Many Beirut restaurants serve a different dish of the day at lunchtime , usually something that reminds patrons of their mother 's cooking . In the town of Becharre , the local specialty is fresh minced lamb rolled up with bulgur wheat to form giant meatballs . ( CNN ) -- The Lebanese cuisine has been influenced by many cultures and cuisines over the years, but it remains very much its own thing. No traveler should turn down an invitation to a Lebanese home for a meal .
Many Beirut restaurants serve a different dish of the day at lunchtime , usually something that reminds patrons of their mother 's cooking . In the town of Becharre , the local specialty is fresh minced lamb rolled up with bulgur wheat to form giant meatballs . The Lebanese cuisine has been influenced by many cultures and cuisines over the years, but it remains very much its own thing. No traveler should turn down an invitation to a Lebanese home for a meal .