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Wednesday Night Barbecue Themed Buffet at Baharat, LE MÉRIDIEN CITY

CENTRE BAHRAIN is just the boost you will need to help you push on through until the weekend. Fabulous staging, talented chefs and hosts who cater to your every need. Who needs to wait for Friday to indulge like this?

Baharat at LE MÉRIDIEN CITY CENTRE

BAHRAIN has built up not just a reputation, but also a following amongst discerning diners throughout Manama and the Middle East. The brunch and BBQ aficionados have heralded this Wednesday evening experience as a must, so, of course we sashayed our way over as soon as the premise opened for dinner - you’d think we’d never been fed! Also, you’d be well within your remit to become confused about which day of the week you were experiencing as this particular theme night unfolds; this Wednesday bonanza challenges the very best of Friday brunches within the city and beyond!

Baharat is aptly named as it is not only the generic word meaning spice in Arabic but is also a sumptuous blend of ingredients which adds depth, warmth and a unique peppery heat to a variety of cuisines from Egypt to Greece. This fusion of top class ingredients and flavours is exactly what Baharat represents and delivers with understated elegance amidst colourful glass lanterns and glistening fairy lights. The dining experience extends throughout the restaurant and terraced area. The interior is a blend of contemporary high end design and traditional sophistication with earthy tones, dark wooden finishes and marble floors.

Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the restaurant supervisor who then delivered us into the safe hands of one of the resident Sous Chefs for an informative and mouth-watering tour of the stations both inside and out. The majority of the expertly crafted baked goods and desserts were housed inside the restaurant. A selection of simmering soups provided a fabulous ‘amuse bouche‘. It highlights the fact that although the piece de resistance is undoubtedly the seared meats and seafood, Baharat is also able to deliver a la carte choices and quality amidst a buffet style setting. For those craving something lighter the salad bar was generous enough to be considered a meal in itself and the crisp, zesty selection was also the perfect accompaniment providing a fresh contrast to many of the BBQ dishes.

As we ventured outside I was heartened to see that we would not necessarily be saving the best until last. The platters of side dishes were varied in order to provide the perfect accompaniment to the freshly prepared, grilled meats. Chefs prepare the delicately spiced and seasoned dishes in the open kitchen and sear everything to perfection on the open grills. The on -site tandoor oven bakes up a storm, infusing its produce with a smoky authenticity which cannot be replicated in any other way. Once again it elevates this evening