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Kurdish Food is UNBELIEVABLE!! First Time in Erbil, Iraq!!

2026-03-04 Travel & Events
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Watch the full @NatGeo series: https://youtu.be/CE6Y8tqhO4A?si=SnzmFzCmEcr5x57C Today we’re exploring Iraqi Kurdistan and the incredible city of Erbil! It’s a city with thousands of years of history that all surround the ancient citadel in the center of the city. Machko Cafe - We’re starting with breakfast at this amazing and historical cafe for the full Kurdish breakfast including lots of tea. Yassin Kebab - If there’s one place you have to eat kebabs when you’re in Erbil, it must be Yassin Kebab, loved by both locals and visitors, and known for serving some of the best kebabs in Iraq. After the amazing kebabs we walked around the old center of Erbil, had some Kurdish Coffee (made from the terebinth tree), tried some Iraqi tree gum, and couldn’t miss some freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. Habeeb Kurdish Restaurant - Located on the famous Iskan Street food street, I was able to try some traditional Kurdish food including some amazing dolma! Iskan Street - Iskan street in Erbil is famous for its night street food and I tried a few different sandwiches and some of the best chickpeas ever! Erbil is an amazing city! Make sure you check out Epic Food Journeys on Nat Geo now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeoy0zUu6bqm55BdqGDq6HWT02eBSg2hi&si=79f0JBDN5xGcJfSJ Follow for more food: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiensAbroad https://www.facebook.com/markwiensfoodvideos https://www.instagram.com/migrationology/ https://www.tiktok.com/@markwiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ 🎥 Camera gear I use: https://amzn.to/3FVdBUd (some of these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from any sales)

Top Comments (10)

@MarkWiens 2026-03-04

Thank you all for your concerns, Ying and I are safe. Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the region 🙏

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@ArafatSiyez 2026-03-05

Hello to our Kurdish brothers from Mongolia/Kazakhstan❤

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@israafaraj3520 2026-03-06

The Kurdish people are the most polite and hospitable people I’ve ever met

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@nygma_009 2026-03-07

Just as a correction the gum you show up is Kurdish gum and it is harvested from natural trees in the mountains of Kurdistan through the hard work of our Kurdish people.

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@Reverie-i8o 2026-03-04

My kurdish dad always watched and loved your videos and still do he will be so happy to see you trying our foods ❤❤❤welcome to Kurdistan thank you for visiting its an honor really. :DD

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@pawel8365 2026-03-04

What an excellent video highlighting the amazing hospitality, friendliness and generosity of the Kurds. 😍

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@Ehsantraveling 2026-03-04

Wow as afghan Bolger who is in Erbil city the harts of Kurdistan love Kurdish people and love you Hope you enjoy here

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@Zoumba7777 2026-03-04

Much love TO kurdish people !!!! Délicieuse food !!!

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@hani1ta 2026-03-05

Welcome To Kurdistan, Erbil ♥️💛🤍💚

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@tenetibedengi 2026-03-05

You absolutely must visit a Kurdish home in the mountains; they have wonderful hospitality, and the nature is magnificent.

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