Al Maskoof Al Iraqi is an Iraqi restaurant in Hor Al Anz which I feel cheated by. Although I called ahead and was assured they had a suitably sized Masgouf (or Maskoof) fish for our group of three (that’s about a 2 / 2.5 kilo fish) when we got there we were told the only … Continue reading Al Maskoof Al Iraqi – Hor Al Anz
Sarhad Darbar is a chain of value for money Pakistani restaurants very much in the same mould as Karachi Darbar which it seems to have taken much of its identity from. This branch at the Al Wasl Sports Complex on the Dubai-Al Ain Road in Za’abeel is one of their newest. Like the rest of … Continue reading Sardar Darbar – Za’abeel
Tandoori Trumpets is an Indian restaurant in Karama not at all deserving of its suspiciously high Zomato ratings. Its 3-out-of-5 ratings on Google and Trip Advisor are much more reflective of the very average nature of this mediocre eatery. Located in the Al Wasl Hub on Street 41, if this once upon a time shawarma … Continue reading Tandoori Trumpets – Karama
Sometimes some of the most unassuming places surprise you with the most amazing food. Whilst I wouldn’t call the food at Androon Lahore amazing, it was very good. Located opposite the Belhasa Driving Centre in Al Jaddaf, the fact that there were police car, driving school car and several RTA taxis parked in the dusty … Continue reading Androon Lahore – Za’abeel
The Bull is a big two-story gastropub located in the middle of the Southern Terrace of Westfield shopping centre. Both floors have independent bars, the downstairs one the more elaborate of the two. This is one of those places good for private or company parties, large family gatherings or even meetings which they have private … Continue reading Bull, The – White City
Boho is the boys from the Meating Room’s second restaurant. Bigger, bolder and more importantly – licensed, it is the sixth and final of the restaurants to open at the Studio One Hotel in Dubai Studio City. Located on the left-wing mezzanine floor, its interior, although not the prettiest, is instantly appealing. And that maybe … Continue reading Boho – Dubai Studio City
Puranmal is an Indian sweets and savouries franchise with a whopping 23 branches in Dubai, including this new “shop-in-shop” concept INSIDE the West Zone Supermarket at the Lilac Residence in Al Jaddaf, Za’abeel. Located immediately on the right as you enter the store, the concept is basically order, stand and eat, or take away. Food … Continue reading Puranmal – Za’abeel
La Cage Imaginaire is a small, delightfully quaint, traditional French-Mediterranean restaurant which can be found tucked away on the picturesque cobbled street of Flask Walk in Hampstead. Its interior is intimate, romantic, white-tablecloth elegant – the perfect place for a meal with that someone special or even a quiet business lunch. There’s a really good … Continue reading La Cage Imaginaire – Hampstead, London
Dapoer Kita (Indonesian for “Our Kitchen”) is an authentic Indonesian restaurant on Street 43A, behind Lulu Hypermarket in Karama. A recent change in ownership has seen its simple interior repainted and some of the menu changed – that’s it. Why fix what ain’t broke? One usually associates affordable, authentic Indonesian with Betawi but it’s Dapoer … Continue reading Dapoer Kita – Karama
Burger Fusion is a burger joint at the Al Wasl Sports Complex in Al Jaddaf (no connection with The Burger Fusion Company in the USA). Next door to newly opened Sarhad Darbar, it’s a little tricky to get to; aim for the entrance of the stadium (Dubai-Al Ain road towards Wafi) and turn right. Miss … Continue reading Burger Fusion – Za’abeel
