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Sunday, July 21, 2013

An 'Arabian Treat' to Behold!

Arabian Treat Review

Oberon Mall’s food court did try to cover some of the major cuisines most of us were familiar with. The Arabic food joint 'Arabian Treat' was one of them. Fast food joints all around Kochi do serve Shawarma and grilled chicken like Al Faham (however you want to spell it in English!) but this place has a lot more variety on offer.

Arabian Mixed grill

This is your best bet to get an idea of what everything here tastes like. This includes kababs, tikkas and charcoal chicken for meats. Though it comes with chicken and mutton as standard, you can opt for all chicken or alternate mixes too. Included in the price are kuboos, garlic paste and a simple but great salad. The tomatoes, cucumber and everything else in the salad have always been fresh and juicy. Available as special, full and half.

Seafood Mixed Grill

Available in full or half, this came with a thick charcoal fish fillet and prawns. The prawns come with the shell mostly intact but tasted great: juicy and cooked to perfection. The fish tikkas use seabass, a fish that does not have any fishy taste whatsoever. Even fish haters like me fell in love with its melt in the mouth texture. On the other hand, if you want a fishy tasting tikka, this may not be what you are looking for.

Charcoal Chicken

For those who appreciate a mild grilled taste, this is a slightly healthy choice since minimal oil is used. The meat is tender with a mildly spicy flavour. There is a boneless version which still has two small bones at the ends, we were told that this was for enhancing the aesthetic value. This too, is served with kuboos and garlic paste. Available in full or half.

Spicy Chicken/Mutton Kabab

Finely minced chicken marinated in spices and cooked on a skewer. Tender, tasty with a hint of spice. Served with kuboos and garlic paste.

Spicy Chicken tikka

These are bite sized chicken pieces with bone. Nice and juicy with just the right amount of spice. Served with kuboos and garlic paste.

Sheesh Tawook

Essentially a tikka without the bone but retaining the goodness of spices. Makes for easy eating! Served with kuboos and garlic paste.

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Type of Cuisine: Arabian/Turkish
Location

Food Court at Oberon Mall, Edappally.


Parking: 
Mall parking (chargeable) never been a problem except on the busiest of days, even lesser traffic now with the introduction of LuLu mall nearby. 
Ambience: Typical mall ambiance, like it or hate it!
Service: 
Normally good, the e-token they give indicates when the food is ready to be picked up. 
What we liked/Recommended for: 
Great variety for non-veg lovers: good meat, plates include veggies and some extras. Somewhat healthier than fried options.
Potential Shortcomings: 
Meat occasionally not as well cooked as it should be [charcoal chicken].
Taxes: Included in price, no fat tax applicable.
Phone Number: 0484 4061111
Timings: 11:00 - 22:00

Did you have an 'Arabian Treat' here? What did you order? Tell us what you think about the food in the comments below!

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