Before walking in, i was expecting a restaurant with sticky tables and unclean plates. Now i'm happy to admit that i was wrong. Asha's was pretty impressive with bright interiors and a tidy setting.I immediately fell in love with the colorful walls, Mattai corner and Pani Puri counter. On top of all that, i was impressed with the cleanliness of the place; the cooks were wearing gloves!
Asha's is located in central Manama in front of American Mission hospital. The place was packed with Indian families who were happy to see Bahrainis trying out this kind of cheap Indian cuisine. The menu was clear enough for those who were familiar with this cuisine but it didn't include any description of the dishes.
It was fun to order different kinds of Pani Puri and have them by the counter. Pani Puri is a round and hollow crisp which is filled with different kinds of fillings/sauces. Yes, it was messy. But it was totally worth it.
The second part of our dinner was ordering the other dishes. I found all the Chaat dishes similar in taste as they mainly consisted of Mattay with a bit of twist in the additions. They were also spicy which totally killed my taste buds.
I loved the Masala Dosa. It's a folded Khobz Rgag (more like crispy crepe) filled with potatoes and served with different kinds of dips. It was delicious and interesting.
For dessert we had a Kulfi Stick. I didn't like it but only because i'm not a fan of Kulfi. The girls loved it.
The total bill was BD10. We were a group of 5 and the cost of this fun adventure was BD2 each!
I left the place with a bag of mixed Mattai. Bahrainis love Mattai and it's a common snack that is found in most Bahraini homes. But it felt different this time. I appreciated it more!
I found this experience extremely enjoyable and exciting as i'm a big fan of street food. There are several similar restaurants in Bahrain and if you haven't tried one yet, you should! Just go with an open mind and remember that you will leave the place with the smell of food stuck all over you.
Asha's is located in central Manama in front of American Mission hospital. The place was packed with Indian families who were happy to see Bahrainis trying out this kind of cheap Indian cuisine. The menu was clear enough for those who were familiar with this cuisine but it didn't include any description of the dishes.
It was fun to order different kinds of Pani Puri and have them by the counter. Pani Puri is a round and hollow crisp which is filled with different kinds of fillings/sauces. Yes, it was messy. But it was totally worth it.
The second part of our dinner was ordering the other dishes. I found all the Chaat dishes similar in taste as they mainly consisted of Mattay with a bit of twist in the additions. They were also spicy which totally killed my taste buds.
I loved the Masala Dosa. It's a folded Khobz Rgag (more like crispy crepe) filled with potatoes and served with different kinds of dips. It was delicious and interesting.
For dessert we had a Kulfi Stick. I didn't like it but only because i'm not a fan of Kulfi. The girls loved it.
The total bill was BD10. We were a group of 5 and the cost of this fun adventure was BD2 each!
I left the place with a bag of mixed Mattai. Bahrainis love Mattai and it's a common snack that is found in most Bahraini homes. But it felt different this time. I appreciated it more!
I found this experience extremely enjoyable and exciting as i'm a big fan of street food. There are several similar restaurants in Bahrain and if you haven't tried one yet, you should! Just go with an open mind and remember that you will leave the place with the smell of food stuck all over you.
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