{"id":5386,"date":"2025-04-14T08:52:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T08:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=5386"},"modified":"2025-04-14T08:55:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T08:55:51","slug":"80-years-of-flavor-why-abu-al-azz-restaurant-is-a-damascus-must-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/5386\/80-years-of-flavor-why-abu-al-azz-restaurant-is-a-damascus-must-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"80 Years of Flavor: Why Abu Al-Azz Restaurant is a Damascus Must-Visit"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>If you\u2019ve ever wandered through the old streets of Damascus, with the sound of footsteps echoing in the vibrant Al-Hamidiyah market, then you\u2019ve probably noticed <strong>Abu Al-Azz Restaurant<\/strong>. This spot isn&#8217;t just a place to grab a bite \u2014 it\u2019s a legendary piece of Damascus history. With over 80 years of serving up mouthwatering dishes, Abu Al-Azz still brings the same flavors, love, and warmth that it did when it first opened. The food? Always authentic. The vibe? Timeless.<br><\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480927947_960344762896323_2708618841258046592_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5433\" style=\"width:576px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480927947_960344762896323_2708618841258046592_n.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480927947_960344762896323_2708618841258046592_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480927947_960344762896323_2708618841258046592_n-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/480927947_960344762896323_2708618841258046592_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Walking into Abu Al-Azz feels like stepping back in time. You\u2019re greeted by beautiful, decorated ceilings, colorful wooden walls, and cozy traditional seating. The fountain in the middle? It\u2019s not just a cool aesthetic \u2014 it literally chills you out before the food even hits your table. Honestly, every corner of the place feels like a scene from an old-school Syrian drama.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><br><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481234327_960344849562981_4018409260321667970_n-574x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5425\" style=\"width:454px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481234327_960344849562981_4018409260321667970_n-574x1024.jpg 574w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481234327_960344849562981_4018409260321667970_n-336x600.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481234327_960344849562981_4018409260321667970_n-140x250.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481234327_960344849562981_4018409260321667970_n.jpg 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>And the vibe? It\u2019s all the charm and nostalgia of a classic Damascus home. The kind of decor you don\u2019t find anywhere else, bringing you straight to those warm, good old days.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scrumptious-traditional-meals\">Scrumptious Traditional Meals<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-12-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-12-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-12-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-12-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-12-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-12.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>Now, let\u2019s talk about the food\u2026 because, trust us, it speaks for itself.<\/strong><br>If you\u2019re a fan of classic Syrian flavors, Abu Al-Azz is your place. The dishes are made with recipes passed down through generations, all packed with that authentic, soul-satisfying taste:<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDamascusmarketsdealsandrates%2Fvideos%2F1366646624498384%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"> <p><strong>Grills<\/strong>: Kebabs, Tawook, and a spread of appetizers and salads that\u2019ll have you asking for more.<\/p>    <p><strong>Sfiha<\/strong>: Crispy, fresh, and baked in a 70-year-old oven. <\/p>    <p><strong>Ozi, Kabsa, Freekeh<\/strong>: Hearty dishes with tender grilled or fried chicken that hit just right.<\/p>    <p><strong>Classics<\/strong>: Shish Barak, Kibbeh Labanieh, and Sheikh Mahshi.<\/p>    <p><strong>Mloukhieh<\/strong>: Syrian-style, and it\u2019s next-level.<\/p>    <p><strong>Kebabs<\/strong>: Grilled, fried, or baked in a pan \u2014 all insanely good.<\/p>    <p><br><\/p> <\/div>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0627\u0644\u0646\u0643\u0647\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0631\u064a\u062f\u0629.. \u0623\u0628\u0648 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0632 \u0623\u0642\u062f\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0637\u0627\u0639\u0645 \u0641\u064a \u062f\u0645\u0634\u0642\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FFcqztuGuUA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <p>Source:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@qbusiness6532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q business <\/a><\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>And here\u2019s the cool part: This spot has been a hangout for royals and famous faces from all over the world. King Salman bin Abdulaziz dropped by in 2002, and even boxing legend Muhammad Ali has dined here. Talk about a place with some serious star power.<br><\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481176377_960344812896318_8310893413648665215_n-574x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481176377_960344812896318_8310893413648665215_n-574x1024.jpg 574w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481176377_960344812896318_8310893413648665215_n-336x600.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481176377_960344812896318_8310893413648665215_n-140x250.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/481176377_960344812896318_8310893413648665215_n.jpg 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Address: Damascus \u2013 End of Al-Hamidiyah Market<br> For reservation or inquiry: 0112246005<\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Enjoyed this article about Abu Al-Azz Restaurant<\/strong> <strong>in Damascus? 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