Going through my emails, a few days back made me shrimply excited. Why??!! You must have guessed it by now… it was an invite to visit Shrimpy at their Dubai Marina branch. There are two other branches – one at Dubai Parks and Resorts and the other at Dubai Mall. The one at Dubai Marina is quite small with a limited seating area inside as … Continue reading A Family Dinner at Shrimpy
There is no dearth of kulfi shops in Karama and the latest to join the bandwagon is Bombay Kulfi, a branch of the largest kulfi chain in India. Bombay Kulfi serves over 80 flavours of kulfis and BK natural ice-creams that are made from 100% fresh milk and all-natural ingredients. There are no artificial flavourings or colours used. All BK products are made in India … Continue reading Beat the Dubai Summer with Bombay Kulfi
AJ: Mom, can we go out for lunch today? Me: Where do you want to go? AJ: You choose. Me: OK…. Let’s go to that place!! AJ: Which place? Me: That place….!!! AJ: WHICH Plaaacceeee…??? Me: THAAT Plaaaccee…. It is the name of a place!!! If you don’t know, AJ is my 8yr old cutie with hidden horns and we had this conversation some time … Continue reading Let’s go to That Place
When we hear the name ‘Fisherman’s Hub’, we think of a diners joint usually seen in movies where there is a central open kitchen that’s whips up various seafood dishes, where all the tables are occupied by noisy diners and there’s alcohol all around. But that’s not the scene here. This restaurant is very child friendly as they have a family room that is separate … Continue reading Fisherman’s Hub – A Foodie’s Delight
Nestled in a quiet corner in Barsha, is a small, cute Japanese café called Simply Oishii, that is all set to change the availability of authentic Japanese fruit parfaits and Japanese sweets here in the U.A.E. I had the honour of being invited for their grand opening. Though it took me some time to find the exact location, parking wasn’t a great issue as there … Continue reading Simply Delicious by Simply Oishii
Skini Panini in Dubai Marina is a like a kiosk along the Marina Promenade situated closer to Dubai Marina Mall and Pier 7 and it has a small seating area too. The branch at Business Park, near Al Maktoum International Airport is bigger and has more options. They have a branch in Al Quoz also, but that is for deliveries only. I visited the Marina … Continue reading Eat at Skini Panini and be Skinny 😊
Remember Vasco da Gama, the famous Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea… Just like he made a couple more voyages to India after this initial journey, I too am dreaming of going back to Da Gama again, the Portuguese restaurant in Century Village, named after Vasco da Gama, obviously, to try the rest of the Portuguese dishes that I couldn’t … Continue reading Portuguese Delicacies at Da Gama
Acai bowls are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and healthy fats. Hence they are believed to be superfoods and the latest healthy food fad. Because acai berries spoil within a day, they are usually sold as a frozen pulp and when topped with various cut fruits and granola, make a healthy snack or even a meal. Crazy Over Acai was opened by two … Continue reading Go Gaga over Acai at Crazy Over Acai
Dabang Kathi & Curry is the latest addition to the Indian restaurant scene in Dubai. Having opened its doors just this year, it is located within the food court in Dubai Marina Mall and serves a limited menu consisting of veg. and non-veg. dishes with quirky Bollywood-inspired names. The outlet is decorated with back-lit posters and a live kitchen area and it has a retro … Continue reading Dabang Reloaded at Dabang Kathi & Curry
An Indian restaurant serving Indian, Middle Eastern and International dishes and located within Flora Inn Hotel on Airport Road in Garhoud, Dubai. Ghee Rice has been open for a few years now and it’s a shame that I took so long to visit this restaurant. The food they serve is simple, delish and wonderfully executed. Loved the presentation too. It is the only restaurant in … Continue reading Tantalize your Taste Buds at Ghee Rice Restaurant
