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on January 28, 2011

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Three affordable and good Japanese restaurants in Qatar for newbies

(Image by Freepik ) When you think about Japanese cuisine a few things that pop into mind are sushi, tempuras, ramen and sashimi. But in reality, Japanese cuisine is very vast and have a wide variety of dishes depending on the region. To name a few Takoyaki (octopus balls), Kaarage (fried) chicken, Omurice (fluffy omlette over fried rice), Okonomiyaki (a savoury pancake) from Osaka come to mind. Then there are the fine dining experience. Qatar boasts of some exclusive Japanese restaurants like Nobu, Morimoto and Chotto Matte. But we will keep those ultra-expensive ones for another day. Affordable Japanese restaurants in Qatar offer a delightful blend of authentic flavors and budget-friendly dining experiences. These eateries typically feature a wide range of traditional dishes such as sushi, sashimi, tempura, and ramen, all prepared with fresh ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. Popular spots often are small venues with minimalist decor, creating an intimate and welcoming a...

Pickled Sardines

Been planning this entry for long…. Didn’t manage to get a proper photo till now. Finally clicked a few with my mobile… A post by Here There and Everywhere inspired this one. After reading about pickled herring looooong back in that blog… I remembered even we eat pickled fish back home - even here - but in an entirely different form. We use a lot a chilli ----red hot ones, garlic, oil etc… It’s the spicy kind and is more of a condiment than a salad. As a side dish along with bread or rice… These are pickled fish (sardines)… Sorry for the bad photos.. will get some better ones soon. It goes well with drinks… that is if you like the chilli flavour with your drinks. Last time when we offered this to frnds at a party at home, it was a big hit. Beware!!! these are with bones in... But then such small sardines with bones won't trouble anyone above drinking age... and since these are pickled and stored for long time for spices to act in ... they are very soft to chew on... We pickle a l...

Hut is okay... but...

‘ Search for the perfect Biryani ’ has been a project close to my heart for a long time. Biryani has got a lot going into it. To achieve the right blend is not an easy task… hitting the right note every time you make it is bloody tough… To get it right once is not very tough, but consistency is the key. And to top it Biryani can be made in hundreds of ways. From ingredients to cooking method can differ. But the basic idea is to get the perfect balance of spices, the right amount of meat, flavour and aroma… to infuse the flavour of the meat into the rice with just the right amount of spices is no mean task. There are a few restaurant is town which makes very good Biryani. And some makes excellent Biryani on Fridays, especially the smaller eateries. So almost every Friday, it has become a ritual for me to go out and search for that elusive one --- the perfect Biryani… So when I heard of this Biryani Hut, which opened shop in Wakrah, I was very excited. An exclusive joint for Biryani has ...

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