AMMAN: In a creative solution to combat the post-meal sleepiness associated with Jordan’s iconic dish “mansaf,” a restaurant in Amman is providing customers with a unique opportunity for a quick nap to overcome their drowsiness.
Mansaf, a celebrated national dish in Jordan, is believed to induce tiredness due to its high-fat ingredients, particularly during hot weather. Consequently, many mansaf enthusiasts prefer to enjoy the dish in the comfort of their homes, where they can have a nap afterward.
However, one restaurant in Jordan’s capital, Amman, has come up with a solution to tackle the post-mansaf sleepiness. The establishment, named “Moab” after the ancient Kingdom of Moab in the city of Karak, exclusively serves mansaf and has introduced beds for customers to take a restful nap.
The idea to incorporate beds into the restaurant initially started as a joke and decoration, symbolizing the drowsiness often experienced by mansaf eaters after consuming the rich, high-fat meal, according to Musab Mubeideen, the son of the restaurant’s owner.
Why Mansaf Eaters Need Quick Nap?
“Mansaf is a fat-laden meal cooked with lamb meat, rice, and jameed (ghee), and these ingredients combined are a recipe for sleepiness and complete tiredness,” Mubeideen explained to Arab News.
He further shared that a customer, feeling sleepy after consuming mansaf, jokingly suggested, “Why don’t you put beds in the restaurant?” Soon after, more customers echoed the same sentiment. Encouraged by the idea, the restaurant introduced beds in a designated section, where customers can now enjoy a quick nap following their mansaf meal.
The specially designed “bedroom” section of the restaurant offers air-conditioning, a peaceful atmosphere, and even traditional Jordanian coffee to enhance the napping experience. This addition provides mansaf lovers with a comfortable space to rest and rejuvenate after their hearty meal.
Mansaf, which translates to “a large platter,” is a traditional Levantine dish typically prepared with lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt. It is served with rice or bulgur, and the Jordanian variation includes bread placed at the bottom of the plate.
With the introduction of napping beds, Moab restaurant in Amman not only aims to offer an exceptional dining experience but also recognizes and accommodates the natural drowsiness associated with savoring Jordan’s beloved mansaf.
