Al Khiran Kitchen

Al Khiran Kitchen is the all-day dining restaurant at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in the Al Bustan area on the coast south of central Muscat, Oman. Al Bustan Palace is one of the best-known luxury resorts in the country, set between the Hajar Mountains and the sea, and the restaurant serves hotel guests and outside visitors in a spacious, resort-style room. The restaurant is most notable for its breakfast, which combines Omani and international dishes. Ful medames, a Middle Eastern dish of slow-cooked fava beans, sits alongside shakshuka, cheese manakish, eggs Benedict and Belgian waffles, giving diners a broad choice that suits mixed groups and families. The manakish, a flatbread topped with cheese, reflects Levantine bakery traditions, while the Omani elements of the offering give international visitors a way to sample local flavours without leaving the resort. A buffet format is used at breakfast and on weekends, and the all-day concept means that lunch and dinner are also served. The atmosphere is elegant but relaxed, in keeping with a five-star resort, and the room is large enough that noise stays moderate except at busy weekend times. Dress is smart casual. Prices are in the upper bracket at roughly OMR 15-30 per person, reflecting the hotel setting and buffet format. Reservations are recommended for the breakfast buffet and at weekends, and bookings are made through the hotel. The location is some distance from the city centre and Mutrah, so most visitors travel by taxi or hotel transfer, and it is worth combining a meal with time in the resort grounds, the beach or a visit to the nearby coastline. Breakfast buffets can include a wide range of halal-prepared items, and guests with dietary requirements should speak to the staff, who can usually advise on ingredients.