Have you ever passed by a restaurant, ignored it, and then finally walked in one day, only to realise you’d been missing out on sooo much before?! My stints to Oud Metha have gotten so much more fulfilling after discovering the hidden gem that is Des Pardes. You might have striked it out as a non-family friendly place, but that’s totally not the case. While it’s a regular among a lot of hardworking cabbies from the subcontinent, the restaurant has got proper partitions that make it highly suitable for families. But that’s not it. There are so many more things about this place that make it suc ..read more

Unique in quite a few ways, Bombay Kulfi is not just another regular kulfi place. This one’s got punk and some great kulfi flavors along with a lot of good vibes. Almost like a mini school, the tables and chairs offer cute seating options, while the wall arts will give you a lot of Mumbai nostalgia. The first international outlet of the largest kulfi chain in India, this place houses 45 bestselling flavors out of a total 80 unique options they have under their hat. The best part – their kulfis are made with 100% fruit pulp and fresh cow’s milk. There are no artificial flavors or sweeteners wh ..read more

Essentially Indian, Memsaab runs two outlets in Dubai – a bigger dine-in restaurant in JLT, and a smaller take away styled place in Healthcare City. Their menu covers a compact but ranging variety of Indian food, right from snacks and grills to curries and biryani. A lot of their dishes offer a unique taste, thanks to the use of homemade spices. We got the chance to try this quaint restaurant in Healthcare City and were impressed in more than one way. Since we visited their smaller takeaway outlet, we saw a lot of their delivery orders being prepared and sent out through their deliv ..read more

Holiday hangover is a thing, and more often than not you always end up craving that authentic food from your holiday destination. After my Turkish summer vacation, the food memories just didn’t want to leave my palate, so I ended up doing a quick recap of some Turkish favorites at Sultan Baba Iskender. While there are a host of restaurants in Dubai that serve authentic Turkish fare, Sultan Baba Iskender is one I had always passed by, but never tried. Thank God for this time I did. Although well known for their iskender kebabs, this restaurant offers every Turkish dish you can imagine. Read on ..read more

Pizza tastes best when it’s delivered and 800 Pizza do an excellent job at that! Last weekend we decided to have a comforting pizza lunch from 800 Pizza and ended up trying more than just pizza. Although they don’t deliver to where I stay, it was not too bad to drive to one of their many outlets and do a quick pick up. The best part – they threw in something extra just for some extra customer happiness, and needless to say, full marks for that. Our order included a creamy chicken pizza which was simply fab. I lovvvved the creamy white sauce base, cheesy Italian mozzarella and the tender grill ..read more

Fridays need to be special, and to take it up a notch we decided to lunch at this gorgeous gem located in Emirates Financial Towers DIFC. No matter how often or seldom I visit Mint Leaf of London, it’s one of those handful of restaurants in Dubai that feels like home, and a majority of that is owing to the humble hospitality by Chef Pradeep Khullar and his team. With gorgeous interiors, spectacular views and immaculate service, it would be a shame to not have this restaurant on the top of your list. A place that impresses with its variety and versatility, it’s a great option for everything fr ..read more

Everything from Bombay to Goa with a hint of Indo-Chinese, Grub Shack has got something to tickle everyone’s palate. It’s certainly one of those restaurants you’ll keep wanting to go back to for the food, hospitality and shack vibes! Although we have visited Grub Shack a couple times before with friends (once for their special Hidden Gem menu during Dubai Food Fest). this time we were invited for a proper tasting and review and we couldn’t have been more glad to give their specials a try. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with a very friendly Goan style welcome from the staff and led to ..read more

Last night we tried out Californian Cuisine at a new spot that’s designed to reflect the vibes of California. Bringing Cal feels to Dubai, FEL, which stands for feel earth love, features spotless white interiors, giving it that boutique feel, wooden hues, and cactus table accents to complete the overall look. A no-frills restaurant serving only the best of all-day breakfast, salads, sandwiches and mains, FEL offers some of the freshest, healthy and wholesome dishes I’ve had in Dubai. What’s more, it’s vegan friendly too! We started with a couple of refreshing drinks. I had the Class ..read more

Once Upon A Bite is truly a pop of color in every corner. Bringing back nostalgia from the streets of Mumbai, the restaurant encourages the concept of conversations over food, hence “chatter on a platter”. The interiors offer cozy vibes and are designed to accommodate couples, families or friends, and you can even dine solo if you like at one of their high tables. On our visit to this hidden gem, we tried a few bestsellers that took us straight down the memory lane. Read on to find out what we tried and what we loved. We started with two of their recommended drinks. The Spiced Orange Juice (A ..read more

Add some masala to your appetite with a meal at Masala Wok. Located in Al Nahda Dubai, this restaurant is quite the hidden gem, but also serves up amazing food to a host of loyalists, some of who keep coming back even as often as lunch – dinner – lunch – dinner on consecutive days! Offering an impressive variety of Indian and Chinese dishes, this place serves up everything with a side of unmatched hospitality and feel good vibes. We had the pleasure of sharing our lunch with the managing director of the restaurant Mr. Shareef Kutty, who told us all about the restaurant, the regular diners, th ..read more