Ewaan at the Palace Downtown offers one of the better buffets in town; that’s breakfast, lunch and dinner – everyday. And then they go and top it all off with an amazing brunch on Fridays. I’ve enjoyed several breakfasts and dinner there but not lunch or brunch. This review is about their breakfast. You can … Continue reading Ewaan, a palatial buffet
Located in the lobby of the magnificent Palace Hotel Downtown, Al Bayt is what I would call a tea and coffee lounge as opposed to a coffee shop, be it a glorified one. Among other things al-Bayt is also home to the famous Palace Afternoon Tea which, believe it or not, I was there to … Continue reading Afternoon Tea at the Palace
I’m going to have to take a back seat on this one as I am not at all familiar with Kuwaiti food. Thankfully, my hugely opinionated (and almost always right) food buddy, Sam was on hand to help me order and also to give me his opinion on the authenticity of the food. The restaurant … Continue reading Khaneen: a first ever sample of Kuwaiti cuisine
Whilst I am quite obviously NOT Little Red Riding Hood, I took the advice of fellow reviewer Big Bad Wolf and pulled into MERAAS’s latest extravaganza, the Last Exit on my way back from Abu Dhabi – Wow! It’s so cool. Billed by the organisers as a gourmet street food experience, the Last Exit is … Continue reading Not the Pits
The Kilby Café in Discovery Gardens is a modern take on traditional Pakistani cuisine. The interior is definitely different from most Pakistani restaurants I have been to, looking a little like a mix between a fast food joint and a diner. But there’s ample seating and it’s clean and cool. I have been there twice, … Continue reading The Kilby Café
Shayan is one of the better Persian-Iranian restaurants in Dubai. It’s certainly one of the most upmarket (= expensive) and well designed. It’s also one of the most unknown. Out of about ten Iranians I’ve asked over the past couple of weeks, only two or three have heard about the place. Only one has been. … Continue reading Shayan – A prince in waiting…
Café Rider is a big boy’s wet dream. How else would you describe a warehouse full of exotic motorbikes, a full size food truck, a wardrobe of biker gear including jackets, leathers, tees and helmets (but surprisingly no leather masks or whips), a coffee roasting station and a lounging area in the middle of it … Continue reading Easy Rider
The Copper Kettle in Silicone Oasis is one of the best Pakistani restaurants I have be a while. And I say this having only had breakfast there. But wow! what a breakfast: Paya, Halwa Puri and Haleem. Oh, and a pretty damn amazing Karak Chai too. The paya was clean and free of any unwanted put-offs … Continue reading When Copper is actually Gold
The Kaffa Beans Café in Silicone Oasis is nothing less than a revelation, a true hidden gem. And I am totally smitten. But let’s start with a story, shall we – The Kaffa province in ancient Abyssinia, now Ethiopia, is fabled to be the original home of the Arabica coffee plant. An article in the … Continue reading Kaffa Beans Café
Ravi’s is something of a Dubai culinary landmark where affordable Pakistani food is concerned. But, although it has now mushroomed into several branches, and spawned many pretenders, wannabes and imitations, it will always be the original in Satwa which I will consider THE Ravi’s, the ashram. And with good reason; the others, this Karama branch … Continue reading Ravi’s in Karama
