The carefully designed menu boasts an interesting mix of ingredients to create dishes that truly are unique to Bahrain. Diving the menu into dishes“ from the Kitchen” and dishes“ from the Café”, 55 Old St caters to the different clientele that have now become regulars- from the younger generation that find it a relaxing hang-out spot to spend time at with their friends, to those who have made 55 Old St their mobile office, the restaurant has a dish that serves the palate of each and every customer. Camembert cheese paired with caramelized pear, a mix of skinny and chunky fries, truffle mac’ n’ cheese, crispy plantain with pomegranate guacamole drizzled with honey and a splash of caramelised lemon are some of the most popular dishes of 55 Old St. All the recipes are created by the kitchen and delectable in every bite. The menu from“ the Kitchen” is also divided into‘ bites’,‘ small dishes’,‘ medium dishes’, and‘ large’, to satisfy a hunger of every size. Throughout the menu, touches of Bahraini cuisine are also evident, such as in the use of daqoos in the Buttermilk Chicken Burger, or tahini dressing in the Farmer’ s tray. For those who prefer dishes without meat, there are ample delicious options as well( which can be enjoyed by the meat eaters too!) such as the Zoodles made from zucchini with halloumi and cherry tomatoes, or the Apple Felafel sandwich, which has a delicious avocado hummus, spinach, tzatziki, and roasted capsicum. Going above and beyond to creating dishes that cannot experienced elsewhere, 55 Old St’ s menu is curated to pique the intrigue of diners in the uniquely delicious combination of ingredients.
Much like the restaurants that served as her inspiration, 55 Old St’ s design aesthetic is a combination of modern and raw interiors. As you walk up to the restaurant, wooden benches placed outdoors and a great wooden door greets you to the interior that is reminiscent of an unfinished location, yet still maintains a welcoming and cosy ambiance for the diners to spend an ample about of time comfortably. Truly setting itself apart with the quirky interior, 55 Old St has large influences of metal and woods, from its furniture to its flooring,
126 Perle SPRING 2018