Travel video guide
Mark Wiens in Baghdad Governorate: 7 Spots
This guide turns Iraq is DANGEROUS for Food Lovers!! (Baghdad's Insane Street Food) from Mark Wiens into a practical travel guide map with 7 saved spots around Kadhimiya, Baghdad, and Bataween. The mapped places combine food stops, culture stops, and outdoor sights instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was amazed by the intense energy and bustling food scene in the back streets of Baghdad. He particularly enjoyed the kahi and gimar, a combination of flaky pastry and rich buffalo cream that he described as an unbelievable and special local breakfast. He was also impressed by the unique preparation of the maklama omelette and the saturated, flavorful fava bean bread.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in Kadhimiya across food stops, culture stops, and outdoor sights.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Al Tahrir Square
Park in 8CG5+RG2, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Bataween, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Hours: Hours available - Haidar Double Falafel
Falafel Restaurant in 899W+946, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Iraqi Martyr Monument
Tourist Attraction in طريق بغداد، Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Rashdiya, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq - مطعم ابو حمزة للأكلات الشعبية
Middle Eastern Restaurant in 98HR+98W, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Kadhimiya, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Hours: Hours available - Haji Hussian Restaurant
Kebab Shop in 88FW+VCQ, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Mansour, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Imam al-Kazim & Imam al-Jawad Shrine
Mosque in Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Kadhimiya, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Hours: Hours available - Rasul Kahi Geymar
Restaurant in 8CQ2+6R4 Bus Terminal، بغداد، بغداد محافظة، Iraq, الشورجة, بغداد محافظة, Iraq
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- kahi
- gimar
- pistachios
- sugar syrup
- maklama
- bagila bil dehen
- fava beans
- fried eggs
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- explored back streets of Baghdad
- visited a famous breakfast spot
- watched traditional kahi bread preparation
- observed buffalo cream being served
- navigated intense morning breakfast crowds
- ate breakfast standing up in an alley
- watched a deep-fried Iraqi omelette being made
- tasted bread soaked in fava bean broth
Official tourism resource
The official government portal for the Iraqi Tourism Board, providing information on cultural, historical, and religious destinations across Iraq, including Kadhimiya.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Baghdad Governorate?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Baghdad Governorate.
What are the must-try foods in Baghdad Governorate?
Creator picks from the video include kahi, gimar, pistachios, sugar syrup. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel guide map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.