ABOUT US
Our Story
In the early 2000’s, wrap sandwich establishments took off in the Middle East. With the regular hookah lounge customers requesting food items, Mr. Rassam decided to enter into a new venture and start a restaurant. He envisioned starting an establishment that had a cultural tie with a modern touch. In 2001, the small coffee shop was complemented by a restaurant adjoining the original shop. Saj al Reef Restaurant was born. The name reflects the traditional Saj bread (dough that is placed on a doomed metal griddle and backed over wood fire) that had been used for many generations in rural Iraq and Al Reef represents a traditional Iraqi village.

