Midnight Biryani Run in Hor Al Anz
There’s an area in Deira which is a GOLDMINE of Indian and Pakistani restaurants. It’s called Hor Al Anz, and
Buttery Afghani Dal in Deira’s Naif Square
I recently met someone who walks through the city like I do. Where most people would have cursed me for
The Koki you can find if you peek into an alley of Meena Bazaar.
My mother once told me of a paratha that my cousin would bring home on Fridays. Early in the morning
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If Iraqi Masqouf isn’t on your must-eats list, it damn well should be. But read this first.
Iraqi Masqouf (or Masgouf) is one of those unique, exotic foods you just have to try in the city. It may
Machboos, Dosa, and Disco Tea. Plotted on the Oversimplified Food Experience Graph.
You’d think that my life is all about Oscar-winning food experiences. You’d think that I have fabled fish curries and
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The Dirty Truth Behind Disco Tea.
One post and many meals ago, le chef at My Mouth is Full commented that I should try the famous
What’s your excuse for not trying Filipino food?
Fact A: My parents moved to Sharjah in the mid 70’s, so pretty much all my soggy diaper years, and
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Ever tried Anda Parotta from that tea stall around the corner?
How many times have you walked past those teeny cafeterias on the road and thought, ‘yech. I’d NEVER go in
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Shut for lunch on Mondays? Fine. I’m headed to Bundu Khan’s for kababs.
Restaurants in this country really do confound me. They’re open one day, and all boarded up the next. A press
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The Crying Pan’s guide to Sri Lankan food at Redbox, Ghusais.
People, I CAN talk about topics other than food. I swear. I really, truly can. Mom has blamed me in
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A Chicken Tagine that simmers deep within Hor Al Anz.
I’ve made four trips to Hor Al Anz since I moved back last year: Trip #1: Single minded purpose to
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Anyone out there found yummy Ethiopian food?
After last time’s experimental attempt at Egyptian food, you’d think I was done with playing Russian Roulette at ethnic restaurants
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