Since opening its doors to the people of Oman years ago, Ubhar restaurant has been getting quite the attention. Famed to be one of Muscat’s leading fine-dining eateries, it is also making heads turn thanks to their world-class service and menu.
Situated in the Boulevard Boutique Mall at the Shatti Qurum in Muscat, Ubhar is the place where guests can embark on a culinary journey through the Oman and the Arabian regions nearby. Diners will discover a new appreciation for local provenance, with a delectable menu that unearths the unique flavours of meticulously-sourced spices, herbs and vegetables.
The fine-dining establishment aims to borrow from the culinary cultures of Oman, loved or lost, to inspire a cuisine unlike any other – one that is entirely original yet distinctly Omani and Arab in taste.
In fact, the name Ubhar is synonymous with an ancient Omani city. Ubhar is named after the fabled lost city of Ubar, located at the southern-end of Oman in the Rub Al Khali (the Empty Quarter), recognized and celebrated as the centre of the lucrative frankincense trade for nearly 5,000 years.
As an attestation to this carefully mastered craft, Ubhar unveils a spectacular menu comprising of mouth-watering appetizers right down to delectable desserts.
For a rather memorable start, begin with their seafood soup. Truly a love at first sip, the dish creates an inexplicable sensation as it is mixed with some rice, unearthing a melange of tastes from the seafood, herbs and spices.
For those who prefer a vegetarian head start, they also have a nice mix of Omani and Indian delicacies fused into a plate with hummus.
As for the mains, we recommend their amazing Beef Qabuli served with some nice diced tomatoes and lemon.
However the main highlight must definitely be the Camel Biryani which the server nicely mixes in front of guests before enjoying it. Providing a mouth-watering aroma, this dish a popular favourite at Ubhar due to the exotic appeal and richness in taste.
Be sure to leave some space for dessert as Ubhar prides in serving ‘Ubhar’s Dream’ their signature dessert which comes in the form of Omani Halwa in puff pastry with Vanilla ice cream. Truly a sweet memory, every bite of this dessert will haunt guests to come back.
Clearly a masterpiece of a menu, these dishes are just a fragment of what Ubhar can actually offer as there are still other choices that diners may choose from.
The restaurant also features a comfortable and interesting interior design where guests can browse and dine in comfort. So for an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Muscat, head on down to Ubhar to attest to this magnificent culinary discovery!
