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Tamatar Gosht

A rich, comforting Pakistani/Indian goat curry where tender pieces of goat are braised in a spiced tomato-onion base with yogurt, ginger-garlic, green chilies, and warming whole spices.

🇵🇰 Pakistan$$$

Fish Tea

A light, aromatic Jamaican fish soup known as Fish Tea, simmered with fresh fish, root vegetables, okra, herbs, coconut milk, and Scotch bonnet heat. Comforting yet bright with lime and ginger.

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$$

Charred Bahraini Machboos

Charred Bahraini Machboos is a fragrant Gulf-style spiced rice with seared chicken thighs, perfumed with baharat, black lime, saffron, and rose water. The rice absorbs a rich chicken stock and tomato base, while a quick char adds smoky depth and golden crusted bits.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Waterblommetjiebredie

A classic South African lamb and waterblommetjie stew, slow-braised with onions, potatoes, white wine, and herbs until tender and fragrant. Comforting, earthy, and lemon-bright, it’s a hearty main perfect for cool evenings.

🇿🇦 South Africa$$$

Knoffel Kapana

Knoffel Kapana is a Namibian-style garlic-spiked grilled beef, seared hot and served with a bright tomato-onion relish, lemon, and fresh coriander. It’s smoky, spicy, and bold with clean, simple ingredients.

🇳🇦 Namibia$$

Mbattan

Mbattan (Libyan stuffed potatoes) are crisp-fried potato “sandwiches” filled with spiced ground beef, then briefly simmered in a tangy tomato-harissa sauce. Expect a crunchy crust, tender potato, juicy aromatic filling, and warming North African spices with optional chili heat.

🇱🇾 Libya$$

Poisson Braisé au Moyo

Poisson Braisé au Moyo is a West African–style grilled tilapia served with a zesty, spicy moyo sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, lemon, and herbs. It’s smoky, bright, and chili-forward with a fresh herbal finish.

🇧🇯 Benin$$

Khachapuri

Khachapuri is a classic Georgian boat-shaped bread filled with a rich blend of cheeses and finished with butter and a runny egg. Cheesy, indulgent, and perfect for sharing, it’s comfort food at its finest.

🇬🇪 Georgia$$

Jaan̄kun

Jaan̄kun is a Pacific Island-style banana-leaf-wrapped reef fish gently steamed with aromatic coconut milk, ginger, garlic, chili, and pandan, served alongside taro and breadfruit flour dumplings. Bright lime lifts the rich, savory coconut sauce for a balanced, comforting main.

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands$$

Chkmeruli

Chkmeruli is a classic Georgian dish of crisp-seared chicken simmered in a rich, garlicky milk-and-cream sauce, finished with butter and fresh herbs for deep, comforting flavor.

🇬🇪 Georgia$$

I've been...

Tamatar Gosht

Fish Tea

Charred Bahraini Machboos

Waterblommetjiebredie

Knoffel Kapana

Mbattan

Poisson Braisé au Moyo

Khachapuri

Jaan̄kun

Chkmeruli

I've been...

Tamatar Gosht

Fish Tea

Charred Bahraini Machboos

Waterblommetjiebredie

Knoffel Kapana

Mbattan

Poisson Braisé au Moyo

Khachapuri

Jaan̄kun

Chkmeruli