Alister Saldanha
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Eataly
Great place to try out Italian cuisine, food is amazing, neatly presented and well balanced.
They have fresh in house pasta options and there are multiple different Italian restaurants located within. La Cucina offers some amazing meals to indulge in. The beetroot rissoto is unique and has an intricate blend of flavours that does not fail to satisfy the palette.
The best highlight would be the multiple range of Italian products that can be purchased from this place. One of the best spots in dubai to grab a range of Italian goods ranging from olive oil to sauces.
Overall a great place to shop, eat and hang out.
They have fresh in house pasta options and there are multiple different Italian restaurants located within. La Cucina offers some amazing meals to indulge in. The beetroot rissoto is unique and has an intricate blend of flavours that does not fail to satisfy the palette.
The best highlight would be the multiple range of Italian products that can be purchased from this place. One of the best spots in dubai to grab a range of Italian goods ranging from olive oil to sauces.
Overall a great place to shop, eat and hang out.
Indya by Vineet
Indya by Vineet really took indian cuisine to the fine dine plateau. The satisfaction derived from the standard of food after dining is nearly unmatched.
Loved the taste of every dish ordered at the restaurant with the expception of the dessert.
The Coriander fish Tikka was distinct in flavour, which really stood out.
Lamb biryani was good, but the butter chicken was divine, possibly the best in Dubai ( alongside Asha's).
The only downside was the gulabi gang dessert did not match the standards of the earlier courses, the jelebis were soft and not very crispy, overall however it was decent to eat.
But beyond just the flavour and innovation in the dishes loved the subtle touch of luxury added to the dishes which further elevated the expierence. Most fine dine restaurants focus on presentation, Indya is amongst those few, which also focuses on aspects of the food offered. The velvety finish of the butter chicken with perfect morsels of chicken, the smooth fluffy texture of the raita with the biryani, the velvety smooth chutneys with papad.
These efforts by the team, though subtle, added the extra magic required to seal the Fine Dine title.
Loved the taste of every dish ordered at the restaurant with the expception of the dessert.
The Coriander fish Tikka was distinct in flavour, which really stood out.
Lamb biryani was good, but the butter chicken was divine, possibly the best in Dubai ( alongside Asha's).
The only downside was the gulabi gang dessert did not match the standards of the earlier courses, the jelebis were soft and not very crispy, overall however it was decent to eat.
But beyond just the flavour and innovation in the dishes loved the subtle touch of luxury added to the dishes which further elevated the expierence. Most fine dine restaurants focus on presentation, Indya is amongst those few, which also focuses on aspects of the food offered. The velvety finish of the butter chicken with perfect morsels of chicken, the smooth fluffy texture of the raita with the biryani, the velvety smooth chutneys with papad.
These efforts by the team, though subtle, added the extra magic required to seal the Fine Dine title.
Foodings Restaurant
The restaurant bears a near similar concept as Jones the Grocer, but with the prices being cheaper and ingredients being all over the place.
The experience was rather unique. Dishes were good and bad.
The Volcano prawns was great, also loved the way it was presented.
The dumplings were below expectations, have tasted better dumplings at other restaurants. These did not taste authentic and seemed to have a different spice mix compared to the usual ones. If its a fusion should be mentioned in the menu.
Main courses were okay.
The ribeye steak was ordered to be well done but was a bit under. The taste was good and pepper corn sauce complimented the meat.
Fire cracker Salmon was a bit confusing, as the spices used did not really gel well with the salmon. But that's a personal opinion. Overall the dish was decent, depends on who tastes it.
Mushroom Tagliatelle was good, but the garlic bread served with it seems to be a bit unnecessary as bread with pasta makes no sense.
The restaurant presents each dish beautifully, however while innovative dishes are good, they should also compliment each ingredient in taste. Would definitely give this place another few visits.
The experience was rather unique. Dishes were good and bad.
The Volcano prawns was great, also loved the way it was presented.
The dumplings were below expectations, have tasted better dumplings at other restaurants. These did not taste authentic and seemed to have a different spice mix compared to the usual ones. If its a fusion should be mentioned in the menu.
Main courses were okay.
The ribeye steak was ordered to be well done but was a bit under. The taste was good and pepper corn sauce complimented the meat.
Fire cracker Salmon was a bit confusing, as the spices used did not really gel well with the salmon. But that's a personal opinion. Overall the dish was decent, depends on who tastes it.
Mushroom Tagliatelle was good, but the garlic bread served with it seems to be a bit unnecessary as bread with pasta makes no sense.
The restaurant presents each dish beautifully, however while innovative dishes are good, they should also compliment each ingredient in taste. Would definitely give this place another few visits.