For the Jain community in Bahrain — and for anyone following a satvik or no-onion-no-garlic diet — eating out can be a challenge. Most Indian restaurants use onion and garlic as the base of almost every dish. Finding a kitchen that genuinely accommodates Jain dietary requirements, rather than just removing visible pieces of onion, is rare.
Kailash Parbat Bahrain is the exception. With one of the most extensive Jain menus of any restaurant in Bahrain, we have been the go-to destination for the Jain community since we opened at Dana Mall and Oasis Mall.
Jain dietary principles are rooted in the concept of ahimsa — non-violence — and extend to food choices in specific ways. The most well-known restriction is the avoidance of root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, radish, beets) because harvesting them destroys the entire plant, and because roots may contain micro-organisms. Jain food also excludes meat, fish, eggs and alcohol.
In practice, most Jains in Bahrain follow the no-onion-no-garlic rule as the primary dietary requirement, with some also avoiding root vegetables during specific religious periods such as Paryushana. Our kitchen is trained to accommodate both levels of restriction.
Dishes marked Jain on our menu are prepared without onion, garlic and root vegetables. This is not a superficial labelling exercise — our kitchen maintains separate preparation processes for Jain dishes, and our staff are trained to handle Jain orders with the required care.
Curries and mains available Jain-style include Palak Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Fry, Dal Tadka, Veg Bhuna, Aloo Gobi (on request without potato during strict periods), Corn Palak, and more. The gravies for these dishes are built from tomato, cashew or cream bases — rich and full-flavoured without relying on onion or garlic.
Chaats and starters — many of our chaat items are naturally Jain or easily adapted. Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Sev Puri and Dahi Puri can all be prepared without onion on request.
Breads — all our tandoori breads (roti, naan, paratha, kulcha) are Jain-friendly. Stuffed parathas can be made with gobi or cheese instead of the standard aloo filling.
Thali — our Deluxe and Executive Thali can be customised as Jain thalis with advance notice. This is a popular choice for family gatherings and corporate lunches.
We regularly cater Jain weddings, puja functions, religious gatherings and corporate events in Bahrain. Our catering team is experienced in producing full Jain menus at scale — from intimate family pujas to large wedding receptions. We can provide satvik menus (no onion, garlic, non-veg) as well as strictly Jain menus (no root vegetables) depending on the occasion.
For Jain catering enquiries, WhatsApp us on +973 33456726. We recommend getting in touch at least a week in advance for large events so we can plan preparation accordingly.
Jain options available daily at Dana Mall and Oasis Mall. Just inform our staff when ordering — we will take care of the rest.
View Full MenuIf you are new to Bahrain or visiting and need to find Jain food, here is our honest guide to dining in the city. Most Indian restaurants in Bahrain will remove visible onion from a dish on request, but the underlying gravies and masalas will still contain onion and garlic. For strict Jain eating, you need a kitchen that prepares Jain dishes from scratch with a separate base.
At Kailash Parbat, that is our standard practice. If you have any questions about a specific dish or preparation method, please ask our staff directly — we would rather take a moment to explain than have you eat something that does not meet your requirements.