Trying TRADITIONAL MOSUL FOOD for the FIRST TIME! Bazaar Street Food Tour!!

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To create this Iraq series, I teamed up with my guides at Bil Weekend ( / bilweekend | bilweekend.com/) and my good friend and fellow travel filmmaker Tasos Karantakos ( / agreeksolo .
With an afternoon in sunny Mosul, Iraq ahead of me, my friends and I set out to have some lunch and explore a local castle and bazaar.
LUNCH: At a restaurant set within an old, traditional home, we had dolmas (which also included tomatoes stuffed with rice), a beef soup, boiled Kubba Mosul, and fried Kubba Mosul, with fresh parsley, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
BASHTABYA CASTLE: After lunch, we explored this 1,200-year-old ruined castle along the Tigris River. The ruins are tricky to navigate and a bit dangerous, as you have to climb up steep ruins and jump across gaps in the walls in order to explore the whole thing.
BAZAAR: At the local bazaar, we saw vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to freshly pressed tahini. I tried some fresh tahini, sha’riyya (pistachio halwa), Numi Al-Basrah (fresh lime juice), Naqe’e Al Habib (raisin juice), and mann al-sama (flour-coated nougat). We also met vendors selling coffee and tea pots, as well as another selling coffee and spices from all over the world!
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My name is David Hoffmann. Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,300 destinations in 95 countries to experience and document unique cultures on my KZbin channel, travel blog, and social media.
I highlight culture and historical sites, but my passion is food! I love to experience and showcase the different flavors each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining.
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[@hso]

هلا بيك بدوله العراق 🎉❤

[@SindyJB]

Yup, Iraqi dolma is the best by far 🥰

[@Adam-sl9jh]

We know

[@JustCookAndDrinks133]

Watching here 🇰🇼🇵🇭 support 😊

[@bigalsgaming.4398]

Bro love your videos whenever they drop I always watch them .

[@isisheggs8065]

So awesome chilling and the ancient sights are amazing what real treat

[@user-pb3zm8jf6k]

you so welcome in Iraq... thanks because you show the real image about this country

[@SimSim902]

I'm really happy that people are visiting my home country i haven't been in Iraq since 3 years i really miss the crowding and comfort feeling 🇮🇶❤️❤️

[@SimSim902]

@@MikeyD9 how is it uncomfortable. No body forced anyone to go there they choose their own choice, and don't forget that this country isn't abondond people live there everyday what's the problem. And it's not like the people in Iraq wanted it to become a warzone, but American government did. So don't be rude about it.

[@SimSim902]

@@MikeyD9 the real joke here is your comment, think before u comment next time!

[@SimSim902]

@@MikeyD9 i really don't know u're problem and i don't, because i did say anything wrong and if u scroll and read the comments they're similar to mine. Are being a jerk bc i said I miss the feeling of crowding and comfort, bc i mean what I said is true i feel comfort bc first my family is always there and i don't see them that much and when we gather for lunch or dinner it's fun. I don't get that here in wherever i am, so why are u so mad. Even David is enjoying it in Iraq. If u aren't interested then just watch the vid.

[@SimSim902]

@@MikeyD9 look i wrote that comment without a probably. Lots of people saw it aswell nobody saw it as a big deal so what is it that u want. I wrote my opinion not yours so go and argue with someone else, i don't have time for dumb kids whining.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Don't Worry Sama, MikeyD is a troll and he's been blocked from the channel. I'm so grateful for your comment and I truly appreciate the support. Thank you Sama.

[@rightperson4215]

Oh my God those cups that u guys had raisin juice were so incredible ❤

[@neofighter5323]

Thanks!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

NEO!!!! THIS IS SO KIND!!! WOW. I'm so blessed and humbled by these donations. Each dollar goes back into each video more than 100% LOL. THANK YOU. I promise I'll give you a shoutout in the next live or when I can!!!!

