As well as feeding you brilliantly with traditional Kuwaiti recipes Al Muhallab has a mission to educate its diners regarding food, culture and heritage. Kuwaitis will love plasma televisions showing old Kuwaiti soaps and comedies whilst all diners may revel in the intriguing artifacts from bygone days including the old pre-1961 flag of Kuwait. Everything here is of exceptional value since the mezzes and desserts are complimentary. Seven types of fish are available: Zubaidy, Subaity, Sheem, Balool, Nagroor, Shoum and Newaiby. Booking is essential for tables at the weekend.

Lunch is served from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner from 7.30pm-12midnight. Closed Sundays. Al Muhallab is located in The Palms Beach Hotel & Spa. Call 182 4060 or 25646266 extension 7021 for details.