Restaurant in Focus: Saffron Lounge

Saffron is a spice, an indispensable ingredient, used widely in fine Indian cooking. The royal red of saffron and its wholesome and enticing aroma make it a desired and expensive spice. Regardless, it lives up to its well-deserved reputation.

Source: The Hindu

Same can be said about the Saffron Lounge in Katara village, Doha. One of the first restaurants to open in the beautiful cultural village of Katara, the Saffron Lounge has been running for over 4 years. The brainchild of Michelin award winning Chef, Vineet Bhatia, Saffron Lounge has won a solid reputation and has been winning hearts of gastronomes for years.

Decorated in warm, earthly tones with lots of chandeliers, Saffron Lounge is something out of an Indian dream. The beautiful, soft glow of the chandeliers is enhanced by the light coloured walls and the wooden wall panels. All of these combined; give the restaurant a warm, inviting feel.

The menu has dishes from India's north, south, east and west. All of these cuisines have different gravy bases, techniques and textures. A few food recommendations: Avadi Dum Parda Biryani (aromatic lamb biryani baked under a flaky pastry crust), the chickpea soup and the Saffron kebab platter.

 

When you are at this restaurant, indulging in your appetite, you absolutely cannot miss their wide selection of teas.

 
It is not for nothing that the Saffron Lounge is amongst the best Indian restaurants in Doha, a place with plenty of Indian restaurants. Do drop us a line next time you are there. Bon Appetit!

Reviews:

"Vineet's team knows how to balance the delicate flavors when experimenting with Indian spices."
An Ordinary Diner 

"They had me at the welcome drink only with shots of mint & lemon!!"
Priya Khanna

"I was lucky enough to test some new dishes, which were delicious and designed by Chef Vineet who has a Michelin star. The prices are incredibly cheap for food of this standard, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly."
Phil Blacklock

 

Read More

4 Finest International Restaurants in Katara village

Katara is a global cultural center located in Qatar. Besides the regular events in opera and performing arts, there are a lot of international restaurantscatering to native gastronomy from countries around the world.

Each of the 12 restaurants available try and cater to a nation’s local cuisines by replicating the taste and being as authentic as possible. The chefs use authentic ingredients so as to reproduce the taste and enhance the taste buds of thousands of people who throng the place on a regular basis.

Let us take a look at some of the restaurants along with their specialties in Katara:

1) Saffron Lounge: 

An authentic Indian restaurant in qatar that caters to traditional Indian food full of spice and variety.  Tickle the taste buds with the tingling taste of chicken tikka, murgh gosht, and a variety of other traditional Indian dishes that will make your mouth water and ask you for more.

2) Mamig-Armenian: 

Enjoy a delightful combination of Armenian and Lebanese cuisines at Mamig-Armenian. The items on the menu are prepared by native Armenian and Lebanese chefs.  Along with this, you can enjoy the scenic location as you dine on traditional items of the Middle East and it is best Armenian lebanese restaurant in Qatar.

3) L’wzaar Seafood Market:

One of the finest Seafood restaurant in qatar, L’wzaar seafood market is a restaurant for people who like to tuck in on the most authentic and taste the best in seafood cuisine.  Classic Mediterranean and Japanese are some of the cuisines which are served here. With over 50 different varieties of seafood dishes being served here, why go anywhere else?

4)Sukar Pasha Ottoman Lounge:

Turkish: Blend in the Ottoman culture, literally! At Sukar Pasha Ottoman Lounge, you can bask in the glory of the past.  It gives you a chance to relive the rich Turkish culture in style. Enjoy delectable Turkish dishes with an extensive variety of flavored tobaccos. 

The above restaurants offer you the finest dining possibility in Katara. Be it with family, friends, or even an official dinner, you are sure to enjoy every moment spent in Katara.

Read More