I am not going to make any friends with this critical review of local culinary darling, Logma; a restaurant I was a big fan of when they first launched in Box Park a few short years ago. I liked that they were promoting local cuisine and also that they were not afraid to take on … Continue reading Logma – Mirdif
In the few short months since it opened its doors China Bistro has established itself as one of the best Indo-Chinese (or Chindian as I like to refer to them) restaurants in Dubai. Located on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, a stone’s throw from the Park Regis Hotel, but more importantly, a couple of doors … Continue reading China Bistro – Karama
The side strip on Hessa Street beside the Saudi German Hospital is turning into quite a little Beirut with a growing number of Lebanese restaurants and cafes vying for attention and custom. Qalat Baalbak is one of the newer such eateries and possibly the most humble and modest. If you like meat, it’s also the … Continue reading Qalat Baalbak – Al Barsha
It’s hard to believe this Eric’s on SZR is a branch of the same Eric’s in Karama I so enjoy going to. OMG the curries were atrocious, starting with the Beef Vindaloo which – congratulations Eric’s – turned out to be the worst vindaloo I have had in my life. Guys! What is going on … Continue reading Eric’s – Al Safa
Layali Kish is the newest and easily the best of the Kish Persian-Iranian franchise of restaurants in Dubai. Located beside Hashemi Car Accessories on Hessa Street in Al Barsha, the restaurant has one of those warm, homely, non-pretentious do-it-yourself interiors which one immediately finds familiar and gets comfortable with. In addition to stereotypical dining areas … Continue reading Layali Kish – Barsha
Thakkaaram is a Keralite restaurant in Garhoud. Located next door to the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, itself next door to the venerable Aviation Club, Thakkaaram’s interior is humble yet smarty appointed and spotlessly clean. There is plenty of RTA parking (214 C) available over the weekends although finding a spot during the week can be challenging. … Continue reading Thakkaaram – Garhoud
The Johnny Rockets in Motor City is nothing more than a food truck, yet it still manages to serve a bloody decent burger. As good as in their restaurants? Yes, I think so. Located at the far end of the Ribbon Mall, one can either drive up for a takeaway or order a home delivery, … Continue reading Johnny Rockets – Motor City
West Lake Spring is an authentic Chinese eatery which is more canteen/cafeteria on the ground floor and proper restaurant on the first floor. It caters to the Chinese community who visit and work in and around the Baniyas area. Located in the China Building (surprise, surprise) beside the Riveria Hotel on the Baniyas creek side … Continue reading West Lake Spring – Baniyas
