Boasting of an international menu, with a majority of good indian restaurants in Doha, patrons have the choice to choose from a burger or a pizza to more refined dishes suitable for fine dining such as tuna tartare to exotic sushi. The Market is probably among the few restaurants in Doha, in which you see locals and expats alike; it is always abuzz with people.
Recently, the Market has seen a contemporary revamp, to reflect the current fast-growing Doha market. The United Design Partnership, a UK-based design company, was commissioned to do the refurbishment. The new design follows the original concept of international cuisine meets Arab local flavours and represents a beautiful m`lange of East and West; geometric and minimal; and organic and ornate all with a modern aesthetic twist.
While the New Calcutta marble steps and worktops, oak and ribbed timber panelling showcase a refined, rich and rustic side of the restaurant, the bronze metalwork incorporated into the interior, helps reinforce a contemporary but classic feel.
A meal here is always a wonderful experience. We decided to start off lunch with a Japanese Kani Crab salad. Kani usually refers to imitation crab. The salad comprises thin ribbons of cucumber with kani, seasoned and topped with caviar. This salad is fresh, crunchy and perfect on a hot summer day. Next we indulged in shrimp tempura rolls and soft shell crab roll (maki). This is the ideal sushi for first-timers, the shrimp tempura and soft shell crab hit all the right notes. The crispy, lightly battered shrimp rolled in nori and rice were perfect.
Next up: a black truffle fontina pizza. As the pizza was brought to the table we could smell the truffle oil that was so inviting. As we took a bite of the pizza the flavour of the cheese and the truffle oil was exquisite: creamy cheese and a sharp truffle flavour. This pizza is definitely a must try. We also ordered for the slow-cooked salmon served on top of a potato pur`e along with a black truffle emulsion. This dish is perfect for two.
As we wiped our plate clean, our server tried to cajole us into a dessert, saying, ''No meal is complete without dessert''. We gave in to the temptation, ordering the salted caramel ice cream sundae which is a sweet and is probably the best ice cream in doha. We also ordered the Market cheesecake with glazed cherry sorbet. It is sweet and light, topped with sour cherries and a refreshing sorbet on the side that works as a palate cleanser.
The service is excellent and the servers are well aware of all the dishes on the menu and are happy to help. Be it a business lunch or a leisurely lunch with friends, Market is definitely a must-visit.
Source-http://www.qatar-tribune.com/viewnews.aspx?n=5FC2A92A-1B1A-4859-AD8F-86D33143A4B9&d=20150810
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