The story
Nestled beside a bus terminal in Baghdad, Ahmed's Kahi Geymar has earned a loyal following and Mark Wiens’s enthusiastic endorsement as "the greatest Iraqi breakfast on earth." With a 4.1-star rating and a reliably buzzy atmosphere, this street-food spot captures the city’s morning energy, drawing regulars and travelers alike for a singular start to the day.
The signature kahi geymar is a crisp, golden pastry served with sweet syrup, luscious buffalo cream, a sprinkle of pistachios, and a drizzle of honey. Wiens highlights the irresistible combination of "crispy pastry" and rich cream. It’s a no-frills, deeply satisfying breakfast that defines Baghdad’s local-spot charm: simple ingredients, big impact, and a meal you remember long after you leave.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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At Ahmed's Kahi Geymar, the namesake kahi geymar—a flaky, buttery pastry—steals the show, earning rapturous praise from Mark Wiens. The overall vibe is one of pure, unpretentious delight, a singular dish executed with masterful warmth.
“A pastry with thin layers of dough baked until insanely crispy, drenched in sweet syrup, topped with a mountain of rich buffalo cream (geymar), and finished with pistachios and honey. The creator describes it as 'very good' and the 'greatest Iraqi breakfast on earth'.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Ahmed's Kahi Geymar. Most active: Mark Wiens
Mark Wiens visits Ahmed's Kahi Geymar in Baghdad, praising it as the greatest Iraqi breakfast on earth, with a buzzing atmosphere and a signature dish of crispy pastry, sweet syrup, buffalo cream, pistachios, and honey.
Dishes mentioned
Kahi Geymar
A pastry with thin layers of dough baked until insanely crispy, drenched in sweet syrup, topped with a mountain of rich buffalo cream (geymar), and finished with pistachios and honey. The creator describes it as 'very good' and the 'greatest Iraqi breakfast on earth'.
