Top 10 Must-Try Iftar Dishes in Bahrain This Ramadan 2025

19 February, 2025

The Iftar during Ramadan 2025 isn’t just any meal; it’s a cherished moment, a time when families and friends reconnect after a day of fasting. Here in Bahrain, Iftar is extra special because our food tells a story – a delicious story of Middle Eastern warmth, Persian spice, and Indian flair.

Bahrain’s Iftar tables are overflowing with amazing food.  So, come along with us as we explore the top 10 Iftar dishes you absolutely have to try this Ramadan 2025 – get ready to be hungry!

Undeniable Milk and  Dates –   Dates and milk are the traditional fast-breaker with high sugar content. Breaking the fast with milk and dates is perhaps the most traditional method of all, as the Prophet Mohammad broke his fast with these humble offerings before praying. They are a common feature on Iftar tables, offering high sugar and vitamin content with numerous health benefits.

Traditional Iftar

• Harees – A slow-cooked wheat and meat dish, packed with nutrients.
• Thareed – A delicious bread-based stew with lamb or chicken.
• Jareesh – Cracked wheat cooked with meat and spices, similar to Harees but with a grainier texture.

Rice-Based Specialties

• Machboos Laham – Bahrain’s national dish, a spiced rice meal with lamb or chicken.
• Majboos Samak – A seafood version of Machboos, using fresh Bahraini fish.

Fried and savoury

• Samboosa – Crispy, deep-fried pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.
• Falafel & Hummus – A light yet protein-packed Iftar favorite.

 Sweet Dishes

• Luqaimat – Crispy deep-fried dumplings topped with date syrup or honey.
• Balaleet – A unique mix of sweet vermicelli noodles and an omelet.
• Halwa Bahraini – A gelatinous sweet treat made with nuts and saffron.

Must-Try Iftar Drinks

• Jallab: Drink made from grape molasses syrup with pine nuts and raisins.
• Qamar Al-Din : A thick, apricot-based juice made from dried apricot sheets soaked and blended. It’s a Ramadan favorite for its natural sweetness and fiber content.
• Mango Lassi: Yoghurt drink with fresh mango, pistachios, and almonds.
• Tamer Hindi: Tamarind drink with sugar, rose water, and ginger.
• Vimto: Sugary drink from Manchester, UK, associated with Ramadan.
• Laban (Chilled Buttermilk) :A staple at every Iftar table, laban (salted buttermilk) is rich in probiotics and helps with digestion and hydration.

For an authentic Iftar experience, visit The M Restaurant from Iftar till midnight. Indulge in a unique blend of Arabic, Asian, Indian, Continental, and Italian cuisines in a warm and welcoming ambiance with attentive service. This Ramadan, The M Restaurant is offering specially curated Iftar meal combos, including Veg Iftar Meal, Chicken Iftar Meal, and Mutton Iftar Meal, all crafted with the finest ingredients. Experience the true essence of tradition through food, art, and hospitality. Ramadan Kareem!