New Delhi/Karachi: Some of the first dishes cooked at the Bhagat Tarachand restaurant were the potato curries that Prakash Chawla’s grandfather prepared at a small eatery in 19th-century Karachi. Nearly 130 years later, they are still on the menu, albeit across the border in Mumbai. Established by Tarachand Chawla in 1895, the restaurant started in … Read more
RIYADH: The influx of restaurants opening in Riyadh in recent years has transformed the city’s iftar scene, offering a huge array of options for breaking the fast each evening. And with just a few days left in the holy month, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the Saudi capital’s best food venues. Whether … Read more
RIYADH: The influx of restaurants opening in Riyadh in recent years has transformed the city’s iftar scene, offering a huge array of options for breaking the fast each evening. And with just a few days left in the holy month, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the Saudi capital’s best food venues. Whether … Read more
NEW DELHI: As Rafat Shahab prepares a variety of meals during Ramadan, one of them reigns supreme in her kitchen: biryani. Reflecting local traditions and tastes, it is the most popular dish of the Indian subcontinent, especially during the Muslim fasting month. For Shahab, no iftar is complete without the fragrant rice with meat and … Read more
For Makkah pilgrims, Ramadan offers gateway to Saudi Arabia’s ‘culinary wealth’ MAKKAH: In Makkah during Ramadan, pilgrims and visitors get the chance to tuck into traditional Saudi Arabia dishes representing the diverse heritage of the Kingdom’s regions. Most iftar spreads in the holy city feature authentic Saudi Arabia cuisine including edam, kabsa, saleeg, haneeth, qusaran … Read more
LONDON: As the sun sets over London’s Edgware Road during Ramadan, the UK capital’s famously Middle Eastern district bursts into life. On the street’s busiest stretch, just off Marble Arch, the air is thick with cardamom and cumin as Ayman Al-Zubaidi cooks up comforting chicken seelag, slow-roasted lamb haneeth and delicate, flaky samboosek, using family … Read more
Roka is a dining spot tucked away in a corner of one of Al-Sulaimaniya District’s vibrant plazas in the capital. Now, they are kicking their already unique dining experience up a notch with a new “Entertainment Nights” concept. Every Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Roka, guests can enjoy a flavorful dinner paired with … Read more
At Khobar City Walk, OBAO’s distinct orange decor with opulent accents stands out amid a cluster of other eateries. The Kingdom’s only branch opened two years ago, and the restaurant pays homage to Alkhobar’s vibrant gastronomy heritage by taking you on an eclectic culinary journey with each plate.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay: The UAE and Peru have announced that they will start talks for a free trade agreement later this year. The announcement came on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi, and builds on a decision by Peru earlier this month to open an embassy in the UAE. The … Read more
TUNIS: On a corner by the entrance to Tunis zoo, Leila waits for a hot meal from the Tunisian capital’s “Restaurant of Love” in a cardboard shelter where she and her dogs sleep. The 50-year-old says she has been living on the streets for more than 27 years. “I don’t want to go to the … Read more