Wise Kwai is a cinematic themed Thai restaurant at the Dusit D2 in Barsha Heights. It’s beautifully designed; fresh, modern, colourful yet nostalgic and cosy at the same time. Sadly, it’s unlicensed. As one would expect, the all-Thai staff are friendly, polite and hugely accommodating. Their menu is extensive, covering most popular Thai favourites, many … Continue reading Wise Kwai – Dusit D2, Barsha Heights
Mirdif Fish & Chips has something of a cult following among the British expat community who, either live in the Mirdif area, or who have been around for a while. It’s more of a chippie kitchen than a restaurant; the two wobbly tables at the entrance are a bit of a joke really, positioning anyone … Continue reading Mirdif Fish & Chips – Mirdif
Veri Peri is a Nando’s clone franchise which seems to have gotten it better than the original. This Motor City branch , tucked away behind Crumbs at the Ribbon, is one of only two in Dubai, the other being in Deira. The interior follows the Nando’s uniform using wood flooring, exposed red brick, rope, maps, basically … Continue reading Veri Peri – The Ribbon, Motor City
Moombai & Co. at the H Hotel, fancies itself as something of a licensed Irani-Parsi café. The interior looks like a half-hearted attempt at copying Dishoom of Kings Cross, London. Nonetheless, it’s very well executed, and there are enough nostalgic touches to make it different to the average Dubai curry house. In fact, the first … Continue reading Moombai & Co. – Trade Centre Area
Himalaya is a small, hole-in-the-wall eatery in Karama. The fact that it’s been around for thirty years or so is a testament to the authentic, 100% vegetarian Gujrati thali and street food it is famous for. Its run-down appearance suggests that it targets the very bottom end of the market (translate that to read that … Continue reading Himalaya Restaurant – Karama
You’ve heard of Indian Chinese food. Well, this is Indian Italian-Mexican. And like Indian Chinese, it bears very little resemblance to the cuisine upon which it is based. That’s not to say it’s not good. In fact, it’s very good. It’s just different. And 100% vegetarian. Quattro itself is sister to the amazing Spice Klub … Continue reading Quattro Ristorante – Mankhool
