Dining out in Kuwait

Arabic Sweets

Some restaurants provide steaks and other American-style dishes. The diner can enjoy filet mignon, a porterhouse steak, or any number of favorite cuts of beef, accompanied by baked potatoes or french fries, steamed vegetables, and American-style salads. There are also salad bars replete with many typical American vegetables, coleslaw, and potato salad. If you miss Mom's apple pie, fudge brownies, or chocolate-chip cookies, you don't have to wait to go home. Many American desserts are available. The


		Western Diners

		European continent and Great Britain have also made their contributions to the diet here in the form of stroganoffs, frogs' legs, shrimp provenale, paella, and many tasty fresh cheeses. Those who want a bit of home-style cooking can try steak and kidney pie, shepherd's pie, or Yorkshire pudding. And since most people eat dinner later in the evening, it's a good idea to have an English tea late in the afternoon with cucumber sandwiches, scones, and raspberry jam. French pastries are also common in restaurants and bakeries.

	Expect a vast range of juices, coffees, teas, and soft drinks. Mango, banana, lemon, and even pomegranate juices are made fresh daily. Waiters usually bring an inexpensive bottle of mineral water.

Most restaurants offer the aromatic and strong Turkish coffee. Brewed Western-style coffee is also available, as is the ubiquitous Nescafé and other instant coffees, sometimes in decaffeinated form.