Marasea Market Night
I’m on a sea food diet, I see food and I eat
it.
Marasea offers a seafood
experience and is located in Sheraton Sharjah Beach
Resort & Spa. On inquiring further about the name, I was told that Marasea
is Arabic for Marina. Marasea takes a modern approach to Sharjah’s fishing
tradition and serves its patron’s with its fresh catch which explains the
taste. Hence, the menu changes on a daily basis.
The moment you step out of the elevator to
Marasea, you are greeted by their friendly staff dressed in a qipao, and you
are shown into the restaurant. The staff is very attentive, pleasant and are
always tending to the needs of the visitors.
The center piece designed to resemble a ship
doesn’t go unnoticed at all. The restaurant is on fleek with its ambience – dim
lights, and soothing oriental music keeps you company while you get mesmerized by
the wide platter that’s offered from different Asian countries. From Tokyo to
Peking, they have it all covered. Authentic Asian food from different countries
infused with different flavors tingle your senses and makes you wonder where to
start.
Post the tour of the restaurant, we were
offered Fresh Lemon mint juice which is made in house and tasted divine. When I
was told that I wouldn’t find a similar tasting lemonade elsewhere, I did smirk
a little – as I’m a lemon mint person. But boy, was I wrong. The lemon mint
juice was served in a tall glass stacked with lemon slices and was placed along
with sugar syrup and a bottle of lemon mint juice exclusive to Sheraton. The juice
was refreshing, and I was all excited to try their menu.
I started off with the Tokyo section – as nothing
says food more than sushi. I totally love sushi and can eat sushi worth my
bodyweight. However, I’m still not the ‘authentic sushi’ person and I prefer my
sushi meat to be cooked than raw. I was elated when I was told that the sushi is
offered with cooked meat – I loved the sushi and it was just perfect.
With my sushi beautifully lined on my plate I
went to the starters section – ginger chicken sounded like a good option and I
generously filled my plate with it.
We gradually started off with our main course
and were spoilt for choices from fish to crab, from rice to noodles – you name
it they had it. We both opted out of trying soup and salads as we wanted to
build an appetite for the main course.
I loved the chilli crab – it was a bit messy
to eat, but the sea food monster in me didn’t mind the mess and ate it
nevertheless. If you do order it a la carte you are given crab cutters and
gloves, so as to not be as messy as me.
They also have a special set menu called
Marasea catch, in case you don’t want to try the buffet.
We were spoilt for choice in the dessert section
as well. We opted for chocolate cake,
rice pudding topped with marshmallows and mango mousse topped with tapioca
balls. The chocolate cake was a clear winner – it was moist and just melted in the
mouth.
Marasea gives options not only in wide array
of food, but also in the seating. You can either sit inside the restaurant or
sit outside in their terrace (depending on the weather). I loved the outside
seating area, with dim lights and the gorgeous view. You have the beautiful
Sheraton Hotel pool on one side and on the other the city lights adorn the hotel
like a jewel.
If you prefer private dinners – they also
arrange for the same. So if you are looking for a private romantic dinner or for
family dinner, do make your reservations 24 hours ahead and soak in the beauty
of the property and the amazing food.
They also offer Master class for a group of minimum 10 people. It's an absolute fun wat to bond over cooking food. An excellent choice for corporate's, and family get together's.
They also offer Master class for a group of minimum 10 people. It's an absolute fun wat to bond over cooking food. An excellent choice for corporate's, and family get together's.
Contact:
Location: Sheraton Sharjah
beach resort & spa
Timings – 7:00 p.m – 12:00
a.m. (Tuesday to Sunday)
Reserve your table at:
065990088
They close for Ramadan and
open on August 02, which I was told is a massive celebration, so if you want to
try the food at Marasea, do reserve a table for August 02.
I was invited for the Marasea market night
that is held every Wednesday in Marasea and all
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