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Restaurant Review - Ostro, Dusit D2



Ostro is located on the lobby level of Dusit D2, in Barsha Heights. With both indoor and outdoor seating, Ostro transports you to a calm and relaxed space instatntly. The warm low ceiling lights, the earthy tones with vintage space makes you feel like you are on a retreat far away from the city.




The interiors with comfortable workstations with plug points makes it an apt place for digital nomads.

My friend and I visited for a dinner invite for an exclusive tasting menu. 


We started off with Caesar salad, please do check with the servers as the portions are huge.

The salad was enough for us both. I prefer less dressing in my Caesar salad (I know, it’s a personal choice), and hence I didn’t really like the salad as much as I would have otherwise. The salad was fresh nevertheless.

For the mains we ordered the tenderloin fillet. This is definitely a must have. The plate was beautiful with rocket salad, boiled baby potatoes, and medium rare steak with a side of jus. The steak was cooked to medium rare perfection, the rocket salad was delish. I could eat a bowl of that. It had the perfect amount of olive oil and fresh juicy cherry tomatoes! The potatoes, steak and salad were just perfect!


We then chose to go for chocolate bomb!

It’s a seemingly innocent chocolate globe that is drenched in chocolate sauce, and then comes the best part when you break it apart.


The name is rightly so, it is an explosion of chocolate, caramel, vanilla icecream, and fresh berries. I would highly recommend this. We both savored every last bit and wiped the plate clean.

The ambience is amazing and just perfect! The service is really good, they were extremely attentive to our needs and the plates were cleared post the second course.



Location: Lobby Level, Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel, Al Khareef 1 Street, Barsha Heights, Dubai
Cost: AED 200 for two

Reserve your table at: 045672246

I was invited to Ostro and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.




Ostro Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

Le Burger - MOE

I visited the new branch in MOE, and loved the interiors and the complete setup. Booths and seating areas that were spaced out and offered a private experience. The restaurant had a very chill vibe and it didn't feel like you were inside a mall! Loved loved the interiors a lot.


Every table was equipped with a bell, you could use it to place your order whenever you are ready!

The food was really good. I loved the use of recyclable straw.

We tried the burgers in both veg and non veg options with a side of sweet potato fries (yummmm) and grilled veggies.


I chose the farmhouse burger with with beef, bacon, fried egg, mushrooms and onions - it was delish!

The veggie option was keywest burger with zucchini patties.

You can skip the bun and go for a low carb option with lettuce or use a vegan whole meat bun.

I loved the many options!

For drinks i tried the El Gouna - it was pure yum and refreshing! Loved it.

For dessert we tried the chocolate cake with chocolate sauce as drizzle served with mandarins. 




Location: B3, Level 1, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai
Cost: AED 250 for two

Reserve your table at: 048808989

I was invited to Le Burger and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.



Le Burger Restaurant Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

Vegan Menu @BiCE Ristorante


I was recently invited to the Go Vegan food tasting menu at Hilton Jumeirah. The menu has been curated by Kamilla and Chef Davide. Am I vegan? No! but do I love some good food? Yes, absolutely.

I walked into a beautiful dim lit restaurant buzzing with a quiet excitement. I was ushered to my table within minutes of entering the restaurant, and I loved how courteous and well informed the staff was.

I started off with some freshly baked bread and dips, and of course some red wine. I went with Nero D’Avola which was suggested by Asia (I hope I got his name right). It was light and perfect for the evening.

I was served tacos on a bed of rocket leaves. I bit into the crispy taco to find some yummy avocado, hints of lime and caramelized onion. It was delectable. Loved it.

My plate was cleared for the first course of Mushroom and truffle dumplings. The mushroom was filled with a bronoise of mushroom and vegetables and was served on miso broth. I was there was more broth, but I know not many like it. I enjoyed It and the evidence was  a clean plate.

For the main course I had eggplant Moussaka. I loved the texture of vegan cheese and meat combined with eggplant lasagna and tomato and basil puree. It was a little difficult to cut into, but it was so worth every morsel. It tasted amazing (must try).


To finish off, I was served the Vegan temptation – which was chocolate fudge topped with raspberry wafer and berry sorbet. The fudge was gooey and paired well with the sorbet. I didn’t like the waffle wafer much, but the addition of fresh berries and chocolate sauce was the perfect finish to this vegan affair.



The staff were extremely attentive and were well versed with the menu which was a plus. They ensured every guest was comfortable and taken care off. I was served by Haider, and I had brief yet memorable conversation with Anusa and Asia.

The Vegan 3 course meal in on for 2 weeks and is priced at AED 170 each. In my opinion, you must try it.


Location: Lobby Level, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai
Cost: AED 350 for two

Reserve your table at: 043182520

I was invited to BiCE Ristorante and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.





