Fusions by Tala: Elevating Bahraini Cuisine with World-Class Flair

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Location: The Gulf Hotel Bahrain
Cuisine: Contemporary Bahraini Fusion
Website: gulfhotelbahrain.com/Fusions
Reservations: WhatsApp +973 17746427 | Call 17713000 | Email [email protected]#

The Experience

Perched atop the Gulf Hotel, Fusions by Tala doesn’t just promise a panoramic view of the Manama skyline—it delivers a fully immersive fine dining journey led by Chef Tala Bashmi, Bahrain’s most globally recognised culinary talent. From its bold reinterpretations of Bahraini staples to the seamless blending of global technique, this restaurant is where nostalgia and innovation meet.

Fusions offers a rare kind of culinary storytelling: it’s progressive, deeply local, and executed with precision.

The Food

Start light with the Tagtiga Bread Basket—served with whipped date butter and herbaceous mehyawa. It’s both a palate primer and a nod to traditional Bahraini flavour profiles.

The Ghoozi Tacos, filled with tender lamb shoulder and ma’abooch aioli, are a genius small-plate riff on local lamb feasts, while the Softshell Crab with harissa honey and cardamom cabbage dances between spice and subtlety.

For mains, sample the “Where’s the Bamia”, a creative play on the traditional okra dish here reimagined with wagyu beef cheek and okra glass. It’s rich, aromatic, and deeply comforting. The Seabass with vine leaf risotto also stood out, balanced beautifully with coconut and lime notes.

Vegetarians aren’t forgotten either: the Leek Ravioli and Mushroom Risotto showcase bold flavour without relying on heavy cream or cheese.

Fusions’ Surprise Tasting Menu (Ala Kaifik) is also highly recommended for those wanting the full spectrum of the kitchen’s creativity.

The Vibe

Minimalist elegance with hints of Middle Eastern design, the space is curated to keep the focus on the food—and the view. The service strikes a good balance between attentive and discreet.

The attached Fusions Lounge is open earlier (5:00 PM daily except Sunday) and is ideal for a pre-dinner drink or post-meal wind-down.

Verdict

Chef Tala Bashmi’s vision is more than a reinvention—it’s a declaration of what Bahraini cuisine can become on the world stage. Fusions isn’t cheap, but it’s not trying to be. It’s an experience, and it respects your time and palate.