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We were recently at More cafe at Roda Al Murooj for a tasting session so to say. The place is a world away from the rest with beautiful interiors and great space both inside and outside to hold parties or corporate gigs. The team Aaron and Shivangi were there to guide us through the restaurants history and core theme of the restaurant. We were served with Acai Smoothie and Avacado shake shots for welcome drink.   Later we were served two varieties of soup. One was their specialty Ali Soup named after their Chef Ali. This soup is his secret recipe and was named in honor of him.  Then we tried Cauliflower soup. Both tasted good.  In starters we were served chicken wings, dynamite shrimps, egg roulade and Shakshuka. In the mains, we had Hammour red curry, Chicken Muskhan and Chicken Ravioli . All these dishes were very well prepared and presented aesthetically.   We finished with desserts. In desserts we had Mochi and Peanut butter stack wh...

Last week one of my blogger buddies had her birthday so decided to celebrate it at Pancake House, Burjuman. The name may be deceiving as Pancake house has a lot more than just pancakes. This filipino franchise has captured the market right from the time it first launched in the UAE. We were there on a normal working day and the place was already full. The majority of the guests looked like Filipinos. We were the only indians in the house that night but we felt one among them. We started off with drinks which were brought over by the friendly waiter from India, Mandeep. He continued to remain our go to guy for all food there. In appetizers we ordered Spicy chicken tenders and had it customized to our Indian palettes. The taste was really remarkable I must say. Though no one usually orders with so much size and it is not their style, Pancake house always tries to make their guests happy with whatever best they can offer to satisfy guests palettes. After the palette rewarding ex...

LuLu, the region’s largest hypermarket chain well-renowned for highlighting country festivals throughout the year, holds its annual food festival “World Food” across its stores in the UAE from 19 th February to 7 th March 2020. A celebration of flavours and culture, the three-week festival brings together foodies, families and friends in a gastronomic experience of global cuisines from more than 25 countries, over 300 cooking competitions at all major hypermarkets, around 20 live performances from celebrity chefs and personalities, and massive in-store product offers. The World Food 2020 is divided into many themes, such as Akla Arabia featuring Arabic delights, Desi Dhaba and Malabar Thattukada with Indian favourites, Pagkaing Pinoy for Filipino classics, street food staples, desserts, barbecue treats and so much more, targeting different nationalities and communities. Alongside the food themes, a host of different cooking competitions is being organised not just for homem...

A great fan of Afghani grills and pulau, I gladly accepted the offer for a review of Al Kebab al Afighani. I have already visited this place before with a friend during Ramadan and totally fell in love with the place then. Today I headed there with a dear friend and fellow blogger Rukku Sumayya. We both had a great time. On visiting, we were first offered with a bowl of sweetened almonds and mutton soup. In the food we ordered Qabli polaw with meat, Afghani mixed grill and Namkeen roast. We also ordered their bread. The Polow was very much as I had fathomed it to be. Dreamy polaw with fall of the bones meat. We totally enjoyed this and the portions were too good that we both were able to share and also take away a little. The bread was again quite large and filling. We enjoyed it with luscious camel meat called Namkeen roast. We were offered the freshest salads in the house along with yummy raita.  Overall it was a fantastic dining experience and i would ...

As a regular visitor to the Huddle at Citymax Bur Dubai, i am a great fan of their food, live music and drinks. So yesterday, I visited their Barsha outlet for the first time and I must say that the sports bar exceeded my expectations. The food was as awesome as it has always been. We were a bunch of eight friends and we ordered Calamari and chicken wings. It is one of the most delicious peri peri chicken wings I tasted in recent times. It wasnt that spicy though, they had offered us gloves to use before consuming. Then we ordered Ribs, Lamb Chops, Pizza, Nachos, Chicken Tikka, Fish and Chips, Potato fries etc. In desserts we ordered all the desserts on their menu. In short, every single dish we ordered last night was simply remarkable and appealed to each and every one of us. So i am not even going to explain each and every dish but would highly recommend you to personally go and try based on my rating of 5 for this awesome sports bar.

A celebration of hyper-local Indian cuisine – Bombay Borough, located at DIFC Gate Village 3, offers guests a carefully curated selection of India’s unique ingredients, spices and flavours, reinvented. From small bites to large feasts, Bombay Borough’s eclectic menu comes with a twist and enables armchair travellers to embark on a culinary adventure that serves up the very best of India, in a way they have never experienced before.    Discover the ideal space for everything from drinks after work to meals with friends and loved ones. Bombay Borough is Indian to the core, the epitome of the India of today and tomorrow, and the perfect place to rediscover India through an explosion of flavour. With a menu that sources Bhoot Jolokia from the North East, Aam Papad from Amritsar in the North West, pink salt from the Himalayas in the North, and some unique Podi Masalas from the South – Bombay Borough brings together rare flavours that aren’t readily available globally. T...

