Bakdash (Arabic: بَكْدَاش, romanized: Bakdāš), alternatively romanised as Bakdach, is a landmark ice cream parlor in the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in the ancient city of Damascus.[3][2] Established in 1885, it is famous for its traditional Middle Eastern booza—a mastic frozen dairy dessert.[2][1] It is noted around the Arab world and has become a popular tourist attraction.[1]
A second branch opened in Amman, Jordan in 2013.[2] Branches unaffiliated with the original founders also opened neighboring countries, sometimes with their permission.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Malouf, 2007, p.225
- 1 2 3 4 "As Syria Melts Down, Ice Cream Shop Sets Up In Jordan". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
- ↑ "Syrians taste freedom at famous Damascus ice cream parlour". Reuters. 10 Dec 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ↑ Berger, Miriam [in Russian] (23 August 2019). "For Syrians in Jordan, Booza Is a Sweet Taste of Home". Saveur. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
Sources
- Malouf, Lucy; Bourdain, Anthony; Harvey, Matt (2007), Saha: A Chef's Journey Through Lebanon and Syria, Tuttle Publishing, ISBN 978-0-7946-0490-5
External links
Media related to Bakdash at Wikimedia Commons
