Alternative Iftar Options
We have entered June and in another five days we will enter the holy month of Ramadan. The week before Ramadan is punctuated with a flurry of activities all geared up towards preparing for the month of fasting. Iftars and Suhoors are an important part of Muslims opening and breaking their fasts. In respect of this month’s spirit, restaurants are not active between fasting hours. But they are busy preparing Iftars with generous menus.
Our palates and appetites are used to certain kinds of flavors according to our preferences. Choose between various offers of Ramadan tents, Iftars and Suhoors. Venture for a bit of mixing up your taste buds by try out these offers from popular restaurants during Ramadan:
Paul Bakery and Café
Famous for its French cuisines and delectables, Paul Bakery and Cafe is offering a variety of soups and salads for starters; including tomato and vegetable soup, Salade de roquette aux lentilles vertes (rocket and cherry tomato salad) and Salade d’epinard et quinoa (quinoa, cucumber and beetroot salad)
This is a healthy alternative if you are planning to modify your eating habits, or even for a change of taste.
Enjoy the flavors of Paul Ramadan menu at QR109.
Photo credits: Abbey Linfoot
Köşebaşı
Turkish restaurant Köşebaşı is famous for its traditional taste. During the fasting month it offers a set Ramadan special featuring Ezo Gelin (traditional Turkish red lentil and bulgur soup) for starters, followed by a selection of hot and cold appetizers including favourites such as Hummus Dolma (vine leaves) Dolma (vine leaves). The Ramadan special has a selection of salads and grill options including bestsellers like tender chicken cubes,marinated beef slices and special lamb kebab.
You can avail this offer at QR109per adult and QR55 per child.
Photo Credits: Abbey Linfoot
Butcher Shop and Grill
The South African steakhouse, The Butcher Shop and Grill offers generous vouchers as Ramadan specials in which guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary main dish when a dish of equal or greater value is purchased. Indulge in top favorites including the Bone-in-Ribeye, Veal and Lobster Thermidor and the Beef Espetada, alongside complementary soups and dates for the festive season.
Photo credits: Abbey Linfoot
Biella
Italian restaurant Biella will have a delicious set 3 course meal with a choice of appetizer, soup and main dish. Options include Calamari Fritti, and choice of pasta or pizza from a selection.
You can avail of this offer at QR99 per person, from Iftar until 8.00pm, and it includes 1 soft drink, and Turkish tea or coffee.
The Orient Pearl, located in a pleasant corner of the Corniche will offer a set Iftar menu including one main dish, one drink and an assortment of appetizers and desserts.
This offer is available from 5:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday priced at QR185 for adults. Priced at QR225 per adult on Friday and Saturday. *Children aged 5-12 years old receive a 50% discount.
Zaoq Restaurant
Famous Pakistani cuisine restaurant, Zaoq, offers Iftar buffet including barbecue, curries and rice dishes. Suhoor Buffet offers the regular a la carte entrees as well as the traditional breakfast buffet of Nihari, Paya, Channay, Keema and unique Omlettes.
Find this delicious buffet priced at QR115 in Ezdan Mall.
Al Jazeera Cafe
Al Jazeera Cafe at Katara has a Ramadan set special menu for Iftar including cuisines of Turkey, the Balkans and the Arab world.
Iftar set menu is QR155 per adult and QR75 per child from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Enjoy a variety of Ramadan offers in these restaurants suiting yours and your family's tastes.
Photo credits: Doha Iftars
WT, It is about fasting, what you thought was right ...................
M feeling hungry seeing all those dishes....:(
Will run to my emporium and have smashed poppadum with idly and Karak.
WT: Fasting between sun-up and sun set.. You can eat after that..
I thought Ramadan was about fasting, it looks as if it was all about eating!