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hibitive. The secret is out, however, among the discerning palates of Karak, and a reserva-
tion is necessary at weekends. This is also the only restaurant in town selling alcohol. Try
the locally produced sweet white wine (JD4.250 per glass) in the upper gallery at lunch-
time and you can forget about visiting the castle afterwards!
King's Restaurant$
( 2354293; Al-Mujamma St; mezze JD2.500, mains JD5; 8am-10pm)
Opposite an
open area called Castle Plaza, this boulevard restaurant with tables on the pavement at-
tracts travellers at all times of the day and night. It offers grills, pizzas and sandwiches,
and local, home-cooked Jordanian dishes like
maqlubbeh
. The freshly squeezed orange
juice is welcome after hot climbs up and down Al-Qala'a St.
JORDANIAN
King's Castle Restaurant$
BUFFET
( 2396070; lunch buffet JD10; noon-4pm)
The daily buffet here is popular with tour
groups. With pleasant outdoor seating, castle views and over 20 salads to choose from, it's
easy to understand why. The eastern building is worth a visit for its impressive relief dis-
play of the castle.
Shehab Restaurant$$
( 9513803; Al-Qala'a St; mains JD6; )
This restaurant offers free internet and a free
drink if ordering a meal.
JORDANIAN
Al-Fid'a Restaurant$
( 079 5037622; Al-Mujamma St; mains JD5; 8am-10pm)
Another popular place
selling standard local fare of chicken, dips and salads.
JORDANIAN
SWEETS
Al-Motaz Sweets$
( 2353388; An-Nuzha St; 8am-10pm)
This Arabic pastry shop is a must for those
with a sweet tooth.
