You’ve heard of Indian Chinese food. Well, this is Indian Italian-Mexican. And like Indian Chinese, it bears very little resemblance to the cuisine upon which it is based. That’s not to say it’s not good. In fact, it’s very good. It’s just different. And 100% vegetarian. Quattro itself is sister to the amazing Spice Klub … Continue reading Quattro Ristorante – Mankhool
For anyone living and growing up in Dubai in the 80’s (and even the 90’s) Sind Punjab Meena Bazaar was synonymous with excellent Indian food. It was that must visit restaurant when the curry cravings came a calling. This follow up branch in Karama, unimaginatively named New Sind Punjab, always had its work cut out, … Continue reading New Sind Punjab – Karama
The Eagle Restaurant in Oud Metha is the third branch in a growing franchise of value for money Pakistani restaurants. Curiosity dragged me into this new kid on the block. The interior is tube light bright and split between a common dining area and a family section. Everything still looks new, and that’s because it’s … Continue reading Eagle, home of the worst Butter Chicken in Dubai
Gazebo is one of the original Indian restaurant franchises in Dubai. It’s hard to believe that they now have no less than eleven branches in Dubai, this new branch on the first floor of the Mercato Mall in Jumeirah 1. Unique about this restaurant is that it isn’t a fully enclosed restaurant at all. One … Continue reading Gazebo – Mercato Mall, Jumeirah 1
Mama Fu’s is an Austin based, US chain of Asian themed restaurants. This Festival City branch is one of only two outside the US, the other being in Abu Dhabi. Yet as flattering as that may sound to the UAE, the truth is that Mama Fu’s offers absolutely nothing new in concept or execution to … Continue reading Mama Fu’s – Festival City
Royal China is one of a growing number of authentic Chinese restaurants in New Dubai. Located on The Balcony Precinct of Bldg. 4, DIFC, the restaurant is an official branch of London dim sum specialists of the same name, and has nothing to do with the Royal China at the Regal Plaza Hotel in Mankhool. The … Continue reading Royal China – DIFC
Le Relais du Louvre is a small, casual brasserie not far, as its name suggests, from the Louvre. Its interior is an all wood affair giving it a cosy, warm ambiance. There are a row of ridiculously small tables lined across one of the outer walls of the restaurant for those who want to sit … Continue reading Le Relais du Louvre – Paris
Markette is one of the best East meets West restaurants in Dubai. Located near the aquarium, on the ground level of Dubai Mall, it’s easy to find, but busy, busy all the time. The charming interior has a casual, brasserie style look-feel, with ceiling fans adding a colonial, far eastern touch. The Markette menu is a … Continue reading Markette – Dubai Mall
Entrecôte de Paris is one of several famous Paris entrecôte steakhouses. It’s located on the corner of rue de Marignan and the Champs-Élysées, opposite the Italian pizzeria, Dino’s. The restaurant is spread over three floors, the bottom (or basement) best avoided for two reasons, (a) there’s no view and (b) it’s also where the toilets … Continue reading Entrecôte de Paris – Paris, France
Shanghai Station is a Chindian (Indian-Chinese) restaurant in the Techno Hub building near Silicon Oasis Head Quarters in (duh) Silicon Oasis. It is the second incarnation of a restaurant of the same name in Oud Metha (currently under renovation). I ordered a home delivery and was super impressed all the way up to when we started eating. … Continue reading Shanghai Station – Silicone Oasis
