Go Gaga for Gabbar’s Grill

I’m sure you all are familiar with Gabbar Singh from the old classic Bollywood movie called “Sholay” that has inspired this restaurant and represents the cuisine at the same time (Indian). Almost all the decor is made out of old unused bottles and pretty colorful kites hanging from the ceiling and old sari used as drapes and so much more. I think its super innovative and smart to recycle all these things in this way.

colorful seat covers

hand decorated/painted bottles

Drop it like it’s hot!

We tried their Rajma masala and Mutton Roganjosh; it was hard to decide which one we liked best because both were outstanding in their own ways. The rajma masala was comforting and spiced just enough to give you an amazing taste while the mutton was so tender and the gravy was fresh and bright in color.

Sweet Endings

This was first time trying “Mango sticky rice” and I’m glad I had it here at Gabbar’s Grill. It was so tasty, the moment you dig in with your spoon and get that spoonful of steaming hot sticky rice with freshly diced mangoes, you’ll understand my happiness.

Good news:

They cater for events, parties and any celebrations you want to have with their awesome menu. All you have to do is go to zomato and contact them from there.

Thank you so much for having us Gabbar’s grill. We loved every bit of our dining experience here.

September 27, 2018 0

Hidden gem in Discovery Gardens – Lee’s Wok

Lee’s wok and Gabbar Grills are like two peas in a pod inspired from the idea that some amazing food from two different backgrounds will be served under one roof. However, if you go to zomato then there you will see these two as separate entities.
The interiors are funky and instagrammable.

Let food do the talking!

Before I begin introducing you to the dishes we had here, I want you to know that I have never had Wasabi before and this was my first time. (phew!)

Ok, so we were served Fried prawns slathered in Wasabi mayonnaise that gives it a mild green color, as soon as I bit into the prawn there was this intense sensation… not on my palette but in my nose. It was so exciting that I tried it again and again and so on. Loved these tiny bombs of deliciousness. I would suggest the chef serves wasabi mayonnaise seperetely as a dip so that anyone who is not a wasabi fan could dip tiny amounts and vice versa for the others.

The other dish was Chicken Chili dry and I absolutely loved it. The spices were balanced perfectly in this dish unlike the usual chicken chili you get at most of the restaurants here in Dubai. It was beautiful to look at and absolutely smacking to eat.

Good news:

They cater for events, parties and any celebrations you want to have with their awesome menu. All you have to do is go to zomato and contact them from there.

Thank you for hosting us. Can’t wait to go back for the amazing food.

September 27, 2018 0

Food Coma is Real at Shakey’s

I remember asking my friend out for Shakey’s and she said that she’s not in the mood for shakes. Little did she know, Shakey’s is a complete dining place that offers different varieties of salads, pasta, fried chicken, fried potatoes, french fries and pizza along with some really nice shakes and mocktails.
My experience at Shakey’s has always been a sweet one. They have an amazing team/staff that makes you feel like home and serves the best food straight from their kitchen with a warm smile.

Drinks galore:

blueberry smoothie

oeach iced tea

lemon cucumber cooler

Loved the lemon cucumber cooler but the smoothies were severely sweet and it would have been nice if the sugar content can be toned down a bit or two.

Salad-elicious!

Nobody thinks of ordering a salad at a pizza parlor but I recommend you their greek salad and chicken Ceaser’s salad because they were a lot more than just plain salads. Greek salad where the crisp lettuce, arugula and cherry tomatoes were drenched in a tangy dressing that gave this salad a definition. And finally it was topped with salami slices and black olives just became my favorite salad place in Dubai.

Crisp it up!

Mozzarella cheese sticks, skinny fries, a platter of wings and rings and the tasty mojos were served as starters. And they all had one thing in common; too much salt. I think the salt content can be reduced a notch to let the other flavors blend it. Carefully, see the skinny fries picture where you can actually see the salt crystals on top (in abundance)

Having said that, I would still crave their mojos because they are always served hot and make my jaw drop.

I was not much of a fan of their Wings n Rings platter because the buffalo sauce wrapped around the chicken wings was way too tangy for my liking.

Pizza is always a good idea

Absolutely love their flat bread pizzas, no matter what flavor you choose- it’s going to become your favorite.

My favorite (if I had to choose one) from the above would be Hawaiin Delight as the pineapple in it was grilled nicely that eventually imparted a gorgeous flavor.

Pasta is love

The pasta looked so pretty and it tasted delightful. The spaghetti were hand made and one could easily feel that while eating. The bright red sauce on top just melts your heart.

Thank you so much for your heart warming service Shakey’s. Always a pleasure dining with you!

September 26, 2018 0

Hyper-Kebab-ism at Kebab Bistro

A day in my life when I had this beautiful opportunity to have Parsi food and I was dumbstruck by the combination of flavors and cooking techniques. Also, the fact that most of these dishes were steamed, baked or grilled and was the perfect definition of healthy and tasty food.
This standalone Indian restaurant has taken the responsibility of delivering the best Parsi cuisine. Although now, they have tweaked their menu to comply with quirky foodie needs and is now proudly serving Parsi-Indo fusion food.

Take a look at some of the pictures from the restaurant that resonate cozy vibes. Kebab Bistro is located in the heart of Karama, serving parsi-indian fusion food with a variety of options to choose from. The owners are two gems that treat their customers like family and take good care of you.

We were served a nice chilled glass of mint lemonade as a welcome drink.

Starters:

For starters, we were served “Prawn Arincini” and “plain Arancini” that’s actually stuffed rice and cheese ball which is deep fried and topped with a prawn along with an intense sauce.

These were so light and packed with bags of flavor. Not to forget the flattering cheese pull situation once you cut open them. Another marvel from the starters list was “Patra Ni Macchi” which is white pomfret fish marinated in green coconut chutney wrapped in banana leaf and steamed.

To All The Kebabs I have ever loved before:

For Main course- we were served Fish seekh kabab, mutton seekh kebab and dhansak. Now, it got pretty tough for me to choose a winner over here because all of the dishes were mind blowing. Fish seekh kebab were out of this world, soft, flavorsome and juicy.

The mutton seekh kabab were cooked to perfection. Not only they were succulent but also imparted a subtle spiciness and were not loaded with extreme chili heat.

Chicken malayi boti were tender to touch, marinated slightly with subtle spices and sizzled to perfect.

Dhansak was composed of slow cooked mutton and their juices flowing in the luscious lentil gravy that might remind you of a famous Pakistani dish- Haleem. This is served with basmati rice cooked with onions and whole ground spices. It is an honest definition of good home cooked food.

Parsified Dessert:

It is a traditional Parsi dessert served at weddings which is eggs and reduced milk baked to a custard that tastes almost like caramel because of the burnt sugar element.

Kebab Bistro does not feel like dining in a restaurant at all, they make you feel like home with delicious cooked dishes and I assure you that they won’t let you leave unless you’re stuffed. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience 🙂

September 4, 2018 0