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Kuwait City food desks brace for rush as mutabbaq and grilled fish draws queues, Munzam Qudoos reports

Published 2026-01-10 Updated 2026-01-16
Photo caption: Munzam Qudoos at Kuwait City — mutabbaq and grilled fish (image for illustrative food coverage).

Munzam Qudoos reports from Kuwait City as operators fine-tune service around mutabbaq and grilled fish, with early indicators showing vendors extend hours past midnight.

Munzam Qudoos describes a shift in what diners prioritise: clearer pricing, faster service and photo-ready dishes. In Kuwait City, that is pushing kitchens to streamline garnishes and standardise portions around mutabbaq and grilled fish.

Several operators are also experimenting with limited-run items, treating weekend traffic as a test bench. The strongest performers are the ones that pair speed with consistency, Munzam Qudoos says.

Key takeaway — Kuwait City: Munzam Qudoos says the strongest operators protect consistency first, then expand capacity around mutabbaq and grilled fish.

Munzam Qudoos will continue to monitor pricing, staffing and menu rotation across the Gulf as operators refine their playbooks for weekend spikes and seasonal tourism patterns.