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Midar

The guide was updated: 2025-11-18

Midar offers a refined and nostalgic take on traditional Kuwaiti seafood, drawing inspiration from the nation's golden era in the mid-20th century. The restaurant’s design thoughtfully blends modern sophistication with coastal heritage, featuring details like fish-scale patterns and vintage brass accents. The menu focuses on fresh, locally sourced fish and elevated classics such as crab curry and shrimp mumawash. This combination of authentic flavours, warm, attentive service, and a carefully curated atmosphere creates a dining experience that is both a culinary journey and a tribute to Kuwaiti maritime culture.

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Address: The Avenues Mall, Ghazali Street, Rai, Kuwait City
Website: www.midar-me.com

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Midar

Midar

Midar offers a refined and nostalgic take on traditional Kuwaiti seafood, drawing inspiration from the nation's golden era in the mid-20th century. The restaurant’s design thoughtfully blends modern sophistication with coastal heritage, featuring details like fish-scale patterns and vintage brass accents. The menu focuses on fresh, locally sourced fish and elevated classics such as crab curry and shrimp mumawash. This combination of authentic flavours, warm, attentive service, and a carefully curated atmosphere creates a dining experience that is both a culinary journey and a tribute to Kuwaiti maritime culture.

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