Kurkum Restaurant

Kurkum is a fine-dining restaurant, located steps away from the Mutrah souk and overlooking the sea, which stands in stark contrast to the cheap tourist trap cafés that line Al Bahri Road.

The interior is decorated with immaculate white banquets, but the outdoor tables provide the finest vantage point for seeing an eclectic mix of tourists and elderly Omani natives who still live in the maze-like neighborhood right behind the shops. You'll pay a premium for the excellent service at this quiet oasis owned by a member of the royal family, but you'll also find a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of old Muscat.

The cuisine is "Omanized" Indian, which means it is less spicy and incorporates rich coconut milk into many of the curries. The seafood is great, from the grilled hamour tikka (grilled fish) to the sumptuous prawn curry, but it is the personal touches, such as complimentary welcome mocktails and amuse-bouche, that truly distinguish the experience.

Rate: 4.0/5.0, 84 reviews (Google.com)
Address: JHC8+6CM, Muscat, Oman

Contact: +968 24 714114