[@neofighter5323]

I Love You Bro and I Love different cultures and people, It's so Awesome to Fellowship with other's

[@ShabanandHailey]

The whole atmosphere is beautiful...the courtyard ...the house and the foods looked delicious as always. Also I love seeing the ancient ruins..the castle ...all part of History. The Baazaar Tahini making ,,,colorful spices..and the pretty juice mugs. All the utensils were so pretty.. too. As always a beautiful video.. Thanks David and Tasos and stay safe on all your travels.

[@ShabanandHailey]

Hi David again...I wish you a Happy and safe New Year with your two daughters and the rest of your family. All God's blessings to you'all always. Peace. and stay safe.

[@user-pi3ig2cd4t]

Someday I will travel here, Mosul Iraq.

[@Mazin_1]

Amazing bro 😍👍🏻

[@JudyT868]

Hi David. Hope your vacation is going well and that there is some snow in NC for Melina and Siena to enjoy. Iraqi food looks delicious. The boiled and baked dish reminded me of pastelles and arepas made with cornmeal. When Brandon said that this was going to be an exciting series, he wasn't kidding. Are you guys insane climbing up the castle without any safety nets? I was on pins and needles just watching you all going up and down the castle ruins. That was very dangerous. Thank God you all got through it safely. What a wild and crazy bunch and what an adventure!!!. So I believe I heard Tasos say that it was the second last day in Iraq and it's always emotional to see these trips come to an end but as the saying goes "all good things must come to an end". So if that's the case, then I am looking forward to the final episode. What a trip eh!!!. Let me end on this for now: I want to wish you and your precious daughters, and your entire family a very warm and safe Happy New Year. May God grant you all that you wish for and more. And to the entire team I want to wish them much success in 2023. May God continue to watch over and bless each and everyone of you. See you all in the New Year 🙏😇🕊️🍾🥳🎉❤️🇹🇹🇨🇦

[@Hu._.k]

0:14 It's not "mutula" 😂 He said (Alaikom al salam wa "rahmatu allah") Means ( peace uppon you too and the merci of allah) As an answer to (al salamu alaikom)

[@RyanCoomer]

at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the buffet.

[@elizabeth16598ee]

Good morning .First meal looks amazing. I have come to love Iraq food. Beautiful restaurant , love the court yard. Castle glad some had survived the war. I bet is was amazing back in its day. That woo said it all lol.. Awesome view for sure. Beautiful. Now the bazar love them. Really need to buy and ship back items before I even leave .. lol. Foods Crafts amazing. Would love to bring back some of each for sure. sha’riyya omg lil bit of that .. sweet sweet..Numi Al-Basrah, i love limes so feed me.. Watch out that young man has a grip lol.. Love the natural soap. Now the pot shop. would have to ship one home if that is possible. Hand crafted. I guess would need MUCH more money to ship it /and all the items ahead of your return lol. OMG Nougat feed me Love that stuff.. small amounts but really good. Awesome adventure today . Hope Team David and friends have a wonderful blessed safe day ♥

[@liveinlove5958]

As always many thanks for sharing your adventures and journeys..much love..one love..respect.we give praise to our High King for all good things.

[@liveinlove5958]

The coffee tea shop stunning indeed.biggest pot ive seen in that style.😊

[@samal-jumaili2623]

you should travel to Basra, Iraq to see the Gulf Cup.

[@willkraus4233]

Always BRO, Will NYC,you already know....

[@silkroad7728]

Love and Respect 🤲🏻💜💜💜🌍💌💫

[@najibhourany6025]

Wonderfull

[@engr100viki5]

my best bro david looking handsome thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your best bro viki 💙

[@2075vj]

Dang you guys had my stomach in my mouth while you were going up that castle.😮

[@RealChristianTV]

Wow so much food 😂

[@neofighter5323]

Salam Habibi

[@Davidsbeenhere]

SALAM!!!!!! 10000000000 Blessings

[@neofighter5323]

Same to you my friend

[@sararaed5497]

احس ماريد الفديو ينتهي

[@neofighter5323]

Assalamualaiykum

[@WilliamMasakin]

Who was your guide in Mousel? What's his name?

