02/22/2026
Ramadan Kareem! This week, the Michelin Guide shared our reflection on Ramadan at Arbequina Restaurant, and it reminded us why this time of year holds such deep meaning for us, both personally and professionally. Ramadan is, at its heart, a time of discipline, humility, and reflection. It reminds us to pause, to be grateful, and to reconnect with our faith, our families, and our communities.
The simple act of breaking the fast, often with a date and water, is quiet, grounding, and profoundly meaningful. As owners of Arbequina Restaurant, this observance shapes everything we do during this month. Each evening, we witness guests arriving just before sunset, sharing in that collective anticipation. In those moments, our restaurant becomes more than a dining room, it becomes a place of gathering, of warmth, and of belonging.
We built Arbequina with the hope that people would feel at home here. During Ramadan especially, that purpose becomes even clearer. It is a privilege to create a space where traditions are honoured, where community is strengthened, and where people can come together to share in something deeply human.
We are grateful to the MICHELIN Guide for telling this story, and to our guests, who entrust us with such meaningful moments at our table.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Moeen Abuzaid & Asma Syed
Owners, Arbequina
