FoodBite: Seafood Platter

Just recently, a friend and I have visited a seafood restaurant somewhere in Tahaliyah Street (Jeddah) to try the seafood platter that he’s been selling to me a couple of months back, he sounded convincing so I am giving it a try but that Manhattan Seafood Restaurant was closed for renovation during our last visit. Two weeks back he was happy to inform me that the restaurant is now back to its business so we immediately paid a visit to try that mysterious seafood platter.

When we reached the restaurant, we are bit hesitant at first because there is no English name written on the signboard and it was just our instinct thought so because of the shrimp and the grill logo from the entrance. It’s cozy inside, the family and bachelor sections are perfectly arranged, but our eyes are still joggling at the English name of the restaurant and there it was, Red Sea Grill, a Pinoy staff said that it was the same old Manhattan Restaurant but the management came up to change its name but aside from the new identity, everything including regular and specialty menus remain unchanged.

In the casual bachelor’s dining area there’s a chest of seafood varieties preserved in ice for those who would like to pick their own seafood favorite, you have to decide if you want it fried or grilled, it’s your choice, or you can refer to the menu if you want a sort of something cooked in traditional Arabic way.

You should be patient because it’ll take a little while to serve your order and just try to enjoy the bottomless iced tea at its affordable price, it’s recommended for the topers, bet they have plenty of iced tea barrels in store for you.

The Seafood Platter:

A large platter generously served with four delectable grilled seafood varieties – fish fillet, shrimps, squid rings, and mussels on top of spiced basmati rice and french fries with tartar sauce. Aside from tartar sauce, there are also three other kinds of condiments on side – fresh yoghurt, chili and fish sauce. The serving is good enough for two. They also serve freshly baked Khobs (a local bread) for free so it’s absolutely a meal deal to enjoy.

I am convinced that this was really a sumptuous treat for those who crave for epicurean seafood pleasures. I can’t wait long enough to come back and try some other seafood stuff on their menu. This seafood platter is a sure deal for me and I would recommend it as well.