[@willkraus4233]

Your great,what year was it built, and who??? BIG BRO Will BOE NYC..

[@michaelandersson4926]

👍

[@sherriw7673]

I wouldn't stand a chance at that Bazaar! That tahini and the halwa??? It's like I died and this is what heaven would be like. Can someone confirm that David paid around $4 (us) for that huge jar of tahini? (he paid 6000 Dinar)

[@WilliamMasakin]

Each US $ is equal to 1500 iraqi dinars

[@sherriw7673]

@@WilliamMasakin thank you

[@jannalam6861]

Iraqi tahini and Helwa are the best. Taste nothing like the ones we get in the West.

[@Safinazhassan]

David you have an accent. Where are you from?

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I am from the USA! How about you?

[@Safinazhassan]

@@Davidsbeenhere born in Iraq, live in usa.

[@jiyaaamin730]

Bro I go to pakistan or bangaladish

[@faizkanan]

What about the whole f dish of fresh tomatoes ,cucumbers and greens going to the rubbish bin, can you imagine how much they waste in Iraq, it should be a started lol 😢

[@alami44]

Jafar looks like someone he didn't eat anything before 😀 . Easy Mann! على كيفك جعفر شبيك ماشايف أكل فشلتنا

[@ramidaoud7945]

actually he represented iraq the real way, most iraqis i met have similar characterstics, and learn how to share positive energy instead of judging people

[@alami44]

@@ramidaoud7945 may be he represented you and not the Land. Don't talk in the name of all the people.

[@ramidaoud7945]

stay backwards habibi, nothing more to say

[@alami44]

@@ramidaoud7945 Wow,,You too Habibi 😉

[@2075vj]

It was boiled 😊David not steamed. I’m trying to stay in bikini shape and every time I watch a video I’m hungry. Help!

[@Xyz-gf5op]

Mosool is the pronunciation, is not it?

[@manglaniklja7204]

Bandra East Mumbai mangala nikalje india

[@1Messii]

This Iraqi man does not know how to eat Iraqi food I swear I have seen him in other videos and he also put other things on top of the food he gets that is wrong or put it in the bread

[@ramidaoud7945]

spoken like a true loser, stop judging people, one thing i defintly dont miss in the arab world is all the judging and shit talking, learn to share positive energy you backward fool

[@aquab5838]

Videos cool, but all the double dipping, eating over customers food,/ pots and grabbing out of pots of food and putting nose, face over pots of food is not cool, The restaurant and definitely you should know that's not sanitary/ disgusting!

[@khitai8227]

It’s part of their culture they eat together like this

[@aquab5838]

@@khitai8227 That's not what I'm talking about! Read that again, and go watch last video, in the kitchen.

[@charlie77577]

@@aquab5838 I didn’t like how David was trying the Tahini.

[@aquab5838]

@@charlie77577 , Right, now everybody got to get what you got, not cool!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I honestly appreciate the feedback. Thank you. Have a great New Year too.

[@frauleinv3723]

In my opinion you are overdoing, your Arabic greeting comes across non authentic, not natural and makes you more appear like a tourist. In the last video you also were rude to your friend: when eating breakfast (chickpeas) you were so egocentric that he hardly could grab some food. Cringe…

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I tried my best with the Arabic greeting, and to be honest I am a tourist. Also he's actually a paid guide, one of many around the world which I pay a good amount of money for their services, and to help take me around and show me the cuisine and culture. This trip is about trying to make content and bring my viewers along. Not only that, but you realize 95% of the footage is cut out in the final edit, and so just because you didn't see my guide eat , does not mean I hoarded all the food for myself. In fact it is the opposite. Making judgements about another person without having the full story is the real Cringe here.