Kuwait Restaurants

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I've bundled all of the restaurants at the Mubarakiya Souq together because they are, for all intents and purposes, really just one restaurant. True, they do compete against one another for customers, but the food they get is all from the same place (the souq) and they all offer Iranian, Kuwaiti and Eastern Mediterranean dishes. My favourite was the one that was closest to the main hall of the market (al-Dana al-Azraq), where they specialized in Iranian food and generally had good meats and stews (except for the fish stew). The waiters here are either Iranian or Egyptian; the Iranians speak very little Arabic, in general, so you have to hope that they speak English, otherwise ordering can be a bit daunting. The Egyptians generally speak English in addition to Arabic. You will probably be rushed into a seat (they're not trying to give you the bad table, they just want you to sit down in their section of the seating, rather than in someone else's) and you may be expected to order immediately. There is almost always a bilingual menu, though, so don't be shy about taking your time.

Favorite Dish: Kebabs are the specialty of these restaurants, and my favourite were the lamb ones (you can either get kofta, which is ground meat, or the actual chunks of lamb). As a side dish, stewed okra is quite tasty (marag bamia). The hummous and eggplant spreads are not great and usually drenched with vegetable, but not olive, oil. Tikka (grilled chicken) is ok, but the shish taouk (also grilled chicken) is a better choice. Everything is served with flat bread and salad, which takes the form of various greens and several onion wedges. Remember to ask for tea (chay) after your meal.

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Kuwait is overflowing with foreign restaurants. Sometimes it seems like the people of this country are ashamed of their delicious, exciting and interesting cuisine. They cover it up with horrendous, bastardized versions of international cuisine that make you dream of kebabs and marag. Signor Sassi is a London fastfood chain that has recently moved into Kuwait. This outlet is designed to be a much more upscale restaurant than its London brethren, although there are more than a few instances of the staff breaking out in team chants and happy birthday. The menu includes a number of classic Italian dishes, but the problem is that they are devoid of pork and wine (two key ingredients) and many of the other key but legal ingredients are too expensive to include in the menu. They do try to provide a good experience for customers, and the service here is generally excellent if you can avoid the obnoxious manager. This restaurant is reputed to be the only one in Kuwait with its own pasta production. Prices are average for this type (Western) of restaurant.

Favorite Dish: Both times I ate here, I got sick. I'm not sure what caused it, but both times I had the panna cotta dessert. The capriccio was quite good, as were the grilled vegetables, but I wouldn't recommend the pasta. The shrimps are decent, but the sauce in which they were served is bland.

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These are actually two restaurants, but, in true Kuwaiti form, they are likely owned by the same people and utilize the same kitchen. Both are Iranian restaurants that offer Kuwaiti dishes in addition to Iranian ones. One of the greatest draws to this restaurant is that it allows you to sit with the old men (and the young ones) and eat in traditionally Arab city fashion. Not that you get to sit on cushions or anything, but the restaurant is packed with older men drinking tea, eating kebabs and talking loudly with each other and the waiters. Of course, that generally means that women should not eat at the tables (even in the company of men), so the experience is a bit limited. The restaurant does all sorts of kebabs, my favourites of which were the lamb meat ones (either ground meat or chunks of the meat). They also have fairly good marag bamia (okra stew) and flat bread. I wouldn't recommend the hummous here, because of the healthy dose of canola oil put on it (as everywhere in Kuwait) and the general lack of garlic. The staff goes above and beyond the general expectation of friendliness and is extremely helpful. There aren't really menus and the staff don't speak English, so you should probably only attempt this restaurant if you speak Arabic or are feeling adventurous.

Favorite Dish: I loved the lamb kebabs. The meat chunks were obviously fresh and cooked without spices or marinade, so you could really taste the meat. Together with their flat bread, it was a sure bet for a good meal.

I wandered into Shater Abbas on a whim - mainly because I was hungry and it looked like a fairly decent establishment where I wouldn't have to worry about being forced into ordering kebab just because I didn't know anything else. The food here is delicious and, unlike many other restaurants in the souq, the ambiance is quiet and quaint. The owner ensures that soft classical Persian music provides an enjoyable background to traditional dishes. All of the food is served with a greens salad (the type of greens changes per season) and barley soup. Most meals come with heaps of rice and it is traditional to order a main dish and some sort of side dish, either things like hummous or eggplant spread or stems, usually made from fish or vegetables such as okra or zucchini. Main dishes are heavy on grilled meats or fish, sometimes marinated in delicious spices or sauces. The service is quick and friendly, although many of the servers speak minimal Arabic and English (they're usually South Asian). The menu is in both languages with pictures.

Favorite Dish: I enjoyed their marag bamia (stewed okra) as a side dish and the Istanbuli gosht, which is roasted meat served on a bed of saffron rice. I also had the biryani, which was delicious but a bit too heavy on rice. The grilled chicken was also quite good.

The atmosphere was nice but the sushi left you wanting. Its better than Fusion don't get me wrong but where they fail is their extremely large menu of their "speciality" sushis that just aren't discriptive enough. When ordering from those its hit or miss as far as if you'll like it or not. I suggest you stick to what you know. The unfortunate part about that is if you are familar with popular American fusion rolls you will be left sorely disappointed.

As if that weren't bad enough. Besides just paying for the meal and tipping your waitress you have to pay gratuity just for the Maki franchise. I will not be returning there again.

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it was nice! and the view is just worth it.
Take it easy have coffee or snack, salad or main course.
just enjoy Kuwait city from HIGH!

You dont pay for entry if you going to restaurant

Favorite Dish: had salmon salad and it was very nice

Jade Garden is the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Kuwait...I was really astounded by the decoration of the place. They even have a 6ft bronze dragon to greet you!
On my last visit I was seated next to the aquarium, which is cool to watch when you are enjoying your meal. The place is big by Kuwait standards, but the attention to detail is excellent, I cant say ive had better service anywhere in Kuwait. All the waitress are Chinese which is nice to see in a Chinese restaurant, and really knowledgeable about the menu. The chefs are also from different regions in China, and each have their own type of cooking, which makes the dishes really special, and not seem like you are at 'another' disapointing Chinese restaurant.

Favorite Dish: Where do I start for my favorite dish??! Well the restaurant specializes in seafood, everything from fresh lobster, shrimp and hammour all cooked in the Chinese style. The place even has 14 soups on the menu! I love the steamed dumplings - second to none. The appetizers are good, and different to what you would normally expect. For instance, Shrimp fried with potato, a must!
The sizzler platters are really tasty, I tried the beef. What really suprised me the most was the price...inexpensive for the quality of food and service. For two people, starter + soup + main course and rice/noodles + drinks only around 8KD per person.

In Salmiya, take Hamad Al Mubarak street, then head towards the old 'SANA' shop, now RED TAG', it is on the corner next to noodles and Murgh Mahal.

this is my favorite restaurant in kwt .. i am addicted to it! its a small unique design and atmospher ... the food is grt and the staff working there r so good n frienldy ,

Favorite Dish: my favorite is midnight slider dynamite nachos , portabello slider , swiss mushroom slider , the morrocan sensation salad , chicken caesar salad .. the shrimp , the all kind of fries onion rings.. THE DESSERT : chocolate Pudding so yummy !
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