Charlies is a cosy pub located at the Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road on the Mezzanine Floor. Charlies is a great place to hang out with friends while enjoying live matches, great pub grubs and a wide variety of beverages.  Visit Charlies and enjoy great offers, bucket deals and more whether socializing with your friends or watching your favorite games.Charlie's offers a special steak menu full of hearty juicy steaks along with all the good stuff on the side, all at an unbeatable price and unreal flavors. Steaks are prime cuts USA beef cuts and are offered with either an international twist to the steak flavors or your favorite cut of steak, grilled to your liking, and served with all your side favorites. Pair that with a rich bottle of wine or a cold brew and you've got yourself a good night.  I was recently challenged by Charlie's Pub at Four Points Sheraton Dubai to try what is possibly one of the spiciest chicken wings around here. The deal was to finish...

Oakberry Acai Bowls is a restaurant serves a fine selection of delectable and fresh acai bowls. They have been popular ever since they first launched. Now they have launched their newest outlet in City walk one.  Last week we had an opportunity to be part of the launch and try out some of their delightful Acai bowls.  Their Açaí bowls are organic certified and 100% Natural. The Oakberry branded Açaí is a natural source of antioxidants, fiber, iron, Omega 6, Omega 9 and Vitamin C. The prices are quite reasonable and the best part is that diners can order and customize from a variety of toppings and the toppings are unlimited.  A definite must try concept in the heart of Dubai. 

Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai introduce new and delectable culinary offerings at its award-winning dining outlets, giving guests and residents an appetizing start to 2020. Last week I was invited to attend a very unique brunch offering at one of their bars - The Huddles.  The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill features “Feed Me Brunch” featuring a delicious mix of internationally-inspired Tapas.  I enjoyed a truly awesome friday afternoon with live music by a filipino band, and a fabulous after-brunch party featuring free-flowing drink deals.  Offer:  Feed Me Brunch at The Huddle Sports Bar every Friday from 1pm-4pm for AED 159. Enjoy a delicious selection of internationally inspired Tapas dishes and awesome live tunes by the resident band. Keep the fun going with bar games such as beer pong, Giant Jenga and much more. If that’s not enough, an After-Brunch party continues with hourly long unlimited drink deals for AED 99 from 4pm-8pm. What:  Feed Me Brunch Where:...

Yesterday I had visited Fish Story restaurant in Al Barsha for dinner. It was quite smaller than I had imagined it to be. Very simple restaurant with ordinary interiors and humble surroundings. But only within one month of establishment, Fish Story restaurant I heard, has been doing really well, especially in delivery and take away. Even as i was standing outside the restaurant speaking to the owner, I happened to witness so many locals stop by there outside, place their orders and leave. I learnt the fish is either grilled or fried as per specifications of the buyers and later kept ready for delivery or take away. The owner is an Egyptian, simple and humble guy but great conversationalist who cares about the brand and its customers. I realized that when he asked me about how to promote his business on social media, me being an FnB digital consultant. Coming to food, I ordered a seafood meal. It came with shrimps, squid, fillet, sayadiah rice, veg salad, tahini and bread. A...

Their crafted signature cocktails will leave going back for more. At 23rd Street Sports House, they create some of the finest cocktails that complement their wide variety of appetizers and mains.  An extensive list of spirits, wine and beverage options are also available for those who would like to indulge in the basics. 23rd Street Sports House is not your ordinary neighbor bar, but is designed with dim lights and contemporary design that aims in creating a cozy yet hep lounge experience. The idea is to offer the ultimate music experience to the guests by carefully handpicking quality music as well as the food and beverage options for a relaxed evening. At 23rd Street Sports House believes in promoting local talent by showcasing home-grown musicians live on selected nights.   Hours:  12:00PM to 03:00AM Daily Location:  Access from the Lobby level Reservations:  + 971 4 3716565

Bar Baar, the city’s hottest social hub and gastropub introduces its new weekend Friday ‘Brunch Aaj Kal’- a day to create memorable moments with loved ones and a touch of extraordinary to the weekend experience every Friday from 12 noon till 4pm at Sundowners pool side, Majestic City Retreat Hotel, Mankhool. Heighten your taste buds with a splendid new and exclusive wide spread LIVE Indian, Chinese, Italian and Arabic food stations for adults and kids ranging from Bombay’s Special Pani Puri, Pav Bhajiya, Irani Kheema to Chinese finger-licking Drums of Heaven, Shanghai Prawns, Vegetable Manchurian and Italian wood fired pizza and pastas. Ravish our Arabic sliders and grills offering succulent lamb chops, shish tawook, mutton sheesh kebab that is certain to leave you drooling with hunger pangs. Enjoy LIVE smoothie nut, berry and mix fruit counters and delish desserts that are sure to fill your heart’s desires. Promising to be a vegetarian and non-vegetarian international foo...