch your video to get a better picture of the world and how people live and how peaceful and kind this world could be, love your videos and thank you for sharing how fresh everything really is,best wishes from Winnipeg, Canada
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Sending peace and love to you and I am truly grateful for your nice comment Lolita! Have a great weekend!
Absolutely incredible video bro. The information and the food were amazing. Also Tasos is a beast, awesome to see him with you on the team.
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man
The Ancient Minaret ...such a historical site...so different ..with all the steps...an awesome masterpiece...loved the view from above...and the foods ...delicious and a wide variety to choose from...Also it was very kind of the restaurant owner to allow you to film with last minute notice....As usual another beautiful video. Thanks David and Tasos..and stay safe on all your travels....Blessings....Peace.
Thank you David for showing the world the good part of this Country. People around the world needs to see these Videos to get a better picture of how people live and how peaceful and kind they are. Big thank also of showing some places that I miss and hoping to visit again. If you're planing to visit Ohio let me know My wife and I will show you another level of cooking LOL. One more think, since day one I've been dying to tell you the Fasoolya Broth is White beans stew not Fava Beans or Lima Beans. Merry Christmas to you and all your followers.
David that looks like a paella. Now I’m hungry.😊😛
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
when you mention the word paella all of a sudden I'm hungry now too!
Merry Christmas everyone. ☺️ Full support 🇰🇼🇵🇭 Watching here.
@JudyT868
Жыл бұрын
BISDAK sa KUWAIT: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you 🙏🕊️🎄🥳🇹🇹🇨🇦
Thanks for jaafar he is so kind جعفر مبين عليه وردة و خلوق ما قصر
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@Hu._.k
Жыл бұрын
@@Davidsbeenhere I wish i knew that you came to iraq so i could invites you to my house and try some homemade dishes and take you to watch the final world cup match in café's with people, you missed alot
shlama loukh, i am Assyrian Iraqi/Italian mix convert to al-Islam. alhamdulillah i found your channel it is a gem. masalama
Why david is in so much hurry always 🤔 You seem to be going to miss a train. Dude just relax n slow down a bit.. 😂
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
My goal for the future is to not be in a rush. We are always in a rush because of filming and delays. Next trip I slow down. If I don’t get the shot or make the second video it will be ok
you should add arabic title on those videos. It will help to get more views
Love all of your foods. Hope to taste all of them someday! Warm greeting from Iran..
This episode is epic
نورت العراق 🇮🇶😘❤️
Hello, as an Irishwoman, I recommend that you visit Lalisch, this is Yazidi’s sanctuary! That’s so much fun 😊
I simply adore Tasos. His persona is like one of the family like your young brother. I see the way he looks up to you you might not notice it but I do in a very quiet way I think he is just great and I wish you could keep him with you forever sending lots of love to you both and your enjoyment of food is incredible. 🇺🇸☮️🍜🥢🌶️🥄🌶️🥙☕👍
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Tasos is a true gentleman and a scholar. He's a huge asset for the team and I'm lucky to have him be a part of the journey and the channel. Sending you love as well Noreen and wishing you a blessed weekend.
Oh my gosh the food looks absolutely insane David, I wouldn’t know where to start first. The shawarma looked so good. I hope you had a great Christmas with your family if you weren’t travelling.
David is you next destination Bangladesh?
Tasos and Jafar need to be your sidekicks from here on out!!!
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Maxion I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend!
I don't know how you do it. So many dishes would take me out.
You can’t walk up those stairs after having a few glasses of wine. Lol you go to some fantastic places I could see you putting on a tour for a business to some of the locations that you visit. If you do that, I want one trip free. L O L.😊
David, very nice
Yummy 😋🤤
Wonderfull
David I would have been "STUFFED" to the "GILLS" ! O.G. B,ham
my best bro david looking handsome thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your best bro viki 💙
You should come to Iraq in winter it’s way more better to avoid the heat🔥
Your video is good for me
David I still watch your Armenian trip ;)))
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
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I am wondering after all the food you tried back at the kitchen, how were you able to have lunch at the restaurant, you should be full by now lol
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
lol so true...the food was just that delicious!!!
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@crabmusic1
Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸👍☮️
Scuers are thik that's why the kababs will stay jucuy and smooth so they don't become hard,
Next time try (PACHA)
What dish further this master piece?
That last chicken and rice dish, though, with the hummus and babaganush.. forget about it! Iraq has really stepped up their food game for David 🥘🔪
@user-mk7ul8pb3d
Жыл бұрын
negative
2nd COMMENT here Venezuelan living in Bonaire.
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
❤️ Thank you so so much for the support Ali!!!
@AliAli-uk9nh
Жыл бұрын
@@Davidsbeenhere claro que sí siempre hermano. Saludos!
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Come back to meghalaya
😊👌
@I am from the city of Baiji, which I visited, and one of the workers in the restaurant, and we did not watch your documentary until 8/7/2023, because the title was not written or translated into Arabic.
The Greek kept double dipping
This is a crime🥇
First comment
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
You win the prize! Thank you so much Rupam, have a great weekend!
@6min 20sec how can they just let them eat from that dish???😦
I don't understand eating with hands, I'm from baghdad, we never use our hands, not at home or in restaurants... I don't know, maybe it's something common outside baghdad.. you don't need to do it for sure
yikes! Got me squirming seeing them double dip into the dolma 6:50
David, I love watching your videos, and the Iraqi food looks delicious! One request: Please stop eating out of/ over the restaurant's serving trays! You are double dipping and dropping food from your mouth into the food to be served to the public. It's very unhygienic and you are contaminating the food!
Not hands fingers....
The translator does not describe the food in a good way
Dude, seriously stop sculpting the food (rice) like Indians sculpt their idols. That’s not eating rice, that’s called sculpting rice.
You eat big bites too fast. Just wanted to say that’s very bad for your health in the long run.
ڈیوڈ دوست بہت زبردست ویڈیو ھے آپکے عراقی کھانا لاجواب ہیں کب پاکستان اجاو گے
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
I was in Pakistan in 2021!! It was truly amazing. I can't wait to visit again soon. 1000 Blessings to you Liaqat Ali!