Muscat: With a sizeable number of Indians living in Oman, the number of Indian restaurants in the Sultanate are also many.
Some of the known ones have been in business for over three decades and are still running strong.
For tastes from North India, at an affordable range with authentic taste, Ghasitaram Halwai in Al Khuwair has been the go-to place. This restaurant serves only vegetarian dishes and in the nineties had two branches – one in downtown Ruwi and another in up-market Al Khuwair.
Now the Ruwi outlet is not there any longer and instead a branch has been opened in another residential locality of Azaiba. Back then, the Espresso coffee-vending machine was a popular option found only here. While their best is the street food of Delhi, south Indian flavours and even Chinese cuisine are also available for those who crave that.
Oman: Residents enjoy the great outdoors as temperatures dip Raajeshwari Ashok, Correspondent
Muscat: As temperatures dipped in Oman’s capital, people ventured outdoors to enjoy the stronger-than-usual breeze, cooler weather, and the cheerful mood.
People staying in Muscat and Ruwi side took to the Muttrah Souq - forever evergreen, charming and quaint. The cooler days make it even more attractive as the warm aroma of spices send inviting vibes, along with the mixed delicious aromas of street food from the shops lining the entrance of the souq waft around.
Corniche was buzzing too with men, women and kids enjoying a leisurely stroll by the calm blue waters. Al Alam Palace in Muscat town area had visitors taking in the view and of course the mandatory selfies, sufficiently padded in warm clothes.