A variety of mezze dishes, quintessential Middle Eastern grills and pilafs, signature fragrant cocktails, an easy earthy yet chic vibe— that’s sums up Baraka, the new Middle Eastern fine dining restaurant at level 5 in Quest Mall. A range of signature cocktails which highlight ingredients from the region such as zaatar, sumac, and saffron have been created by celebrity mixologist Avantika Malik. The space is spread over an area of 1,300 sqft and can seat around 74 guests.
t2 gets you a first glimpse of the restaurant that’s currently open only for dinner.
(l-r) Right next to the bar is a small but conversation-starter of an artwork of the Mediterranean Sea that blends in with the theme and cuisine, The outer facade is done in shades of maroon with accent lighting, and greens and the walls are celebrations of simple desert living that’s particular to the Middle Eastern region. We love the arches that makes the entrance even more inviting
Soft and freshly made pita bread with Muhammara was a showstopper. This rich and decadent Muhammara is made using smoked Syrian red peppers, cumin, pomegranate, and walnuts. We loved the fiery richness.
Koshari: A welcome surprise for vegetarians, this is what we may call an Egyptian khichdi. It packs in the goodness of lentils along with tomatoes, linguine, rice, and macaroni to create a filling plate, with some crisp golden fried onions as garnish.