Highway 311 Grills and Eatery (Highway Tres Uno Uno) is a casual dining restaurant situated on the lake level in Cluster R in JLT, serving Latin American street food mainly from Columbia, Peru and Mexico. Stepping into Highway 311 is like being transported into Latin America…. Colourful, vibrant paintings and hats adorn the walls, foot-tapping... Continue Reading →
Ghar ka Tiffin
The name of this restaurant always reminds me of my mom’s cooking and that is what they aim to provide - tasty homely food that is not overly oily and is nutritious, unlike many other Indian restaurants. Their menu is a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from North India and many dishes have a... Continue Reading →
From Lee’s Wok to Your Plate
Lee’s Wok is a casual dining restaurant located in Discovery Gardens, at a stone’s throw from Ibn Battuta Mall. Serving Pan Asian cuisine, it shares it dining space with Gabbar’s Grills, which specialises in cuisine from the northern part of India. What I find intriguing is that they have tried to keep the authenticity of... Continue Reading →
An Oriental Breakfast at Asia Tang
Asia Tang opened its doors only quite recently, but its name has become synonymous with tasty, delectable food from the Far East. When they opened, they were serving only lunch and dinner and now they have started serving breakfast too. Breakfast options include Oriental and Continental food and even Continental with an Asian twist. I... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Bite
Growing up, I used to be fascinated with stories that started with ‘Once upon a time’. Utter those four words and I’d be transported into an imaginary world filled with many wonderful stories. But never did I imagine that as an adult, all the stories that I tell would begin with ‘Once upon a bite’!!!... Continue Reading →
Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Deccan Garden
Deccan Garden is a café and a restaurant located in the heart of Dubai, quite near Al Ghurair Centre. As you enter this eatery, you’ll find the café first and the restaurant behind it. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well and as everyone knows, outdoor dining area is perfect for this weather. It’s... Continue Reading →
Un Pezzo di Venezia a Dubai at Casa Da Venice
This literaly translates to ‘a piece of Venice in Dubai at Casa Da Venice’. Have you visited Venice? What if I tell you that you can visit Venice without getting on a flight…!!! Just hop into your car or the metro and get off at Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Situated in Cluster C, in full... Continue Reading →
Succumb to Gluttony at Grand Barbecue Restaurant
Grand Barbecue Restaurant serves Indian and Pan Asian cuisine in an unlimited buffet for lunch and dinner with a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Recently, they introduced a live grill concept which happens right on your table and is part of their buffet. The buffet is priced at AED 55/-, weekday and weekend... Continue Reading →
Up Your Fishing Game at As You Fish
As I walked into this white-coloured two-floored building in Jumeirah with glass doors, there in front of me were many live seafood. As I headed upstairs to the main seating area, I was greeted by a beautiful blue and white painting that is characteristic of Santorini, a popular island in Greece that is known for... Continue Reading →
Mezze Time at Baydar
Baydar is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Barsha Mall that serves homemade fare inspired by time-honoured recipes. It shares its dining area with Sandella’s Flatbread Café, an outlet that serves pizzas, wraps and quesadillas on their trademark flatbreads. Read my review on Sandella’s Flatbread Café here. The indoor dining area is pretty with huge floor... Continue Reading →