Traditional Muscat Food: Experience Absolute Culinary Delight

The local cuisine or food in Oman reflects Arabic culture and illustrates to Arabic food that are popular in Gulf

countries too. Traditional Muscat Food is basically devised from the customary régime of the nomads, who use

elements that are easily available in Gulf countries like beef, mutton, lamb, chicken, seafood, dates, beans,

vegetables, yogurt, wheat, rice, pistachios, and spices— a reflection of Islamic food preferences that adds a

special flavor. In recent years, the ever-increasing influence of food choices have resulted in numerous and

well-represented restaurants and food courts in Muscat, but many people still prefer eating at hotels. However,

eating at hotel is much more expensive than eating at outdoor local food-courts.

Muscat hospitality and food has become quite eloquent and illustrates Arab traditions. Like other gulf

countries, Muscat too maintain many of the traditions and cultures of their past because of the country’s

protracted and constant connection with nomads and travelers. Delicious food in Muscat is ample and has

transcended borders and is enjoyed worldwide. And, their proficient cooks are known for their intricacies of

cuisine. People who like rich-flavored food will definitely like the Muscat cuisines. However, many foods

have significance of the Arab culture pattern, but a wide variety of international cuisines including Indian,

Oriental and European too are available there. However, Omani food tends to be less spicy than typical Arabic

food but is cooked with lots of steeps, marinades, vegetables, herbs and spices. The delicious aromas of

enticing spices floating through the air, makes the Omani feast more delicious and experience absolute

culinary delight. Serving Coffee known as ‘Kahwa’ is the traditional way of welcoming guests at Muscat, and

that’s why traditional coffee houses and international-style coffee shops are so popular there. Moreover, dates

is still a symbol of Omani hospitality and is served with kahwa – a traditional Omani coffee, halwa – a

traditional Omani sweet and nuts.

Ethnic Eats – A treat for Every Taste

As in other Muslim countries, cooking and eating, a variety of food is considered to be a

significant social and cultural ritual. And, people are accustomed of this ritual, and that’s

why they love to taste and share a large number of dishes and cuisines especially during

festivals. Since inception, Oman had a historical role in the spice trade that reflects in

Omani cuisine too. Aniseed, baharat, cardamom, caraway, cinnamon, cumin, ginger,

nutmeg, pepper, sumac, turmeric and saffron are usually used in moderation while cooking

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