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MABRUK – The Mediterranean Specialty at HOTEL SAHARA STAR remains undoubtedly as the Royal Haven of Lebanese Food in the city

Awarded the Times Food Guide award for the 4^th Time

Mumbai, February 2012- Delectable Mediterranean cuisine over a glass of Koshaf while you smile at one of your diners and turn your head to capture the soul-stirring view of a calm lagoon at Sahara-Star’s Mediterranean specialty, Mabruk could be what keeps many connoisseurs of Lebanese food in a perennial journey towards this charming restaurant. It comes as no surprise though that Mabruk received the Times Food Guide award for the "Best Lebanese Restaurant" in the city at a sparkling ceremony held at ITC Grand Central on 31^st January 2012. The specialty restaurant was honored with this prestigious award for the fourth consecutive time having bagged it in 2008, 2010 and 2011 as well.

The Times Food Guide awards is considered the Oscars of all culinary and cuisine awards in the country having an esteemed panel of jury, each being a stalwart in the culinary industry bringing their valuable expertise to ensure that the experience of exotic and quality food with exceptional service and a larger-than-life ambience is brought to the consumer. Many a connoisseur of food considers the Times Food Guide as a trusted and reliable source of sumptuous cuisine in the country.

A course of wholesome and succulent dishes on platter are for you to unwind, bask in the delightful ambience as you indulge in these lip smacking delicacies. Mabruk, centered with a breathtaking view of a lagoon is a perfect get-a-away for your cherished and dear to partake in memorable conversations and captivating ambience at any time of the day.

Combining the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the Middle and Far East, experience an abundance of fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood. Arabic delicacies like Hummus, Tabouleh, Labneh, Moutabel and main courses including Algerian Couscous and Gamberi Harra are complemented by a wide variety of tobacco free flavoured hookahs followed by authentic Mediterranean desserts including some mouth watering Baklawah , Katayif, Kunafa or the special Mabruk Ice-cream- a homemade Arabian Dates ice-cream!

If food is not your only extravagant indulgent at a restaurant then be ready to fix your eyes towards the spectacular fire and laser shows which leave many diners in entertaining awe. The fire and laser shows are carefully placed giving subtle maneuvers so that diners can enjoy a surreal experience with great food.

The Executive Sous Chef, Salil Fadnis and Chef De Cuisine Chef Jihad conjure up a repertoire of award winning traditional hot and cold Mezze's complimented by carefully picked soups, main-courses and desserts, creating an awe-inspiring array of colors, flavors, textures and aromas, while Pianist Brian Silas’s harmonious and tuneful compositions render the perfect mood and their concerted efforts over the years have ensured that Mabruk is the most favored Lebanese restaurant in the city!