9 Middle Eastern foods you must avoid on a date

But, there are some foods that come with their own struggles. It's probably just better to eat them when you're NOT on a date.

Middle Eastern food: it's delicious, versatile and extremely satisfying. But maybe not all the time:

The enemies of your teeth:

1. Zaatar manoushe

2. Tabbouleh

Maybe choose fattoush? Not that the sumac is much better.

3. Hindbeh

The energy drainers:

These carb-packed foods will have you yawning all night. Avoid them at all costs.

4. A nap is what you'll want after mansaf

5. Koshari too

A gassy catastrophe:

No need for an explanation.

6. Falafel

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7. Burghul in kibbeh ...

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The deadly toum breath:

Unless you've got a weird fetish for garlic breath.

8. Shish tawouk burps

9. Shawarma

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