…sizzling up hole-in-the-wall ethnic eats of old Dubai
Ever seen that row of South Indian restaurants in Karama, all sitting cross-legged next to each other, selling appams and
Continue readingI know you want my Appams and Crackly Prawns. XOXO, Karama.
Iraqi Masqouf (or Masgouf) is one of those unique, exotic foods you just have to try in the city. It may
I didn’t discover them. Which is pretty damning since Bento-Ya has probably been serving them on Sheikh Zayed road for
Continue readingCom’ere. I have to tell you about these magic meatballs.
You’d think that my life is all about Oscar-winning food experiences. You’d think that I have fabled fish curries and
Continue readingMachboos, Dosa, and Disco Tea. Plotted on the Oversimplified Food Experience Graph.
I’ve been sitting on a crapload of posts lately. And every time I think about it, my brain starts flickering
Some of you may have got a whiff of my latest whimsical idea through this blog’s facebook page, but if
Restaurants in this country really do confound me. They’re open one day, and all boarded up the next. A press
Continue readingShut for lunch on Mondays? Fine. I’m headed to Bundu Khan’s for kababs.
People, I CAN talk about topics other than food. I swear. I really, truly can. Mom has blamed me in
Continue readingThe Crying Pan’s guide to Sri Lankan food at Redbox, Ghusais.
People, here’s a dirty little secret about this blog. I tell you about tiny little restaurants hidden away in some
Continue readingA secret about my blog. And a slice of kanafa.
I’ve made four trips to Hor Al Anz since I moved back last year: Trip #1: Single minded purpose to
Continue readingA Chicken Tagine that simmers deep within Hor Al Anz.
After last time’s experimental attempt at Egyptian food, you’d think I was done with playing Russian Roulette at ethnic restaurants
Continue readingAnyone out there found yummy Ethiopian food?
I love walking into ethnic restaurants that transport you miles away to their homeland. Where the menu is a language