Saasna, Msheireb
Majboos, home-style Qatari dishes and date ice cream on Barahat Msheireb.
01 / The experience
Saasna, Msheireb
Estimated food per personQatariMajboos gives a Saasna meal a good centre: spiced rice with your chosen meat or seafood, with accompaniments to share around the table. Samosas or the Saasna salad can come first, and date ice cream offers a distinctly local finish.
The restaurant’s cooking is connected to Sheikha Ahmed Al Meer and her book The Art of Qatari Cooking. Dishes such as madrouba and margoog bring more of that home-style repertoire into the menu. It is an inviting place to explore Qatari food over a substantial lunch, with enough variety for a table choosing several dishes together.
Barahat Msheireb supplies the setting. The arcade and square put Saasna among the neighbourhood’s contemporary streets, with the heritage houses and Souq Waqif nearby. An outdoor table can make lunch part of a longer afternoon in the district when the weather suits. From a Msheireb hotel, dinner here can also be a simple evening close to your base.
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Food budget & menu
≈ QAR 115 per person for food. Drinks, extra courses and applicable charges are separate.
Drinks, transport and any applicable service charges are extra unless the chosen menu includes them.
When to go
Monday–Wednesday and Sunday 08:00–22:30; Thursday–Saturday 08:00–23:00. Race-week service and kitchen last orders may differ.
Allow 60–90 minutes; longer for a substantial dinner.
Getting there
Barahat Msheireb
Find Saasna on Barahat Msheireb, Sikkat Al Maiz. Walk from Msheireb Metro interchange through the district, or use a nearby road drop-off and enter the square on foot. For an early or Friday-morning breakfast, use a taxi if the Metro is not operating; race-week service extensions are still to be announced.
Before you book
Contact the restaurant directly using its official booking links or +974 5519 7131. State indoor or terrace preference and any dietary needs. Ask for last orders before booking a late dinner.
Rice dishes may contain meat or seafood stocks; breads and samosas contain wheat, and desserts can contain dairy. Ask the kitchen about vegetarian preparation, allergens and sauces rather than relying on a dish name.
Accessibility
Michelin lists wheelchair access. Request the step-free approach through the arcade and a suitable table when booking, particularly if choosing the terrace.
Location & nearby places
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Saasna, Msheireb: frequently asked questions
01Does Saasna in Msheireb serve alcohol?
Saasna in Msheireb serves no alcohol. Plan it as a food-focused meal.