What Maqluba is
Upside-down rice dish with meat, aubergine and cauliflower.
Maqluba is listed as a dish in the Jordan guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and rice-based. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Maqluba
Maqluba is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Jordan. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Jordan guide also covers 4 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Maqluba sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 6 food entries we track for Jordan, 4 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Falafel, Hummus, Khubz arabi |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Maqluba |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Mansaf |
Within this list, Maqluba is one of 4 dish entries and 1 mid-range items; 2 items share the familiar flavours 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
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Jordan items that make most sense alongside Maqluba, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Jordan items share the most tags with Maqluba, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Maqluba: common questions
What is Maqluba?
Upside-down rice dish with meat, aubergine and cauliflower. It is listed in the TasteBridge Jordan guide as a dish.
How much does Maqluba cost in Jordan?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Maqluba vegetarian?
Maqluba is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Maqluba?
Our index lists it across Jordan, 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 dish for Jordan. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.