Eat · Souq Waqif & Falcon Souq
Parisa Souq Waqif
A sit-down Persian dinner in a decorated hall: book ahead for Thursday and Friday evenings; go for the grills and the room, not for a quick bite.
- Persian grills
- A decorated hall
- Book for Thursday and Friday
- Order: Persian grills and kebabs in a decorated hall
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: Weekday lunch
- Queue risk: Thu–Fri dinner
- Halal
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Rules in force · 7May–September
- Qatar ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Visit Qatar and Hayya pages only; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Qatar ↗Alcohol is served only in licensed hotel bars and restaurants; do not bring it into the country or drink in public.
- Qatar ↗Dress modestly in public: shoulders and knees covered for everyone; swimwear only at beaches and hotel pools.
- Qatar ↗In Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight.
- Doha Municipality ↗Dune driving and the Inland Sea: use a licensed operator; do not drive off-road alone.
- Doha ↗May–September: no outdoor walks between 10:00 and 17:00; use car, mall and museum.
- Doha ↗In Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public in daylight; many restaurants open only after sunset.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Hours not published
Easiest walk-in
Weekday lunch
Reservations
Reserve ahead
Per person
QAR 60–1202026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Starters, salads, rice and some stews are vegetarian; ask about the stock. · say: “Ana nabati.”
- YesHalal
- AskGluten-free
- Not on fileAlcohol · None served; soft drinks and juices only. · say: “—”
Paying
- Check that service charge is on the bill before you tip more.
- Service is often added to the bill (about 10–12%); check before tipping more.
Booking
- Booking
- Reserve ahead
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Recommended for Thursday and Friday evenings; ask your hotel to book.
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Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| You're welcome | Afwan | AF-wan |
| How much is this? | Kam hatha? | kam HA-tha |
| No, thank you | La, shukran | la SHOOK-ran |
| The bill, please | Al-hisab, min fadlak | al-hi-SAB min FAD-lak |
| Help! | Musa'ada! | moo-SAA-ada |
| Hello / peace be upon you | As-salamu alaykum (reply: wa alaykum as-salam) | as-sa-LAA-mu a-LAY-kum |
| Hello (casual) | Marhaba | mar-HA-ba |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Bread and starters placed on the table: Charged if opened — Ask if they are included.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Check that service charge is on the bill before you tip more.
- Service is often added to the bill (about 10–12%); check before tipping more.
At the table
- Order the local dish at lunch and early dinner: cooks run out of machboos by 15:00.Order the local dish at lunch and early dinner: cooks run out of machboos by 3:00 PM.
- Eat with the right hand or a spoon; do not use your left hand to pass food.
- In Ramadan, plan to eat at sunset (iftar) or in a hotel restaurant; most places are closed by day.
Paying, diet and allergies
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Starters, salads, rice and some stews are vegetarian; ask about the stock.
Show: Ana nabati.
- Halalyes
- Gluten-freeask
- Alcoholnot on file
None served; soft drinks and juices only.
Show: —
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: ok · Grilled skewers and rice work for children; the room is loud on busy nights
- Access
- step-free: partial · Souq level with some steps; ask about the ground-floor table
Hygiene
- Restaurants in the souq are inspected; choose a busy table and eat hot food.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Recommended for Thursday and Friday evenings; ask your hotel to book.
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest
- Diet
- vegetarian: some · gluten free: ask · halal: yes
- Getting there
- Souq Waqif, off the main lane · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Prices are higher than most souq restaurants.
- Busy and loud on Thursday and Friday evenings.
- Opening hours and menu are not confirmed here; check.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Kabab koobideh | Minced-lamb skewer grilled over charcoal, served with rice and grilled tomato. | Order one skewer plate per person or a mixed grill for the table. |
| Joojeh kabab | Saffron chicken skewers. | A lighter choice than lamb. |
| Tahdig | The crisp layer of rice from the bottom of the pot. | Ask if it is available. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A main with rice and bread is about QAR 60–120 (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- A shared grill with starters and drinks may reach QAR 180–250 per person.
- rule
- Check that service charge is on the bill before you tip more.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and starters placed on the table | Charged if opened | Ask if they are included. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Do I need to book?
Yes for a Thursday or Friday dinner; walk-in works on weekdays.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is alcohol served?
No; alcohol is served only in licensed hotel venues.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Machboos and mandi houses, Souq Waqif1 min walkThe Gulf rice-and-meat plate eaten in the souq: go at lunch or an early dinner (before 20:00), and order a shared platter; the pots run out late.The Gulf rice-and-meat plate eaten in the souq: go at lunch or an early dinner (before 8:00 PM), and order a shared platter; the pots run out late.
- Shay Al Shomous2 min walkTea and karak in the souq, walk-in; go at opening after 17:00 or mid-morning; not a full-meal stop.Tea and karak in the souq, walk-in; go at opening after 5:00 PM or mid-morning; not a full-meal stop.
- Karak and cafeteria counters, Msheireb and old Doha10 min walkKarak, paratha and a cheap sandwich at a counter cafeteria: walk-in any hour, and the best late-night food in the city.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Doha (eat)
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