Mughaliya Darbar is an Indian restaurant in Cluster H of JLT which, among other things, serves one of the best Hyderabadi Biryanis available in Dubai. Like sister concern, Tayeb Kitchen in Al Khabaisi, its interior is modest, clean and comfortable. The food in general, not just the Biryani, is very good. My food buddy, Ashwani, … Continue reading Mughaliya Darbar – Cluster H, JLT
Dishoom is a London franchise based on the famous Bombay Irani cafés of the early 1900’s. This King’s Cross branch, the third incarnation, is fashioned out of an old railway transit shed which was actually used for goods passing between Britain and India. Built over three floors (two and a half really), its interior unashamedly … Continue reading Dishoom – King’s Cross, London
Jones the Grocer is a premium Aussie café-style restaurant. Once the darling of Dubai, and now with no less than four branches, it’s hard to find anyone who has not been to a Jones. I find this big Manara branch the least laid back and relaxed. In fact, I find it has a very businessy … Continue reading Jones the Grocer – Al Safa
Pushkin is a small Russian restaurant located at the base of Lake View Tower, Cluster B, JLT. Its interior looks more like Del Boy’s office than a restaurant; with cartons and boxes (of suspect origin) stacked in the corners, and behind the cash counter…which was really an office desk. And what about that chandelier? The … Continue reading Pushkin Russian Restaurant – Cluster B, JLT
Finding, and then getting to Han Cuisine Restaurant is something of an adventure. Why? Let’s start with the fact that there are NO ROADS. And that’s because they haven’t been completed. So basically, you have you trek across a barren, sandy plot or through a construction site (depending on which way you choose to tackle … Continue reading Han Cuisine Restaurant – Business Bay
Boulevard Kitchen at the beautiful Manzil Downtown, itself a boutique hotel, is nothing less than a revelation. The Arabic Friday brunch buffet for which my family and I went there was extensive, even by Dubai standards. But it was the quality (not quantity) of food which we came away most impressed with – everything from … Continue reading The Blue Rose
Bahar Narenj, which means orange blossom in Persian, is an authentic Persian-Iranian restaurant aimed squarely at Iranians, locals of Iranian descent and adventitious foodies. This modest eatery, located off al-Rigga road, is as authentic as they come; there’s stuff on their menu you just don’t find in other Iranian restaurants in Dubai – like their … Continue reading Bahar Narenj
Abshar, which means waterfall in Persian, is one of Dubai’s favourite Persian-Iranian restaurants. Sadly, the original branch in Deira was sold to rival Sadaf in 2016, leaving this Umm Suqeim branch as the sole flag bearer. Located in what looks like it once was a villa, the restaurant is well appointed and presentable, but is … Continue reading Abshar
Caspian, near the Khaleej Centre on Rolla road in Mankhool is one of the best South Iranian restaurants in Dubai. Its interior is simple, straightforward and respectable, with none of the colourful hooliganism of iconic al-Ustad (Ostadi) nearby. The menu is more diverse than al-Ustad’s, offering a dish-of-the-day proposition which includes both Polow (rice) and Khoresh … Continue reading Caspian – Mankhool
Farsi is one of the best all-round Persian-Iranian restaurants in Dubai. Sister of the famous, Tehran-based catering enterprise (of the same name), where their team of chefs are trained, Farsi offers a taste of authentic Persian-Iranian cuisine, with a distinct Central Iranian and Tehrani bias. This modestly decorated restaurant is based in Cluster R of … Continue reading Farsi
