I’d call Sticky Rice a hidden gem if they hadn’t already impacted the F&B scene with such sustained fanfare. So, hidden it may not be, but a gem it certainly is. And it’s the family orientation which, in my mind, gives it that edge over similarly sized (and priced) propositions, Smiling BKK for example. Located … Continue reading Sticky Rice – JVC
In addition to their amazing à la carte menu, there are two things one should try at La Cantine du Faubourg, their weekend brunch and their daily business lunch which is what I sampled. Based at the back end of the venerable Jumeirah Emirates Towers lobby, the interior of this fine-dining French restaurant is suave … Continue reading La Cantine du Faubourg – Trade Center Area
Highway 311 Grills and Eatery is an interesting little restaurant in Cluster R of JLT which fancies itself as something of a specialist in Latin American cuisine, with a strong bias towards Peruvian. Located on promenade level (that’s lake level to you and me) its interior is colourful and cheerful in a casual, rustic sort … Continue reading Highway 311 Grills and Eatery – JLT
G’s is a café, bakery and restaurant on the mezzanine floor of the DAFZA food court. Its interior reminded me a little of the More Café franchise. I must confess, we only went to G’s because there was a line at Asian 5 next door. Very much still in the mood for something Asian, I … Continue reading G’s Bakery & Café – Qusais
Rajdhani Street is a totally different concept from what made Rajdhani the thali masters they are today. I suppose the best way to describe this new venture, which started with their funky little branch in JLT, is fusion Indian street food…similar to (big breath) Once Upon A Bite, The Curry Lane, Bol Gappa, and Kulfiholic … Continue reading Rajdhani Street – Karama
Dragon Seeds is an authentic Chinese restaurant on Level 1 of the All-Day Shopping Centre in Academic City. Owned and managed by the same restauranteur who brought us the amazing Noodle Bowl on 2nd December Street in Satwa, Dragon Seeds is an eatery with impeccable lineage. Where Noodle Bowl is Pan Asian with a Singaporean-Malay … Continue reading Dragon Seeds – Academic City
Gazebo is an upmarket India restaurant franchise on an expansion rampage. Specialising in Mughlai cuisine, they are particularly famous for their dum pukht (slow oven cooking) and biryanis. This new JLT branch brings the number of their branches to a magic dozen. Located in a stand-alone building on the opposite, park side of Clusters O … Continue reading Gazebo – JLT
Shahran is an Indian restaurant specialising in Hyderabadi cuisine. Located opposite the Golden Dragon and Moshi Momo & Sushi in Oud Metha, Shahran boasts a handsome, traditional interior with dining cubicles cocooning a more orthodox table-chair dining area in the middle of the restaurant. It’s definitely a pleasant place to enjoy a meal. There is … Continue reading Shahran Fine Hyderabad Cuisine – Oud Metha
Baku Café is an amazing Azeri restaurant in City Walk 2. Beautifully decorated with traditional hand-painted plates and colourful kilims on exposed brick walls, offset by dark wood parquet flooring, its interior is nothing less than stunning…in a rustic-chic sort of way. The restaurant is laid out over two floors both of which have expansive … Continue reading Baku Café – Al Safa
The Arabian Tea House in Meena Bazaar is one of those picturesque venues you must visit whether you are a tourist, visitor or a resident of Dubai. Located beside the Dubai Museum in the heart of Bastakiya it’s best to take a taxi there rather than risk driving around in circles trying to find parking. … Continue reading Arabian Tea House – Meena Bazaar
