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such as the infamous cheekily named dessert, “Coma Chocolate Pudding.” They have classics like shawarmas, falafels, kubba, and Mishaltit, with the option of adding a modern twist. Dikakeen is located at The M2 in the Salhiya Complex, and in Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center. Hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For reservations, call 2299 6552 or 2206 1341. For catering, call 9096 1679 or find them on Carriage. For more information and updates, follow Dikakeen on Instagram @dikakeen or visit www.dikakeen.net.
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Khaneen Khaneen is a Kuwaiti restaurant that offers classic home-style dishes bursting with succulent flavors. All of their meats are locally sourced,
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and they’re committed to only using the freshest, finest cuts. Khaneen’s dedication to high quality fresh ingredients elevates their traditional dishes to a higher quality than the rest. This is one place to visit if you’re seeking a true Kuwaiti dining experience. Their décor utilizes well-known images of Kuwaiti cultural heritage. You can find a variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and drink options at this wonderful homegrown eatery. Khaneen is located in the AlMubarakiya, The Avenues, Kuwait International Airport, and Murouj, and for delivery call 1850 005 or via Talabat, Carriage and Bilbayt. For more information follow Khaneen on Instagram @khaneen.kuwat. Shamam Restaurants At the end of Restaurants Square
in Kuwait's market district, another large square filled with blue plastic chairs, the color of one of Souq AlMubarakiya’s largest chain restaurants, Shamam. Along the wall, chefs put together amazing traditional creations, but this time each doorway leads to a kitchen with a distinct specialty. Enjoy your meal while you watch bakers flatten dough and bake them in stone ovens. Cooks put together delicious fish dishes in one room, and in another, kofta and kabab are cooked to perfection. With different locations in Mubarakiya, including an indoor restaurant at Sakran mall, you are bound to find the perfect setting for these fresh and delicious meals. Located in Souq Al-Mubarakiya, and Shuwaikh Industrial. Call them at 9996 9011 for more information or find them on Talabat and Zitaat.
Shatea Al Watiya Established over 15 years ago and housed in a fifty-year-old building,this restaurant is full of pictures and artifacts preserved from the last fifty years. Dakoos (made from tomato paste or crushed tomatoes, garlic and salt) is served as a sauce accompaniment to the meat/fish and rice meals. Kuwaiti favorites include Jerish (wheat cooked with lamb, onion, tomato and mixed spices), Marquog (wheat flour dough cooked in thick tomato and onion stew with eggplant, carrots and potatoes), Machboos (chicken or lamb fried and served on top of saffron rice), and Mutabaq (hamour or zubaidi (fish) served on top of seasoned rice). Shatea Al Watyia is located in the old Behbehani complex behind the Catholic Church. Call 2242 2077. Hours of operation are 10:00am11:00pm, daily. Follow them on Instagram @ShateaAlwatyia.