YUI is a ramen restaurant which (supposedly) has deep-rooted, Japanese authenticity. Yet for some reason, it simply does not live up to its potential. Could it be because it’s Korean owned? Based in building 7 of Dubai’s swanky Design District in Business Bay, YUI remains a very, very difficult restaurant to find. Confusingly designed like … Continue reading YUI – Dubai Design District
We walked in, and straight out of the Meating Room on our first visit. It’s small, casual and totally inappropriate for a business lunch where you want to impress someone with a little of Dubai’s famous OTT bling. How did we end up there in the first place, you ask? Zomato ratings, which can be … Continue reading Meating Room, The – Karama
Ajanta is a small Gujarati restaurant in Karama which serves one the most decent, and affordable thalis in town. Run by an Indian family, forced out of Somalia in the ‘80’s, the restaurant looks like it has maintained it’s original look and character (that’s the polite way of saying it really, really, really could do … Continue reading Ajanta Vegetarian Restaurant – Karama
There’s something which enhances the burger experience for me to a totally different level – beer. So, by default, I like Black Tap. It’s one of the only dedicated burger joints which is licensed, making it supremely unique. Just the fact that you can order a pint for one end of the table and a … Continue reading Black Tap Craft Burgers – Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR
Yummy Hot Pot is an authentic, Chinese restaurant in Cluster H of JLT. What it lacks in ambience and décor, it makes up for (in abundance) with some of the best Dongbei (or Manchurian)-style food in Dubai. You can either go hot pot or for individual dishes. We chose the latter. But be forewarned, in-order … Continue reading Yummy Hot Pot – Cluster H, JLT
This second Lock, Stock and Barrel outlet at the Rixos Premium Dubai in JBR is massive, making the original in Barsha Heights look small by comparison. It’s decorated in the same funky style, with standouts of a wall of their trademark speakers, and a well-equipped, purposeful-looking stage in the middle of the main dining area. … Continue reading Lock, Stock and Barrel – JBR
