Tunisian Street Food: Sandwiches, Lablabi & Fried Snacks

Kaskrout tounsi, mlewi, makloub, a bowl of lablabi on a cold day, fricassé and sugar-dusted bambalouni by the sea: Tunisian street food from market corners and marina cafés.
We have discovered Tunisia with a rich culture, beatiful sight seeing and yummy middle eastern inspired food

Kaskrout tounsi, mlewi, makloub, a bowl of lablabi on a cold day, fricassé and sugar-dusted bambalouni by the sea: Tunisian street food from market corners and marina cafés.

When to go and where to base yourself in Tunisia, from a winter living aboard: the seasons from October to April, travelling during Ramadan, and nine towns from Hammamet to Djerba.

Harissa, brik, slata, tea with pine nuts, couscous, tajin and marqa: the Tunisian food we ate during a winter living aboard in Tunisia, and the markets where it all begins.

The medinas of Tunis and Sousse, Berber ksars and hilltop villages, the Star Wars trail, El Jem and Roman Tunisia, the Bardo mosaics and the desert oases around Tozeur.

Our journey through Tunisia led us deep into the flavours of North Africa, where everyday dishes carry centuries of tradition. From bustling markets to small local kitchens, we discovered food that is simple, bold, and deeply rooted in place.

Brik is one of Tunisia’s most iconic street foods: a delicate pastry filled with tuna, parsley, capers, and a whole egg, folded into a triangle and fried until golden and crispy. It’s crunchy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and often eaten with a squeeze of lemon. Served everywhere from street stalls to family kitchens, Brik is a Tunisian classic.