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 by traveldave
Camel's milk is healthy. It has half the fat of cow's milk, and has less sugar, making it good for diabetics. It is high in vitamin C, and is supposedly good for vascular problems. And in many Arabic countries, women drink it to get a clear and smooth complexion.
I had the opportunity to try camel's milk when I was in Oman. I bought a small container of camel's milk at a convenience store in Buraimi, figuring that I might never have the chance to try camel's milk again.
Later, during our lunch break, I took a sip of the milk, and the members of my birdwatching group could tell by the look on my face that I did not like it. I thought it tasted like salty and rancid cow's milk. I took a few more sips, hoping that I would get used to it, but it was awful. Almost everyone in my group then tried a sip, but none of us liked it. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 A remarkable way to serve
a kabob! by DesertRat
The Kargeen we go to -- and there are three of them -- is just possibly the most attractive "watering-hole" in the Capital Area. Built in the courtyard of the Madinat Qaboos Shopping Centre, the oldest (I think) of its kind in the city, you sit under large tents on benches and on cushions covered with Bedu woolen weavings among potted palms, frangipani trees, ironwood trees, and bougainvillea. In some ways, it reminds me more of a funky restaurant on Bali or Java than it does an Arab-run restaurant (The owner is a Bahraini woman, who is, I'm told, married to an Omani.).
Perhaps the best thing available on the menu is an amazing Chocolate Fudge Cake smothered in a spectacularly delicious chocolate sauce.
In terms of savory dishes, I find the Onion Soup to be excellent, the Salade Niçoise is first-rate, and the kofta kabob is as good as I've ever had anywhere in the Middle East. It's worth ordering for no other reason than to experience how it's served: inside a pita that has somehow been baked around the kebab on a stainless steel platter (See accompanying photo) Leave a Comment Theme: Middle EasternPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Madinat Qaboos Shopping Centre
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The Sheraton Beach Resort near Shatti Al Qurm in Muscat has an amazing seafood buffet for about $25 US but worth every cent. It is in the most beautiful area in Muscat and the food is excellent. After you finish your meal you can stroll down the beach and it is gorgeous in the evening.
Everything including the shrimp and lobster. Leave a Comment Theme: BuffetPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: Near Shatti Al Qurm , near the Embassy Quarter
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Oman has some amazing hole in the wall type restaurants and most travellers would rather choose something from a guide book and that is their choice but I have eaten at dozens and dozens of wee shops in Oman and 90% of them have been great and clean and quite tasty so if you stop in a small town dont be put off by the exterior of the restaurant because there may be some tasty dishes that you are missing out on!
Whole chickens for 1 rials as well as anything Indian Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveDirections: Look for chairs outside cafes and you are bound to run into millions throughout the country.
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 Kargeen Cafe in Muscat, Oman by victorwkfLeave a Comment Theme: CoffeehousePrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than average
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 The famous Halwa dessert of
Oman by victorwkfLeave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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 Drinks at the Mutrah Souq,
Oman by victorwkfLeave a Comment
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 Taking a brayani meal in Oman by victorwkfLeave a Comment
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 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Muscat by victorwkfLeave a Comment
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 The Chedi Restaurant by SalsaNikki
The menu is extensive because it is divided in to four groups - Arabic, Western, Asian and Indian. You can pick and choose from a huge selection of starters and mains, and everything we tried was beautiful to look at and to eat!
You can choose to sit outside in the softly lit courtyard area, or you can sit inside and watch the meals being prepared in the four 'show kitchens' - the tables are arranged around these, so for the chefs it must seem like they are working in a goldfish bowl!
If you're staying in the hotel remember to book your table for the evening when you leave breakfast! The Restaurant has become the place for local people to come to celebrate birthdays or just to eat and it gets very busy, especially outside.
Where to begin!!
Pistachio Crusted Crab was wonderful, the Fish Tagine was flavoured with morrocan spices and was mouth-watering.
The King Prawns in Chedi Sauce was a favourite.
Puddings were just as good - the Strawberry Crepes were recommended to us to share (we would have loved a sweet each but we just couldn't!) - Amazing, whilst the Lemon Tower was tangy and melted in your mouth! Heaven! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: It's at the Chedi - on the main road between the airport and Muscat.
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