What Harees is
Wheat and meat porridge, eaten during Ramadan.
Harees is listed as a dish in the Oman guide, where the index tags it mild. 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 Harees
Harees is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Oman. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Oman 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
Harees sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 8 food entries we track for Oman, 4 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Harees, Lentil soup, Khubz rakhal |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Machboos, Mashuai, Vegetable machboos |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Shuwa |
Within this list, Harees is one of 6 dish entries and 4 budget items; 4 items share the mild 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
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Oman items that make most sense alongside Harees, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Oman items share the most tags with Harees, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Harees: common questions
What is Harees?
Wheat and meat porridge, eaten during Ramadan. It is listed in the TasteBridge Oman guide as a dish.
How much does Harees cost in Oman?
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 Harees vegetarian?
Harees 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 Harees?
Our index lists it across Oman, 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 Oman. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.