Night Out at Jim's

Jim's Restaurant and Lounge - Adliya 338

The choice of dining tonight (10pm Thursday, January 23) on was Jim’s Restaurant and Lounge that served a variety of cuisines from British to Indian and even steakhouse servings. The exterior of the place seemed cozy and quaint, and so it was as well on the inside. Upon entering the place we were welcomed with an aroma from the kitchen that immediately struck my taste bud and caused my mouth to water. My second intake was the warm, dim light and pleasant music streaming in from the lounge which is separate from the dining area.

The walls were adorned with old paintings and an interesting piece of a wooden airplane propeller. The ceiling also had wooden beams fitted with the dim lights I mentioned earlier, all of this contributing to the coziness of the restaurant especially on a cold winter night in January. You can find all kinds of people in the restaurant. The dining area was half full and you could hear a fun buzz from the bar area with compelling modern music that only asked you to join. We reserved but realized we didn't have to.

When I arrived my companion had already placed orders for us since I was late to our rendezvous. We were served complementary baguette with butter, which tasted like … well what a baguette would taste like in Bahrain at least. But it did make a good starter to our meal.

Chicken Makani

And here comes the exciting part. Main course, the orders placed was Chicken Makani (BD 4.5) a dish of Indian Cuisine. I am delighted to say that the choice was well made, the dish was buttery and flavorful and had a hint of tanginess to it, which made it all the more exciting, the texture of the meat was consistent and the gravy or sauce was not runny but quite thick.

Khumb Khazana

The second dish was also of Indian origins called Khumb Khazana  (BD 4) which is grilled mushrooms stuffed with creamed spinach and cheese. The initial bite of the mushroom brought a surge of rich, creamy and delectable flavor. However, the Khumb Khazana soon proved to be too rich and quickly bored me, this was quickly rectified with a splash of lemon juice which immediately neutralized the richness and again replenished the dish into a delightful treat.

We also ordered plain rice, which was …. Plain, white and steamed (1BD/bowl).

The staff was friendly and honest and the service was quick. The overall experience at Jim’s was indeed satisfying and pleasing. My singular complaint would be the portions of food served; with regards to portion and price ratio the servings could be increased. Another recommendation would be to have different size servings of rice, as the available serving is of an awkward quantity.

Location is great, it's at 338, easy to reach. The drinks were a little too pricy. If its not favorable, then you always have the option of walking over to Silk, which is just across.

Address: Block 338, Road No 3808, Adliya
Cuisine: International / Indian
Contact: +973-17 710 654
Website: http://www.jimsbahrain.com/

Date of Visit: Thursday, January 23 at 10pm

Chicken Makani (BD 4.5)

Khumb Khazana  (BD 4)

Steamed Rice (1BD/bowl)

Jim's received an OFS of 3.6!