Seafood Gala At La Perle- Eats and Treats by Tania Rebello

Their friendly server explained that a regular vendor visits the hotel each morning.

The catch of the day determines the display for that day.

Several patrons gather to relish the freshness of these adurin g dinner, but lately, their Friday lunch has been making waves.

Guests can select their sea food that is weighed in grams. Seafood is cooked as desired , and the servers are always willing to guide you on the best available options to bring out the best in each choice you make. You can decide how you would like your seafood to be cooked.

You can have it spicy or regular, grilled or fried, breaded and fried too.

The menu is simple, with a decent selection of food and beverages.

Welcomed by a breadbasket and taking my place at a table indoors, the beautiful view of the glittering sea and the sun-kissed skyscrapers of Juffair in the distance caught my gaze.

Their signature dish was very enticing.

This is their best sellerA seafood meal consisting of soup, cold or hot appetisers, a main course, sides, and dessert.

I decided to go for the Tom Yum soup, Gulf shrimp salad, breaded shrimp and calamari, lobster thermidor, spicy grilled baby hamour and spicy grilled tiger prawns and for sides, a plate of French fries.

I also selected a few other items, such as grilled salmon with lemon garlic sauce.

Beginning with the tom yum soup, the flavour profile was just perfect.

The spicy kick from the red chillies and galangal, the tartness from the spritz of lime juice, balanced with salty notes from the fish sauce, is what this soup is all about.

There was a good variety of seafood in the soup- calamari, shrimp and crabs along with tiny pieces of mushrooms and chopped tomato contributing to the wholesomeness of the soup.

The Gulf shrimp salad comprises a combination of shrimp, assorted salad leaves, red onions, avocado and tomato.

They added calamari to the salad for a special touch. The shrimps and calamari were tender, salad leaves were crisp and fresh, ripe avocado added a creaminess to the salad.

Tomatoes added a tartness that paired well with the sharp zing of the red onions.

The salad was dressed in a vinaigrette that tied all the ingredient s into one flavourpacked bite.

The hot appetisers arrived piping hot.

Beautiful, golden-breaded shrimp and calamari were served with sweet chilli sauce on one of the finestlooking porcelain platter.

They were tender and well-seasoned, with a crunchy exterior. After a glass of refreshing watermelon juice, it was time for the main course.

The seafood platter was delightful.

The seafood was cooked perfectly, and each item was well seasoned and marinated to bring out the best flavours.

The baby hamour was grilled beautifully, tender, flaky fish with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice and a bit of chilli for a spicy kick.

Tiger prawns were marinated in a spicy red marinade and grilled. It was such a treat! I was impressed with the lobster thermidor.

The lobster arrived in its shell with a luscious sauce prepared with heavy cream and parmesan cheese. This lobster preparation is highly recommended. Everything paired perfectly with the French fries and accompanying sauces- lemon garlic butter, tahini sauce and peri-peri.

I liked the complexity of the flavours in the periperi sauce. T he menu also features delectable items such as sushi, clams Provencal, fish fingers, fish and chips and an appealing cold Friday Seafood Lunch Every Friday from 12:30 PM Info & Booking: 3211 2108 T he marine environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain has been instrumental in influencing seafood culture among the locals and expatriates.

Fishing and pearl diving have been a vital essence of Bahraini culture and livelihood, which makes ‘La Perle’ the perfect name for this seafood restaurant located at the Novotel Al Dana Resort. A beach-side restaurant, La Perle is an ideal spot to enjoy fresh local catch with astonishing views of the Arabian Sea.

They have an exemplary two-storey indoor dining seating arrangement and an outdoor terrace. The meticulous mosaic floor tiles add to the coastal touch.

This precious pearl in the heart of Manama is renowned for its ‘fish market’ concept. A boat-shaped display boasts a selection of fresh fish such as salmon, sherry, baby hamour, safi, sultan Ibrahim, tiger prawns, large shrimps, scallops, crabs, clams and lobsters.

Their friendly server explained that a regular vendor visits the hotel each morning. The catch of the day determines the display for that day. Several patrons gather to relish the freshness of the sea during dinner, but lately, their Friday lunch has been making waves.

Guests can select their sea food that is weighed in grams. Seafood is cooked as desired , and the servers are always willing  to guide you on the best available options to bring out the best in each choice you make. You can decide how you would like your seafood to be cooked. You can have it spicy or regular, grilled or fried, breaded and fried too.

The menu is simple, with a decent selection of food and beverages. Welcomed by a breadbasket and taking my place at a table indoors, the beautiful view of the glittering sea and the sun-kissed skyscrapers of Juffair in the distance caught my gaze. Their signature dish was very enticing.

This is their best sellerA seafood meal consisting of soup, cold or hot appetisers, a main course, sides, and dessert. I decided to go for the Tom Yum soup, Gulf shrimp salad, breaded shrimp and calamari, lobster thermidor, spicy grilled baby hamour and spicy grilled tiger prawns and for sides, a plate of French fries.

I also selected a few other items, such as grilled salmon with lemon garlic sauce. Beginning with the tom yum soup, the flavour profile was just perfect.

The spicy kick from the red chillies and galangal, the tartness from the spritz of lime juice, balanced with salty notes from the fish sauce, is what this soup is all about.

There was a good variety of seafood in the soup- calamari, shrimp and crabs along with tiny pieces of mushrooms and chopped tomato contributing to the wholesomeness of the soup.

The Gulf shrimp salad comprises a combination of shrimp, assorted salad leaves, red onions, avocado and tomato.

They added calamari to the salad for a special touch. The shrimps and calamari were tender, salad leaves were crisp and fresh, ripe avocado added a creaminess to the salad.

Tomatoes added a tartness that paired well with the sharp zing of the red onions. The salad was dressed in a vinaigrette that  tied all the ingredient s into one flavourpacked bite.

The hot appetisers arrived piping hot. Beautiful, golden-breaded shrimp and calamari were served with sweet chilli sauce on one of the finestlooking porcelain platter. They were tender and well-seasoned, with a crunchy exterior.

After a glass of refreshing watermelon juice, it was time for the main course. The seafood platter was delightful. The seafood was cooked perfectly, and each item was well seasoned and marinated to bring out the best flavours.

The baby hamour was grilled beautifully, tender, flaky fish with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice and a bit of chilli for a spicy kick. T i g e r prawns were marinated in a spicy red marinade and grilled. It was such a treat! I was impressed with the lobster thermidor.

The lobster arrived in its shell with a luscious sauce prepared with heavy cream and parmesan cheese. This lobster preparation is highly recommended. Everything paired perfectly with the French Seafood Gala At La Perle appetiser -smoked salmon with capers and horseradish sauce.

For desserts, I had to try the chocolate mousse and strawberry cheesecake. The chocolate mousse was scrumptious. It was rich and creamy with a semisweet chocolate flavour and paired well with the chocolate sauce. The fresh strawberries cut through the richness of the chocolate.

A cup of hot green tea was the perfect ending to this delightful experience. With the long weekend coming up, it is ideal to spend an afternoon at La Perle relaxing and enjoying the beautiful, tranquil view and a satisfying seafood meal.

Head over to La Perle Restaurant located at the Novotel Al Dana Resort. For bookings, contact 17298439, 32112108.