I can’t remember the last time I had to queue for a restaurant in Dubai; certainly not in Covid memory and especially not for a shawarma. So, it was with a mix of amusement and bewilderment (which quickly turned into a scowl…nearly a growl) that I accepted a numbered jetton and joined the growing group … Continue reading Laffah – Barsha
I am still trying to figure out how Malabar Paris got its name; no one at the restaurant could tell me. Having been there twice now I can assure you that there is no French Connection whatsoever. In the same breath let me also assure you that this is without a doubt one of the … Continue reading Malabar Paris – Karama
Indian By Nature or IBN is a vegetarian “pan-Indian” restaurant with a gourmet touch (whatever that means). Located on the Woodlands end of Street 20 B in Karama, its interior is saved from mediocrity by the bright blue motifs on its walls and a flotilla of colourful chairs. A dedicated chaat counter takes pride of … Continue reading Indian By Nature – Karama
I have walked past O’Pao Indian Sliders dozens of times and I’ve eaten at restaurants on either side (and in the street behind) more times that I can remember yet I’ve never walked in to give it a try – till now. If I were asked to sum up my experience there in one word, … Continue reading O’Pao Indian Sliders – Karama
@farsi_restaurant_dubai is one of the better all-round Iranian restaurants in Dubai. This new branch in Al Ghurair is their third, the others being in JLT and Business Bay. Dining is split between a still usable outdoor area (next door to @dintaifungae) and an expansive, tastefully decorated indoor area complete with a decent sized private dining … Continue reading Farsi – Al Rigga
A little too salty on occasion it may be but the double ShackBurger® remains one of my favourite cheeseburgers of all time. I say this having recently tried High Joint’s High Jamz for the first time; itself without doubt one of the best burgers in Dubai. My sentiments towards Shake Shack are reflected throughout my … Continue reading Shake Shack – Motor City
Wawa Dining is a newly opened, fully licensed Japanese Izakaya style restaurant at the Golden Tulip in Barsha. Its main difference with other similar restaurants like Fujiya and Kimura-ya is that it has a distinct Korean twist. And that’s because Korean Chef Shim is in the kitchen – yeay! One can enter the restaurant from … Continue reading Wawa Dining – Barsha
Kabab Karachi is a small, one table affair in Sharjah with something of a cult following. Since dining there last week, I am still trying to figure out why – probably affordability. Our mixed grill was like the Top of the Pops of their menu and included Malai, Bihari and Reshmi – mainly chicken with … Continue reading Kabab Karachi – Al Nahda, Sharjah
Habib Beirut Lebanese Street Kitchen is a delivery only kitchen with branches in Downtown Dubai and Al Quoz where I ordered from. My order (for three) looked something like this: Mixed Shawarma Platter, Eggplant Fatteh, Fried Kibbeh, Falafel Platter, Tabbouleh Salad, Fattoush Salad and Hummus Shawarma. The order reached home within the specified hour and … Continue reading Habib Beirut Lebanese Street Kitchen – Al Quoz
Fish King is a recently opened, authentic Chinese restaurant specialising in Schezwan cuisine. Located in the China Cluster of International City, Dubai’s unofficial China Town, it shares its name with another Chinese restaurant, this one in the Morocco cluster, which specialised in Cantonese cuisine (I use the past tense because it seems they have since … Continue reading Fish King – China Cluster, International City
