Habibi Man, the KiwiFav of the week

Habibi Man is one of the most interesting culinary proposals that have emerged in Mexico City in recent years, as this incredible restaurant offers Caribbean food with a Middle Eastern twist, flavors that, although they may seem diametrically different, combine perfectly and lead to complex yet exquisite dishes. To delve into this extraordinary fusion of flavors, you can start with the mezze, which consists of hummus, jocoque, babaganush, salad, plantain tostones, and pita bread. If you want to try everything and truly experience the blend of Caribbean and Middle Eastern flavors, then I recommend the Caribbean camel, a huge dish for two people, which contains falafel, hummus, jocoque, babaganush, salad, pita bread, plantain tostones, beans, rice, eggplant schnitzel, and okra with lamb koftas, jerk chicken, and pork shawarma. Another must-try at Habibi Man is the famous jerk chicken, which has an exquisite flavor thanks to the combination of herbs, spices, beer, and BBQ sauce. As if that weren't enough, this chicken is served with plantain tostones, mango chutney, coleslaw, and rice with beans. For meat lovers, this place also offers decadent sandwiches and wraps. I recommend the Don Rubén, which is made with sourdough bread, pastrami, cheese, caramelized onions, mustard, and pickles. When it comes to drinks, you can choose between refreshing tepache with cardamom, delicious lemonade with rose water and mint, or a beer. To top it all off, you can choose from desserts like baklava, passion fruit crème brûlée, pistachio cheesecake, or the labneh and mascarpone parfait. If you're looking to try something completely different and full of flavor, then this little spot that fuses Caribbean food with Middle Eastern cuisine is for you, as it takes you on a culinary adventure through two distinct places that complement each other perfectly.Photos taken from Habibi Man's social media