Biryaniwalla & Co – Abu Hail

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

Kinoya – The Greens

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

Al Meshwar – Fujairah

Dating back to 1988, Al Meshwar claims to be the first Lebanese restaurant in Fujairah. Fast forward to 2021 and it is still one of Fujairah’s best – talk about consistency and longevity. Like the new branch it opened on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai last year, the original too is built to look like … Continue reading Al Meshwar – Fujairah

Prabhu’s – Mankhool

Prabhu’s is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant near the Aster Hospital on Kuwait street in Mankhool, Bur Dubai. Its extensive menu has something for everyone (except of course carnivores) including North and South Indian, chaat, biryani, thali (weekends) and…um, Chinese. My sis and I were there to try their South Indian breakfast early on a … Continue reading Prabhu’s – Mankhool