Scribbler the Oriental Taste I go to is most def in Abu Hamour. Yes it does serve workers, and as I stated is a bit rustic. But the food is awesome, average cost of a meal is QR 8, and I have never had any hygiene problems there. I am not the only white guy there either, and in the evenings I see a lot of Europeans eating around me, especially on Friday's. If I suspected there was anything dodgy about the cleanliness of the place I would be out of there like a shot.
Let's be clear about this, at QR 8 a meal you are not going to get 5 star hotel quality food. I am not recommending a romantic meal for 2 here. But if like me, you enjoy spicy food, and are not too fussy about the cuts of meat (chicken is well safe though) this place is for you. I am addicted to their food, and the great thing is they vary their menu every day, so even though I am there a lot, I never know what is going to be on offer and enjoy trying new stuff all the time.
Now I have to print this out and take a copy with me tomorrow for my free meal ;-)