Bahrain, the 'Biblical garden of Eden' boasts a culture that is rich in its own
right.
Come to this magical land of the 'Arabian Nights' and savor the raw flavor of
an age old culture and taste some gastronomical delights.
What or where to eat in Bahrain? A Bahrain Overview along with our elaborate
food guide will tell you all you need to know.
Ruled by the British for long and now home to people from Palestine, Iran,
India, Pakistan and various other parts of the world other than the Arabs, the
food and cuisines of Bahrain today serves cuisines from different parts of the
world, Be it Chinese, Thai, Indian, Continental or Pakistani food that you wish
to taste you can find all of it here. Some of the Popular Restaurants in Bahrain
that serves great international food are Le Mediterranee in Bahrain (Ritz-Carlton
Hotel), Far East Seafood Market in Bahrain (Ramee International Hotel), Al Noor
Lounge Café in Bahrain etc.
Apart from the various international cuisines, try the traditional food and
drink in Bahrain to have a feel of the land. As a part of Arab, the Bahrainis
eat popular Arabian foods like Falafel (a dish of fried balls of chickpeas served
in a bread), Shawarma (lamb or chicken carved from a rotating spit and wrapped
in pita bread), Qoozi (which is grilled lamb stuffed with rice, boiled eggs,
onions and spices) etc that are found in any part of Arab. However, the traditional
food that is a specialty of the region is called 'Machboos'. The machboos is
a delicious dish that is made up of fresh fish or meat and is served with fine
rice and dates. The other delicacy which is typical to the region is called
'Muhammar', a dish of sweet rice served with dates or sugar.
The local snacks that are eaten by the natives in Bahrain are 'Samboosa' and
pastry. 'Samboosa' as it is locally called is a semi-circular or triangular
pastry stuffed with meat, pepper and onions and wrapped in flour that is deep
fried in oil to form a crispy snack. Another poplar breakfast and snack item
is a special flat bread called the 'Khubz' that can be found in any of the numerous
bakeries that dot the country.
One can find an abundance of fresh fruits like dates, bananas, citrus fruits,
mangoes, pomegranates, tomatoes and cucumbers that is cultivated in the region.
Another food that forms an important part of the Bahraini diet is the fresh
fish of the Gulf which is served grilled, steamed or fried according to one's
choice. The popular meats that are available in the local market include Safi
(rabbit fish), Chanad (mackerel), and Sobaity. Though fish is mostly served
with rice here, one can easily find fresh fish and chips in Bahrain.
Coffee, locally called 'Gahwa', is the traditional welcome drink that is often
served with cardamom and saffron added to it. Beer is also drunk widely in Bahrain.
Stil confused about what or where to eat at Bahrain in Arab? Then visit Manama,
the cosmopolitan capital of Bahrain and you will find something to suit your
palate from the wide variety of food here. The capital boasts of hundreds of
restaurants that serves different sorts of cuisines from all over the world.
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