“City Kitchen” Series: Cast Updates, Ramadan Release & Mohamed Fadel Shaker’s Theme Song

The Syrian drama series “Mطبخ المدينة” (City Kitchen) launched its theme song on Friday, featuring vocals by Lebanese artist محمد فضل شاكر (Mohamed Fadel Shaker), according to a statement released by the show’s producers.

The song, titled “مين متصالح” (Who is Reconciled), was written by محمد حيدر (Mohamed Haider) and composed and arranged by حسام الصعبي (Hossam Al-Saabi). The release was reported by CNN Arabic and other regional media outlets.

“City Kitchen” centers on a Damascus chef who finds solace in his restaurant, both for his passion and for his four children. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when his daughter disappears, testing the family’s values and the strength of their bonds, as described in the official synopsis.

The series boasts a prominent cast including عباس النوري (Abbas Al-Nouri), أمل عرفة (Aml Arafa), عبد المنعم عمايري (Abdel Monem Amayri), مكسيم خليل (Maxim Khalil), and فادي صبيح (Fadi Sabih). Critics and viewers anticipate “City Kitchen” will be a leading drama during the 2026 Ramadan season, according to reports.

The production team has not yet commented on the specific thematic connection between the song’s title, “Who is Reconciled,” and the plot of the series. The song has already garnered significant attention online, with listeners praising Shaker’s vocal performance and the emotional depth of the track, according to reports from Aghani Aghani.

“City Kitchen” is directed by رشا هشام شربتجي (Rasha Hisham Sharbatji) and written by علي وجيه (Ali Wajih) with contributions from سيف رضا حامد (Saif Reda Hamed). The series is scheduled to air on MBC Drama during Ramadan 2026.