BiCE Ristorante - Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

24th St. - Dusit Thani


Located on the 24th floor of the Dusit Thani hotel, 24th St Dubai, is what happens when street side flair meets 5 star sophistication. In true Dubai fashion, 24TH St. makes its mark as the first and only Asian eatery offering these six distinctive cuisines in a street-style setting, amplified with a bustling atmosphere, contemporary eclectic décor and stunning views of Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC and Burj Khalifa.  Guests can make their journey through a myriad of bold flavors and spices, served from the six dynamic kitchens
The ambiance is vibrant and colorful, reminiscent of urban hawker stands in Asia. Cooks will prepare the food in open-plan stations. But instead of going to each stand, you can wait at the comfort of your table.
Open for lunch and dinner, we visited this Trade Centre Area gem for a cosy and casual weekend lunch. To start we sampled a variety of dishes and cuisines: from Kim’s Korean we tried Nakji Bok-kum (AED 49) and Japchae (AED 49); from Momo San we tried the Tempura Prawn signature roll (AED 59), Salmon Avo Maki roll (AED 52) and Kimchi; From Chatakana we ordered Tandoori Jhinga (AED 105). We wound up our food with Rasamalai and Japanese Cheesecake.
Nakji Bok-kum had stir fried baby octopus with carrots and mushroom.  It’s a popular sweet and spicy Korean dish and was mild on my Indian Palate, but delish nevertheless. The combination of Octopus and Mushroom was delightful. It was also my first time trying Korean Cuisine, so I was really excited to try it out.




We then had the Japchae, which was essentially glass noodles tossed in with beef, mushroom and vegetables and served with boiled egg. This is a dish I went back in again for a second helping.




I have a weakness for sushi and I loved the sushi at 24th – both the prawn tempura and salmon roll were amazing and soothing to the palate.



From the Indian menu, we ordered the Tandoor Jhinga, which is jumbo prawns  marinated in Indian spices and grilled to perfection. It was served with  lemon and a side of finely sliced onion, carrot and coriander leaves. The Prawns were coated generously in masala and grilled to perfection. I enjoyed the taste and flavors thoroughly.


We rounded up our afternoon with some Red Wine and desserts.


Rasmalai is juicy cottage cheese dumplings served in milk cream garnished with pistachio slivers. It was absolutely delicious. We also tried the Japanese cheese cake w=served with berries. It was perfect and not overly sweet, combined with the fresh berries and a gorgeous calming view of Sheikh Zayed road.
Drinks wise 24th St is fully licensed and offers a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.



The ambience gives you the best of street food that you would so desire away from the hustle and bustle, in comfort and style. The seats are evenly spaced out, giving it’s diners the needed privacy to enjoy their meal.






The staff is very attentive and are well informed about the different cuisines. We skipped on trying Italian, Chinese and Arabic cuisine, but I’m confident that they would have amazing food to sample as well.
24th street is an extravagant celebration of street-food from 6 countries that have – from the beginning of time – stood as a fine synonym for the best street side fare. That coupled with a beautiful view and exemplary service makes this a must visit place.

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Location: 24th Floor, Dusit Thani Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre Area, Dubai
Cost: AED 295 for two

Reserve your table at: 043154515

I was invited to 24th St.and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.


24th St. Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

Tanuki


Tanuki is the newest addition to Dubai Mall’s gastronomical delights. It’s situated on the lower level offering Japanese cuisine, close to the water fountain. It makes for an ideal place with a beautiful view while dining especially at night, where you can watch the fountain and the Burj Khalifa – its one view that never gets old.



With both outdoor and indoor seating, Tanuki offers an amazing dining experience. We chose to sit inside as it was more private and cozy inside. The interiors were done in earthy hues of browns and greens with a pop of colors using the furniture and wall décor,  with an open kitchen. 











A friendly fun robot welcomes you inside the restaurant – you can place your order with the interactive robot. I also loved the Japanese live wall art which was a constant throughout the dinner with anime and et al. The place was truly a mini modern Japan.






The Menu is simple, which makes the ordering process easier. Images of how the food looks like aids selection.



We started off with Avocado Mint and Kiwi Celery. Of the two I loved the Kiwi celery.  Both were fresh, however I loved the taste of Kiwi Celery more, and would definitely say it’s a must try (P:S – I love KIWI).



We were then served a delicious bowl of chili garlic edamame, and it’s so addictive – I just couldn’t stop eating them. When the miso soup was served, it looked really tiny for a one person portion – but it was equally filling and sumptuous.






For the next course, we ordered for maki’s – Philadelphia maki, mango ebi, Tanuki Kogase and Philadelphia unagi.


The Philadelphia maki had salmon, cucumber, avocado, green onion, soft cheese and sesame seeds . This was a huge bite but delish at that.

It was my first at tasting Unagi and what better way than a Philadelphia Unagi. It was a beautiful explosion of smoked eel, cream cheese, cucumber with unagi and Caesar sauce. One word – Yum.


Mango ebi was another delish dish which had Shrimp tempura, cucumber, mango and tobiko. The flavors were very nice and it is definitely a must try.

The star of what we ordered was undoubtedly the Tanuki Kogase. It’s served warm, and literally melts in your mouth. The lightly seared salmon and eel mixed with cream cheese are definitely a delight to one’s palate. It’s definitely one of their signature dishes and it’s a loss, if you don’t try this at Tanuki. It was so sumptuous we ordered a second helping.


We tried the chicken and mushroom XLB’s. I liked the mushroom more than the chicken bao. However, the maki’s were definitely the star in our tasting session.

We completed our dinner with Kuro Eru and Manila Roll. Being a chocolate lover, my choice may be a little biased towards the Kuro Eru. It’s sweet kiwi maki with fruits like pineapple, strawberries, banana, almond and cream cheese. It was novel for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.  





The service is quick, our cutlery was changed post every meal. The staff was extremely warm and friendly and were making sure all their patrons are comfortable.

I would definitely recommend Tanuki, if you love Japanese food. And if you don’t, Tanuki would be the right place to start with.




Location: Near The Waterfall, Lower Ground Level, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Cost: AED 200 for two

Reserve your table at: 045808228

I was invited to Tanuki and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.




Tanuki Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 
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