Jamavar – this restaurant, which has its first address in London, offers a large number of dishes from the four corners of India, all prepared with great skill and particular care by head chef Debdash Balaga. Among its specialties is Laal Maas, a lamb shank prepared by slow cooking for eight hours.
IDAM by Alain Ducasse – if we recognize Alain Ducasse’s touch here, chef Fabrice Rosso has subtly succeeded in celebrating the Qatari influences within the menu. The introduction of spices and the emphasis on local ingredients bring a new dimension to the guests’ gastronomic experience.
Four restaurants win their first Bib Gourmand.
They – with its three open kitchens, the chef and her team prepare different regional specialties but also tasty Thai dishes.
Youth – in this restaurant located on the fourth floor of the Qatar National Museum, diners can enjoy Qatari dishes reinterpreted with modernity.
Argan – located in a pedestrian street on the edge of Souq Waqif, Argan offers its customers authentic Moroccan dishes at excellent value for money.
Hoppers – an offshoot of the London restaurant of the same name, diners can enjoy specialties from Sri Lanka and South India.
Three Special Prizes for talented professionals
In addition to recommending the best culinary experiences, the MICHELIN Guide wishes to highlight the talented professionals who work in the various restaurants in the selection, and contribute to offering guests, beyond the kitchen, unforgettable gastronomic experiences.
For this first edition, the Young Chef Award presented by Place Vendôme Qatar is attributed to Sirijan Saeleewho is in command of Isaan. The winner manages this restaurant with great mastery. The menu offers guests the opportunity to travel throughout Thailand thanks to the three kitchens spread throughout the room, each specializing in a specific culinary technique.
The Service Price is attributed to Paulo Bastos and to the team of Morimoto. Attention to detail, anticipation of guests’ needs, personality, charisma and humor: Paulo ticks all the boxes, as does his team who demonstrate as much energy, passion and enthusiasm as he does. Each customer who dines here receives special attention.
Our third winner is Ratan doeswho officiates at IDAM by Alain Ducasse and wins the Exceptional Cocktail Prices. Robi leads the team creating creative and intriguing mocktails. Our inspectors were impressed by the food and non-alcoholic drink pairings offered. Prepared with spices, fruits and other local ingredients, they undeniably contribute to enhancing the gastronomic experience offered.
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