Restaurants in Kuwait
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Al-Boom
Located in the hull of a boat, this inventive restaurant takes some beating - particularly as this isn't just any old boat; this is Mohammedi II, built in Culicut, India in 1979. A replica of the largest dhow ever built (Mohammedi I, 1915), it took three years to construct from teak wood and 2.5 tonnes of copper, and was completed with 8.8 tonnes of handmade iron nails.
Not that one spares much thought for the 35,000 days of labour that was invested in one of the most characterful cargo holds in the history of boat building: when ensconced in the curving hull, under a ship's lantern hung from the beams, the attention is much more carefully focused on the set-piece of…
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Burj Al-Hamam
This circular restaurant at the end of a pier is like a piece of punctuation along the corniche - but don't let the rather unattractive steel exterior put you off. This is a great place to sample delicious Middle Eastern fare in a thoroughly convivial atmosphere among loudly chatting local families.
There is an inner and outer core to the restaurant with 280 degrees open to the sea - that's if you can glimpse it above the heaps of primary-coloured cushions and through the haze of peach-flavoured sheesha (around KD3). Try the kheshkhash (spiced mince meat with onions and parsley) priced at a very reasonable price.
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Ayam Zamar
Perched in an eyrie high in the atrium of the lively and 'happening' Crowne Plaza Hotel, this whimsical Lebanese restaurant is spread over a number of split levels, taxing the dexterity of the waiters who have to climb dozens of steps per serving. Somehow they still manage to bring the mezze steaming hot and crispy from the kitchens, and deliver the devilled chicken livers with truly Arabian grace and hospitality. It's little surprising that it's a favourite with Gulf nationals and packed on Fridays a comprehensive Arabian brunch is on offer.
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Beit 7
With tables tucked around the interior courtyard of this old coral-and-gypsum house, dating from 1949 and included on the government's list of heritage sites, this restaurant, with its beaded lanterns, palm fans and wicker chairs, has retained the feeling of house and home. It serves international fare and is a firm favourite with the expat community. Try the herb-crusted lamb chops (around KD7) and the naughty date pudding.
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Souq al Mobarkia
One of the best ways to get a feel for the heart of the city is to pull up a chair at one of the casual tables strewn around the western edge of the old souq on a semi-pedestrianised street called Abdullah as Salem St. If you order kebabs at lunchtime, a generous helping of green leaves, pickles, hummus and Arabic bread arrives to garnish the meat.
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Layali al-Helmeya
A block north of the New Park Hotel, this is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the view overlooking Kuwait Bay. A modern version of a traditional Egyptian coffeehouse, it offers kebabs and ta'amiyya (deep-fried bean-paste ball) sandwiches, shish tawouk (chicken kebab) for around KD1 and sheesha.
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Restaurant 99
Near Al-Jahra Gate, this is one of the city's best bets for a quick bite. Hummus, shwarma (meat sliced off a spit and stuffed in a pocket of pita-type bread with chopped tomatoes and garnish) and a wide variety of Arabic-bread fillings are on offer for a few hundred fils.
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Breadz
Serving a deliciously fresh selection of pastries, sandwiches and salads, as well as fresh fruit juices, tea and coffee, the outdoor terrace overlooking the Sharq marina makes this a pleasant spot for a snack. The decadent dessert bar is worth a look.
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Le Notre
Fantastic views of the Kuwait Towers, a discerning buffet lunch, an exclusive chocolatier, and a landmark building of steel and glass, make this French café one of the chicest in town.
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English Tea Lounge
The best high tea in town is served at the English Tea Lounge. You'll find Welsh tea with Rarebit (around KD7), scones and cucumber sandwiches and a Yorkshire Tea with fruit cakes.
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Indian snack shop
This hole-in-the-wall shop on the edge of the souq is famed for its fresh samosas. Ask for a mixed bag and then finish off lunch around the corner at the date souq.
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