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Chapati & Karak

Katara Cultural Village
$Open nowvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 AM, 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

A simple kiosk that has achieved cult status, serving cheap, freshly made flatbreads and sweet, spiced tea to long queues of cars.

Signature
Cheese chapati paired with a steaming cup of cardamom-infused karak tea.

Reviews from Google

Vanessa Gonçalves5 months ago
I had the best chapati I have eaten in Doha in a mall style setting at Katara Cultural Village, and honestly it does not surprise me that this place is always full of people. I stopped here while exploring Katara, which is a beautiful area and definitely worth visiting, even though I did not even have time to take photos of the chapatis because I was way too hungry. I tried the egg chapati and the Nutella one and both were absolutely amazing, very well prepared, not greasy at all and full of flavor. The cheese and honey chapati was also good, but the egg and Nutella ones were on another level. The karak tea here is excellent, but the karak shake is something else, easily the perfect milkshake if you want to try something different and indulgent. One thing to keep in mind is that during the day there are quite a lot of flies, which can be a bit annoying, but the food really makes up for it. Everything was fresh, comforting and done right. A simple spot, always busy for a reason, and 100% recommended if you are in the area. If this review was useful, leave me a 💛 and help me keep sharing great spots
Ruba Alalawneha month ago
This is my go-to spot in Katara for chapati and karak. The staff, especially Mohamad Manzeer, are exceptionally hospitable and professional. He suggested excellent chapati choices and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. The chapati is incredibly tasty, and I left with a big smile. If you’re planning a visit, take his recommendations—you’ll thank me later!
Elisa Winstanley5 months ago
Loved our Karak tea and chapati’s!! It was nice and shady sitting outside. The chapati was fresh and hot, and laden with honey!!
Hatem K5 months ago
Some seats overlook the bisht makers at work, which is nice to see. The karak was too sweet for our taste, and it would be great to have an option to adjust the sweetness. Overall, a very pleasant seating area.
Umar Butt6 months ago
Old paratha with an omelet stuck to it, trying to look fresh but honestly just a waste of money. You can take a picture for Instagram, but you can’t eat it. For the price they charge, at least serve good food. When people hear the name Karak, they expect quality — but this was a big disappointment
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