Like you, we’re always looking for the perfect indooroutdoor eatery – and Tawle just ended our search!

Light, bright, airy – three qualities we instantly love at the newly opened Tawle Eatery. This contemporary Lebanese eatery is perfect for a sidewalk meal in the concrete jungle of Lusail (without the harsh rays of the Doha sun, of course).

Located at Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail, this quaint restaurant is accessible from both the hotel and the street. The wallto-wall sliding windows stand to blur the threshold between indoors and outdoors, giving us the sense of sitting outdoors while inside. They say good things come in small packages, and this remains true for Tawle.

It may be small, but a big personality comes courtesy of a bustling open kitchen and seven-metre concrete communal table. The latter aims to mimic the Mediterranean experience of people coming together over a meal. And we agree. Nothing brings people closer together than a love of good food, right? We sit at the far end, making sure to occupy the cute swinging chair in our quest for the best seats in the house. The variation of chairs encourages all types of gatherings from eating and co-working to studying and community meetings. Even though Tawle highly encourages social interactions between its guests, the restaurant ensures a few empty chairs between groups of people for safety measures.

We begin our Lebanese feast with the juicy vine leaves topped with laban, which surprisingly acts as the perfect neutraliser for the burst of flavours brought about by the filling. This is followed by the freshly made lemonade that packs a punch – it wakes us right up. For our mains, we indulge in the signature Cauliflower Tacos Style, the Tawook Sandwich, and Mix Grill Platter.

The Cauliflower Tacos Style is a must-try, a vegetarian-friendly dish that hosts soft cauliflower, tahini sauce, and those renowned Lebanese pickles to give it a kick of flavour. The mixed grill is consistently tender throughout, each mouth-watering item on the platter better than the last. We’re rapidly reminded why we’ll never tire of perfectly seasoned grilled chicken, kebabs, and koftas. The assortment arrives with a side of creamy hummus, tangy pickles, and delicious fries – and it’s the definitive crowd-pleaser on our table. We’re stuffed, we’re satiated, but we can’t resist ordering the surprisingly light shish tawook sandwich that is cut into the most adorable rolls. It’s perfect for sharing!

We end our meal with another signature, the Cherry Cheese Cake, which turns out to be the cherry on top of our lunch (pun intended). Every bite is creamy, cheesy, and oozing with cherry goodness. Tawle’s stand-out packaging makes it a great option for home delivery, but this deconstructed, upside-down delicacy alone is reason enough to return. And we will. ✤

GO: CALL 4002 9492 FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION.