How Much Arabic Food Should You Order for a Group?

Planning a group meal at an Arabic restaurant sometimes can be challenging — order too little and guests leave hungry, order too much and food goes to waste. If you’re dining at Tarboush, this guide will help you understand how much Arabic food to order for a group, especially when choosing a Mandi platter Singapore style feast. 

Why Portion Planning Matters for Arabic Food

Arabic cuisine is built around communal dining, large platters, and shared experiences. At Tarboush, dishes such as mandi, mezze, grills, and rice-based platters are designed to be filling — but only when portions are planned correctly. 

Pro tip: The right balance of rice, meat, and starters creates a better group dining experience than simply ordering more food.

Understanding Arabic Serving Sizes

Before ordering, it helps to know how Arabic serving sizes are typically portioned.

1. Mandi Platters

Mandi is a rice-based dish served with slow-cooked meat (chicken or lamb), best enjoyed in groups.

• A full mandi platter usually serves 2-3 people

• A large family platter can serve 4-5 people

This makes mandi platter orders ideal for family gatherings, birthdays, and group celebrations at Tarboush.

2. Mezze

Mezze dishes like hummus, moutabal, and falafel are designed to be shared.

• One mezze dish for 2-3 people

• For large groups, order variety over quantity
  

3. Grills and Kebabs

Grilled meats are filling but should complement rice dishes — not replace them.

• One mixed grill platter serves two people

• Pair grills with mandi or rice dishes for balance

Arabic Food Serving Size Estimator Chart

If you’re planning to order a mandi platter, this estimator chart will help you understand how much Arabic food to order for your group.

Final Thoughts

Ordering Arabic food for a group doesn’t have to be confusing. With the right balance of mandi, mazze, and grill platters, your gathering at Tarboush will feel generous, satisfying, and memorable.