Dinner review: Rang Mahal, Business Bay, Dubai
The original Rang Mahal was an 18th century Royal residence in India, known as the “palace of colour”, and the team at its namesake restaurant in Dubai clearly understand the concept...
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Atul Kochhar on achieving two Michelin stars and why he hates molecular gastronomy
Atul Kochhar’s restaurant Tamarind was the first Indian venue to achieve a Michelin star in the world in 2001, whilst his second restaurant Benares followed with its own Michelin star in 2007. He now owns seven restaurants around the world, including Rang Mahal in Dubai. Kochhar talks to BBC Good Food Middle East about cooking Tandoori without an oven and why he hates molecular gastronomy...
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Brunch review: Mint Leaf of London, DIFC, Dubai
Prior to opening in Dubai last summer, Mint Leaf already had two Indian restaurants in the well-heeled areas of Piccadilly and the City financial district in London...
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Inside the life of Vivek Kashiwale, head chef of Mint Leaf London, Dubai
Award-winning head chef, Vivek Kashiwale from Mint Leaf of London in Dubai, talks about his home life as a vegetarian and what techniques he thinks it's essential for home cooks to master...
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Dinner review: Junoon, Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road
‘Junoon' means passion in Hindi, and everything from the food, staff and decor backs up that concept to a tee. The Dubai branch is actually a spin off from the original Michelin-starred Junoon in New York...
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Dinner review: Claypot, Citymax, Kuwait Rd
Dubai is certainly not lacking in high-end Indian restaurants pushing the boundaries of molecular gastronomy. The city however, is perhaps left wanting when it comes to relaxed, old-fashioned curry houses serving up wholesome delicious food. This is where Claypot steps in...
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Quick fire questions with Junoon's chef de cuisine Suraj Prakash
The chef de cuisine at Junoon Shangri La talks to BBC Good Food about the Indian recipe all home cooks should know, and common misconceptions about life as a chef...
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Homegrown food entrepreneur
Dubai-born entrepreneur Deepak Asnani turned his passion for food into a business last year when he launched Prax’s, a pan-Asian delivery service and eatery. With expansion plans to launch 10 new outlets by 2020, BBC Good Food Middle East spoke to Asnani about the challenges of setting up his own food business in the UAE and how he believes home cooks can improve their dim sum...
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Dinner review: Iris, The Oberoi, Business Bay
Originally from Beirut, the popular Lebanese bar and restaurant opened its first venture in Dubai in 2013, which was quickly followed by a second restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The Dubai branch describes itself as “modern but unconventional”, serving “simple and elegant” dishes...
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Quick fire questions with Heinz Beck
Heinz Beck’s restaurant La Pergola holds the unique accolade of being the only three Michelin-starred restaurant in the Italian capital. The chef recently visited his Dubai-based restaurant, Social by Heinz Beck at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. BBC Good Food Middle East spoke to the chef about the food he dislikes working with the most and how he thinks home cooks can improve their Italian dishes…
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Dinner review: Totora Cebicheria Peruana, DIFC
Just when you thought Dubai’s standard of Peruvian cuisine had reached its best – Totora opens its doors!...
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Dinner review: INDIE, Gate Village
Perched above Gaucho, INDIE is everything you’d expect from the creative team behind Iris Dubai...
