Farah Khan

Review of Al Bustan Centre & Residence

Iftar at Fountain Restaurant (Al Bustan Centre & R...

Iftar at Fountain Restaurant (Al Bustan Centre & Residence)

We were recently invited for an Iftar at Fountain Restaurant which is located in Al Bustan Centre & Residence. and I was attracted by the restaurant s name.... but Instead of a big fountain, there was just a cascade of flowing water that acts like a curtain dividing the lounge area from the dining..... it s pretty.

The ambience was brightly lit, spacious & quite inviting. The use of red Bedouin-print tablecloths gives a very bright & complete the Ramadan look and feel. There was also antique-style lanterns as the table center piece along with a wooden box with dried fruit & dates to break the fast.

I broke my fast with the dates & my favorite drink Jalab. Jalab is a traditional Arabic Ramadan drink made of dates, Rose syrup & infused with the smell of oud.

The Iftar buffet at Fountain Restaurant features a tantalizing selection of Arabic & intercontinental favorites. Here s all that I had ....

We started with the salads & of course my favorite falafel & kibbeh .... I also tried the lamb roast which was served with roast vegetables & mint sauce. A decadent treat for meat lovers...... the breaded chicken breast was also delicious.

There were also some Arabic style stuffed zucchini which is quite a common addition to a Ramadan buffet... tried a small portion of it too.

There was also a live station for the fried chicken & some pasta.

The dessert station was amazing .... with little tartlets, cakes & mousses, they also had a comprehensive selection of Arabic sweet treats.... specially Ummali.. .... along with some fresh fruits.

As you can see, my dessert plate is really loaded! Absolutely loved the Cheese Kunafa, it was my favorite dessert from the evening.

To sum it all .... Fountain Restaurant is a hidden gem. The service ... food & also the ambience was good.