Masgouf
📍 Baghdad
★ 4.4
Butterflied river fish slow-grilled beside an open fire.
About Masgouf
A whole carp is split open, seasoned and propped upright around a wood fire to roast slowly, then finished over the embers and served with bread and pickles. It is the national dish of Iraq, eaten along the Tigris.
✅ Before you go to Iraq
Round out your trip — most travellers book these alongside their trip.
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