I have always wanted to try out one of those many Automatic restaurants spread across Muscat, but somehow didn’t happen all this while. The other day we were in Bareeq Al Shatti, and in a mood to eat some juicy burgers. We headed to B+F Roadside Diner, only to be told that we had to wait for 30 minutes to get a table. Tired and hungry, we scurried for other options, and finally zeroed in on Automatic Restaurant located in one corner of the mall.

The restaurant is brightly lit and has attractive paraphernalia from Lebanon and Arab world. The waiters are friendly, and they converse in English (that is a big plus in comparison to the staff at ”Turkish House” restaurant in Al Khuwair).

We settled for Grilled Hammour, Chicken Shawarma Plate with Hummous and Falafel.

The grilled hammour was just average. It had a burnt tinge which made it difficult to eat. I think the guy who made it was in a bad mood.

Chicken shawarma plate with hummous was delicious, and went well with the soft Lebanese bread which was given along with the order.

Falafel was also just average sans crispness. I like crunchy falafels, like the one at ”Al Tarboosh” next to Al Araimi Complex.

Including two fresh orange juices, our bill came upto RO 11.5. The food was just average, and I am not sure I will go back to the restaurant again. The only plus point was that the restaurant maintains high-level of cleanliness.

To enjoy, grilled fish or shish taouk, there is no better place than ”Turkish House” restaurant. The food is immensely delicious and rates are very economical. I can never get bored of ”Turkish House” food.

Read previous restaurant reviews:

Tawa Magic; Ananthapuri; Silk Route; Turkish House; The Pavilion; The Great Kabab Factory; Wok of Life.