re/ASIAN CUISINE
Bahrain Bay, Manama
Restaurant in Manama, Bahrain
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A dinner-focused Manama choice for a polished Asian meal, better for couples, client dinners, and small groups than casual drop-ins. Choose it when the evening needs a composed restaurant setting; compare with CUT Bahrain for a steakhouse splurge or Bahrain Bay Kitchen for broader crowd-pleasing range.
About re/ASIAN CUISINE
For dinner planning in Manama, re/ASIAN CUISINE is an evening-only option. The schedule is direct: it is closed on Monday, opens Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7–11 PM, and opens Wednesday through Friday from 7–11:30 PM.
The main planning cue is focus. If you are comparing dinner options, use the hours and smart casual dress code as the reliable basics, then check directly with the venue for current menu details, pricing, and availability before booking. If you are weighing other named options, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Bahrain Bay Kitchen, and Byblos are natural points of comparison, depending on the kind of evening you want.
Plan around dinner hours, not lunch
The booking case is clearest when you want a planned dinner in Manama rather than a lunch or all-day restaurant stop. Dinner is the relevant window and should shape the decision.
Confirmed dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, details such as price, menu format, dishes, and seating are not available here, so the safest approach is to use re/ASIAN CUISINE as a dinner booking and confirm the current offering directly. For another meal to compare, consider Byblos, CUT Bahrain, or other dining options that fit your plans.
Use the basics, then confirm the current details
Without a fixed menu or named dishes to rely on, the practical play is to ask what is available that night and plan around the restaurant's current information. That is especially useful for a return visit, because the public facts here cover hours and dress code rather than a fixed ordering strategy.
For planning the wider night, use the Manama restaurants guide to decide whether this should be the main dinner plan or part of a broader evening. If hotels or other add-on plans are part of the itinerary, the relevant city guides include Manama hotels and other Manama guides.
Planning details
- Location
- Road 4606, Building 555, Block 346, Manama, Bahrain
- Website
- wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/re-asian-cuisine-bahrain
- Phone
- +973 1711 5044
The take
The Take
The Vibe
re/ASIAN CUIISNE anchors itself in a quietly intense corner of Manama’s evolving dining map. Located on Block 346, it inhabits a local dining district rather than a tourist strip, which shapes a focused, assured approach to pan‑Asian cooking. The kitchen aims for breadth and credibility across Japanese, Chinese, Southeast Asian and South Asian registers, so the room feels purposeful and refined rather than gimmicky. Service and execution are calibrated to meet the expectations of frequent diners in the Gulf, delivering a polished, internationally inflected experience that sits comfortably within the city’s more serious dining addresses.
Best For
This is a venue built for evening occasions where food credibility matters. It works well for date nights and special occasions, and the description specifically positions it to serve Bahraini families alongside Gulf business travellers — making it equally suitable for business dinners and family celebrations. Because the kitchen is tasked with moving confidently across multiple Asian traditions, it’s best appreciated at dinner when the full menu and more composed dishes are available. The atmosphere and execution reward diners who are looking for a thoughtful, modern pan‑Asian meal in Manama’s local dining district.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the house strengths highlighted in the brief: dumplings and sushi are listed as signatures, so start there to gauge the kitchen’s take on texture and seasoning. The wider menu aims for coherent movement between different Asian traditions, so sample across regions rather than sticking to one cuisine — ask your server for recommendations to stitch a balanced set of dishes. Given the venue’s emphasis on credibility and execution, prioritise dishes that showcase technique and interplay of flavors, and save room to try both steamed or pan‑fried dumplings and a selection of sushi to compare approaches.
Venue details
Ambiance
Quietly fancy interior with muted upholstery, striking wall art, central sushi bar, charming atmosphere, good DJ music, and city views.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
Signature Dishes
- dumplings
- sushi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Road 4606, Building 555, Block 346, Manama, Bahrain
Planning details
Location
Road 4606, Building 555, Block 346, Manama, Bahrain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Notable alternative
- Bahrain Bay Kitchen, Notable alternative
- CUT Bahrain, Notable alternative
- Byblos, Notable alternative
- re Asian Cuisine | Wolfgang Puck, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against CUT by Wolfgang Puck and CUT Bahrain, re/ASIAN CUISINE is the better fit when the table wants an Asian-led dinner rather than a steakhouse occasion. CUT is the clearer choice for diners who want a more familiar luxury-restaurant format and a meat-focused splurge; re/ASIAN CUISINE is the sharper call when the group has already done the steakhouse circuit and wants a different evening rhythm.
Bahrain Bay Kitchen is the safer alternative for mixed groups because the format is broader and less cuisine-specific. Choose it when value, flexibility, and easy consensus matter more than a tightly defined dinner. Byblos also works better for a relaxed Manama meal where the mood is less formal and the table does not need the night to feel like a set-piece occasion.
The closest comparison is re Asian Cuisine | Wolfgang Puck, which sits in the same decision lane for diners considering a polished Asian dinner in Manama. If the booking here is unavailable, cross-shop CUT Bahrain for a higher-splurge steakhouse plan, Bahrain Bay Kitchen for easier group consensus, or Byblos for a lower-pressure evening.
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Compare re/ASIAN CUISINE
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| re/ASIAN CUISINE | Manama | No published awards |
| CUT by Wolfgang Puck | Alwajeha Albahriya | No published awards |
| Bahrain Bay Kitchen | Manama | No published awards |
| CUT Bahrain | Manama | No published awards |
| Byblos | Manama | 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6892024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6032023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| re Asian Cuisine | Wolfgang Puck | Manama | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is re/ASIAN CUISINE good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned dinner in Manama, especially if the evening-only schedule suits your plans. The hours run Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. For the latest menu, pricing, and booking details, confirm directly with the venue.
What should I wear to re/ASIAN CUISINE?
The dress code is smart casual. The restaurant is open in the evening: Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7–11 PM, and Wednesday through Friday from 7–11:30 PM.
What should I order at re/ASIAN CUISINE?
No specific dishes or menu format are listed here. The safest approach is to ask the restaurant for current information when you book or arrive.
What are alternatives to compare with re/ASIAN CUISINE?
Other named options to compare include CUT by Wolfgang Puck, CUT Bahrain, Byblos, Bahrain Bay Kitchen, and re Asian Cuisine | Wolfgang Puck. The better choice depends on your preferred timing and current availability.
Is lunch or dinner better at re/ASIAN CUISINE?
Dinner is the relevant option based on the hours. re/ASIAN CUISINE is closed on Monday and opens in the evening from Tuesday through Sunday, so it should not be treated as a lunch stop.
