Biryaniwalla & Co is an authentic biryani specialist chain of restaurants from Hyderabad. Owned and managed by dashing Tollywood star, Reza Ashtarian, the restaurant brings Hyderabad’s distinct style of dum pukht biryani to Dubai. This Abu Hail branch is one of four branches spread across town – all look like flagships (=well decorated) and are … Continue reading Biryaniwalla & Co – Abu Hail
One would expect a Mohammad Orfali restaurant, especially one which carries his and his brother’s name and reference, Orfali Bros Bistro Restaurant, to specialise in Aleppian cuisine; something this charming, hugely popular celebrity chef is most famous for. But it’s not. If anything, it’s a collection of their favourite recipes and experiences from all over … Continue reading Orfali Bros Bistro – Jumeirah 1
The Nine doesn’t look or feel like a gastropub. Even with a full-on bar greeting you at the entrance, it still seems to me like a fancy-schmancy restaurant and nothing like a pub. If it weren’t for the extra friendly staff, I would feel underdressed in my summer uniform – shorts, t-shirt and Birkies. The … Continue reading The Nine Gastropub – Umm Hurair
I have a (almost religious) ritual of going out for a South Indian breakfast on Fridays (or Saturdays). I lost count of the number of places I have visited long ago but I wouldn’t be surprised if they exceed a hundred (and I’m being conservative with that estimate). This was my first ever home delivery; … Continue reading Tamarind Coastal Kitchen – Delivery Kitchen, Barsha
I cannot remember the last time I was so excited about a restaurant opening as I have been for Kinoya. Part because I love ramen and part, a combination of underdog syndrome with some home- kitchen-to-restaurant fairy tale mixed in. I considered Neha Mishra a hero before even meeting her. But Kinoya has been on … Continue reading Kinoya – The Greens
