Most Arab moms detest restaurant food and try everything to prevent their kids from having it.
Whether it's berating you for craving fast food or criticizing restaurant hygiene, they'll stop at nothing to make sure you're having your share of tabeekh.
Don't believe us?
Here's the proof:
1. When you tell her you want Sushi and she gives you this...
Who are we kidding on this one? We'll gladly have wara2 3enab sushi any day.
2. When you're dreaming of that molten cake and she WhatsApps you this...
You shouldn't ever tell your Arab mom what you're craving. You've been warned.
3. When you pick up that phone to order a pizza in front of her and she recommends...
Your Arab mom's pizza will come with a traditional lahm b 3ajin twist.
4. When all you want is some restaurant style fettuccine Alfredo and you get this
Ma3carone b laban = Arab fettuccine Alfredo.
5. Fast food? Yep, she can mimic that as well...
Need we say more?
6. Thinking of buying a deli club sandwich? Nope you won't be having that...
Because your Arab mom will make any type of sandwich you're craving in pita bread, of course.
7. Guacamole dip?
Nothing tops Arab dips.
8. Thinking of going out for a paella dish?
Tell your Arab mom you're planning to have paella and she'll immediately serve her local version of it.
9. Try even thinking of a macaroni bake from an American place and she'll serve this
The Arab mom version of this one is pretty epic so we're not going to complain.
10. When you're craving Chinese dumplings and you get this instead...
Shish barak it is then.