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: Roberto’s Abu Dhabi
Sister to its Dubai-based branch, Roberto’s recently opened doors in Abu Dhabi– and doesn’t disappoint...
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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: 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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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 Karen Mclean – the woman behind the food blog Secret Squirrel
Karen Mclean, the woman behind the well-known UAE food blog Secret Squirrel sits down with Mother Baby and Child, to discuss nutrition and what people can expect at this year’s Le Gourmet Food Fest held in Dubai...
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Laleh Mohmedi: The Instagram star teaching Dubai parents to cook
Australian mum Laleh Mohmedi became a viral Internet sensation when she started posting images of her healthy food dishes disguised as famous cartoon characters on Instagram...
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Three unusual foodie things to try in Dubai this Eid
Are you planning on staying in Dubai over the Eid holiday? We’ve put together a list of three foodie things to try in the city over the long weekend...
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In the kitchen with… Pierre Gagnaire
We step into the kitchen with world-leading chef Pierre Gagnaire during a recent visit to his restaurant, Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, to learn about his world, while cooking up a mouthwatering recipe for you to try at home. By Sophie Voelzing
