Shuwa
National dish: lamb or goat marinated in spices, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked for 24 to 48h in a buried oven. Reserved for celebrations.
4-9 OMRTraditional Omani restaurants, festive tables at Eid
Toutes les cuisines
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Cuisine Oman
Modere
Une cuisine de carrefour entre l'Arabie, la Perse et l'Inde : viandes lentement rôties, riz parfumes, dattes et halwa arrosee de kahwa au cardamome.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Majboos (kabsa)
Spiced basmati rice (saffron, black lime) simmered with chicken, lamb or fish. The everyday dish.
1.5-4 OMROmani and Gulf canteens everywhere
Mishkak
Meat skewers (chicken, beef, lamb) grilled over charcoal, served with bread and sauce.
0.5-2 OMRStands de rue le soir, corniche de Muscat
Harees
A thick porridge of wheat and meat, long pounded, comforting, typical of Ramadan.
1-3 OMRTraditional restaurants, Ramadan tables
Mashuai
Kingfish (fish) roasted whole and served on a bed of lemon rice. A coastal specialty.
3-7 OMRFish restaurants, Muscat and Sur coast
Omani halwa
Gelatinous confection of sugar, ghee, rosewater, saffron and dried fruit, stirred for hours in a cauldron.
1-3 OMR per boxSouks (Nizwa, Muttrah), boutiques de halwa
Maqdeed
Viande sechee au soleil et epicee, ancienne technique bedouine de conservation.
2-5 OMRSouks de l'interieur, tables familiales
Khubz rakhal
Thin crepe-like flatbread cooked on a griddle, folded and eaten with honey or egg.
0.2-0.8 OMRBreakfasts, canteens
Boissons
Boissons locales
Kahwa
Light Arabic coffee scented with cardamom, served in small cups with dates. An Omani welcome ritual.
Laban
A lightly salted milky drink, refreshing in the heat.
Fresh fruit juices
Mango, pomegranate, lemon-mint, sugarcane, pressed everywhere for a few baisas.
The rouge (chai karak)
The noir sucre au lait et epices, vendu dans les cafeterias indiennes.
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Mishkak (charcoal skewers) on the corniche in the evening
- Shawarma poulet ou agneau
- Chai karak at a cafeteria
Conseils de securite
- Pick the busy stalls where the meat is grilled before your eyes
- Drink bottled water, avoid ice cubes in rural areas
- Generally good hygiene in town
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Al-hisab | The bill |
| Ma'a | Eau |
| Kahwa | Coffee |
| Lahm | Meat |
| Dajaj | Chicken |
| Samak | Fish |
| Shukran | Thank you |
| Laziz | Delicious |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
Traditionally you eat with the right hand; the left is considered impure.
2
Accepting the kahwa and dates you're offered is a sign of politeness; refusing outright can offend.
3
During Ramadan, don't eat, drink or smoke in public during the day.
4
Shared meals are often taken seated on the floor around a large common dish.
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Majboos rice comes in a vegetable version at many canteens.
The ubiquitous Indo-Pakistani cuisine offers dal, thali and vegetarian curries.
Hummus, moutabal, salads and breads easily round out a meat-free meal.
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
0.5-2 OMR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
1.5-5 OMR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
6-15 OMR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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