Y - Issue 216 - April 17, 2012 - Y-oman.com
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<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>216</strong><br />
Words | Suzy Fontes Photography | Jerzy Wierzbicki<br />
GRILLED TO<br />
PERFECTION<br />
Shatti al Qurum is by far the most happening place in Muscat. The eateries, the<br />
shopping stops, the sea and the relaxed ambience – perfect for those that relish<br />
their lunch without being nagged by the ticking time or the mounting office work.<br />
Teens hanging around the place are also indicative of its popularity among young<br />
folks. A ‘good time’ feel abounds here, spreading on to the ‘sizzling’ restaurant –<br />
Just Grilled – at the Jawharat Shatti Mall.<br />
There is a casual ambience about its outdoor seating, discernible from the gay abandon in<br />
the conversations floating from the groups enjoying the meal, when we decided to check out<br />
the restaurant’s grilled fare. The ‘fiery’ image embedded in their ‘Just Grilled’ logo caught our<br />
imagination and we were ready for a hearty lunch – and we were not disappointed. Au contraire,<br />
the super huge portions and the healthy feel of the grilled stuff put us into a child-like mood,<br />
wanting to rush out and share the news with friends.<br />
Our friendly host for the afternoon, Ashish Sampat, Managing Director of Just Grilled, turned<br />
the official lunch into a relaxed, homely affair, pampering us with some of the best items on the<br />
menu. We were seated in the vestibule of the mall, in <strong>com</strong>fortable leather seats, with creepers<br />
of ‘money plants’ bordering the place and natural sunlight from the high ceiling, creating a cosy<br />
ambience. Just right for an afternoon that has all the signs of summer having approached and<br />
made home for the season.The stars of the cast included mocktails, burgers, sandwiches and<br />
grilled fish. The details of each dish will provide the right mix for foodies who have a sixth sense<br />
about restaurants and the fare they put out. So here goes…<br />
For the mocktails, we had a choice of three very colourful drinks: ‘Summer Cooler’ with fresh<br />
mint, lemon juice and crushed ice; ‘Arabian Sunset’ made with watermelon, grapefruit, orange<br />
and lime; and a smoothie ‘Mango-de-Jango’ - mango, banana, orange juice and yoghurt.<br />
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