This is the classic Amman street food start.

  • Hashem Restaurant — super famous, always busy, very simple seating
  • Abu Jbara — popular for crispy falafel sandwiches and breakfast plates
  • Al Quds Restaurant — slightly spicier falafel, very local vibe

 Order: falafel sandwich + hummus  + pickles


🌯 2. Shawarma (lunch or late night)

Shawarma is basically Amman’s “fast food obsession.”

  • Reem Shawarma — one of the most famous in the city (especially chicken shawarma)

👉 Order: chicken shawarma with garlic sauce + pickles
👉 Tip: go later in the day — it gets better at night


🍟 3. Walking street snacks (Downtown exploring food)

As you walk around the Roman Theatre and markets, you’ll find:

  • Fresh fries in cones
  • Roasted corn
  • Pickled vegetables
  • Fresh juice stands (pomegranate, orange, sugarcane)

👉 This is “snack while walking” culture — no sitting needed


🧁 4. Sweet street food (don’t skip this)

After savory food, you’ll definitely want dessert.

  • Habibah Sweets — legendary kunafa (crispy + cheesy + syrupy)

👉 Best move: grab kunafa and eat it while walking through downtown at night


🧭 5. Best street food route (easy plan)

If you want a simple food crawl:

  1. Morning → Hashem / Abu Jbara (falafel breakfast)
  2. Walk → Roman Theatre + Downtown streets
  3. Lunch → Reem Shawarma
  4. Evening → Habibah kunafa
  5. Night → juice + snacks while exploring