No meal is complete without dessert,
and Houseboat’s enticing Tropical Fruit
Salad is the perfect sweet ending to a
hearty meal. Freshly chopped mango,
pineapple, and strawberries are served in
a carved out pineapple, topped with ice
cream and a special Houseboat dressing.
The dessert is perfect to curb the sweet
tooth craving while being refreshing
and delicious at the same time. Offering
customers a true tropical Asian experience,
the Tropical Fruit Salad is a must-have
dessert at Houseboat. The restaurant also
caters to chocolate lovers with desserts
such as Fried Banana with Ice Cream and
Chocolate and the Nutella Crepes (served
with blueberry sauce), and for those who
want to experience a traditional Indian
dessert, the Rasmalai – a milk-based
dessert – an ideal gateway into the
country’s sweet culture.
At the Amwaj Lagoon branch, customers
can enjoy their meal in either a cosy and
quiet setting within the chic Houseboat
interior which reflects the wholesome menu,
or they can sit outside and take advantage
of the spacious alfresco dining area, in
canopy-style seats overlooking the lagoon
as they indulge in their Asian experience.
At the Adliya branch, the two-storey
restaurant allows customers to become
part of the bustling Block338 scene, as
there is a downstairs and outdoor seating
area and the glass front opens onto the
street, and customers also have the option
of dining on the top floor, overlooking the
busy streets downstairs.
Having recently redone the interiors of
the Amwaj Lagoon branch, Khulood says
her next step will be to refurbish the Adliya
branch, before taking her brand regionally,
as she plans to open a Houseboat branch
in Qatar. She adds it is important for them
to constantly keep making changes to
ensure their customers are excited about
what they have to offer as a restaurant,
whether it is in their menu – which they
tend to alter from time to time based on
season and taste preferences – or their
overall look, but staying true to their core
of offering authentic Pan-Asian cuisine.
However, adding a little local touch,
Houseboat recently also introduced the
Bahraini breakfast for its customers to start
their day on a filling and nutritional note,
and has also added a Kid’s Menu for the
younger customers to be able to enjoy
the Houseboat experience. “When you
go to a restaurant, you don’t go there just
to eat something, you also want a good
service, you want a good environment, you
want nice music, you want to enjoy a good
ambiance, and we think about all these
things and have incorporated the necessary
elements to ensure our customers get
an overall experience and keep coming
back”, Khulood says. She adds, customers
are also given comment cards on which
they can write their feedback, all of which
is taken into consideration. Customers are
also given loyalty cards and the recipients
are invited to special launches and events
hosted by Houseboat.
Already offering catering services,
Houseboat made their Bahraini breakfast
catering debut with Turkish Airlines. The
restaurant also provides customers with
canapés and afternoon tea options with
their catering. Khulood says they have
also created a special catering menu for
lunch and dinner occasions, and provide a
buffet-style spread for children’s parties.
Whether the serenity of the Amwaj
Lagoon is an appealing backdrop for an
indulgence in various Asian cuisines, or
the bustling food capital of Adliya seems
like a more charming venue, Houseboat
caters to the different tastes that make up
the gastronomies of the Kingdom. From
Seafood, to meat, vegetarian, sweets, and
even fresh juices and smoothies, Houseboat
offers its customers a culinary tour through
four different Asian countries under one
roof, allowing customers to experience a
different country with each bite.
For more information:
The Lagoon, Amwaj
(00973) 1601 0321
Block338, Adliya
(00973) 1760 0018
www.houseboatbh.com
[email protected]
@houseboatbh
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