Ruchika Thadicaren
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Bu Qtair Restaurant
This was my first experience at this pioneering Kerala seafood restaurant in UAE. I was really surprised to see such a big crowd of mostly tourists here; didn't realize this fare was enjoyed by so many!
Located at the very end of Kite Beach and quite close to the Burj Al Arab, this is a humble restaurant whose interior looks more like a cafeteria. The dining area is mainly outdoors during good weather, with benches set up on the deck on two levels.
Customers have to queue up (and mind you, the queue is long!) and order at the counter. Fish may be chosen among the displayed fare along with the preferred level of heat and spice. It is then weighed and the total cost depends on the weight.
The preparation and waiting time is quite brief considering the crowd and quantity being cooked! We chose a large fish and some large prawns to be grilled, along with the usually available ghee rice and accompanying gravy. We also ordered a porotta to soak up the gravy and a drink.
The fish was beautifully cooked with lovely crisp skin and soft, white tender flesh inside. The prawns were equally good but a little too greasy for me. The rice and gravy went along well with the fish and prawns.
The flavour is quite subtle and not the fearsome hang-your-tongue-out kind of hot and spicy, which was a major plus point for me! Probably to cater to the tastes of the majority.
Located at the very end of Kite Beach and quite close to the Burj Al Arab, this is a humble restaurant whose interior looks more like a cafeteria. The dining area is mainly outdoors during good weather, with benches set up on the deck on two levels.
Customers have to queue up (and mind you, the queue is long!) and order at the counter. Fish may be chosen among the displayed fare along with the preferred level of heat and spice. It is then weighed and the total cost depends on the weight.
The preparation and waiting time is quite brief considering the crowd and quantity being cooked! We chose a large fish and some large prawns to be grilled, along with the usually available ghee rice and accompanying gravy. We also ordered a porotta to soak up the gravy and a drink.
The fish was beautifully cooked with lovely crisp skin and soft, white tender flesh inside. The prawns were equally good but a little too greasy for me. The rice and gravy went along well with the fish and prawns.
The flavour is quite subtle and not the fearsome hang-your-tongue-out kind of hot and spicy, which was a major plus point for me! Probably to cater to the tastes of the majority.