Dinner review: Sakura, Crowne Plaza
The restaurant’s retro interior wouldn’t be out of place in 1970s Tokyo (beige walls, shoji-style room dividers and thick dark wooden paneling)...
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Dinner review: Carnival by Tresind
Like its sister restaurant, Tresind, this recently opened Indian eatery is no ordinary curry house. And, while Carnival by Tresind follows suit in its molecular, Alinea-style ways, it differs completely from Tresind in a very fun, jovial way...
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24 hours as a vegan : could you do it?
Have you ever considered going vegan? Why not try it out for a day with these delicious family-friendly food ideas…
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Five of the best foodie deals this Halloween
BBC Good Food Middle East has put together a run down of the best foodie venues on offer this Halloween…
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Brunch review: 360, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Perched out at sea, at the end of a long jetty, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the marina by Jumeirah Beach Hotel and probably the best view of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai...
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Dinner review: Tresind, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
One of the few Indian fine-dining restaurants in Dubai not linked to a celebrity proprietor, Tresind describes itself as serving up “modernist Indian cuisine”...
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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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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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Back to basics: Froz Khan's tips for improving your masala and rice
Froz Khan, the senior sous chef at Claypot spoke to BBC Good Food Middle East about how home cooks can improve their Indian cooking...
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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...
