What Laban is
Salted yoghurt drink served with rice dishes.
Laban is listed as a drink in the Iraq guide, where the index tags it juice. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Laban
Laban is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Iraq. Start with busy cafes, juice stands and corner shops, where turnover keeps the drink fresh.
The Iraq guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Laban sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 4 drink entries we track for Iraq, 4 are budget, 0 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Arabic coffee, Tea, Sharbat |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 0 | — |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Laban is one of 2 drink entries and 4 budget items; 2 items share the juice tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Ask whether sugar, ice and water are added. Fresh juice and bottled juice can carry the same name at very different prices.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Iraq items that make most sense alongside Laban, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Iraq items share the most tags with Laban, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Laban: common questions
What is Laban?
Salted yoghurt drink served with rice dishes. It is listed in the TasteBridge Iraq guide as a drink.
How much does Laban cost in Iraq?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Laban vegetarian?
Laban is not tagged vegetarian in our data, because the tag is aimed at dishes rather than drinks. A plain black coffee, tea or fruit drink usually contains nothing animal-based, but milk, cream, honey, egg white or a pre-mixed powder can change that, so ask what goes in the cup.
Where can I try Laban?
Our index lists it across Iraq, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as drink for Iraq. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.