Lonely Planet

"In a mall packed with restaurants, this huge restaurant with decor evocative of ancient Iraq enjoys an especially loyal local following because of its excellent masgouf – wood-fire grilled fish that's considered Iraq's national dish."

Monica Tindall

"With its intensity of smoked flavor, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, this dish could very be the reason you visit Samad Al Iraqi."

Leah Simpson

"Be sure to try the famous Iraqi masgouf at Samad Al Iraqi, the nation’s signature style of grilling fish. You’ll be served fish that is blackened, resulting in beautifully moist and meaty flesh within."