Mutabbaq Bread

Mutabbaq, meaning “folded,” is a versatile bread that reflects Jeddah‘s dynamic energy. Its thin, pliable dough is filled with spiced meat, eggs, or sweet bananas, then cooked on a hot griddle. Originally Yemeni, Mutabbaq has become an icon of Jeddah’s vibrant street food culture, embodying the city’s knack for culinary adaptation. Local bakeries now blend heritage with innovation, introducing contemporary twists on classics like Tamees with za’atar or Mutabbaq filled with chocolate.