Barbeque Nation, doesn’t need an introduction if you are from India. It is one of the most successful casual dining restaurant chains in India, owing to the concept of unlimited food and service at a good price. The menu is an amalgamation from the culinary hearts of different nations.

Barbeque nation launched their first chain in Dubai, Al Barsha and invited me for a food tasting.

The ambiance is rustic and casual, with the sizzle of the grills giving its diners a comfortable and cozy experience.

The staffs are very pleasant to interact with. The service is very quick and efficient. The barbecues are refilled with starters of your choice constantly until the flag goes down. Our server Upadhyay was a gem. He was super helpful and ensured that we were comfortable throughout.

For starters, we were served with Indonesian grilled vegetables, Tandoori mushroom, Honey chili pineapple, and Achari paneer. Achari Paneer was my favorite out of the lot. It was soft, melt in the mouth paneer and not the rubbery kind. The spice level was low as compared to the one’s you get back in India which was pretty obvious owing to the multi-cultural crowd they may encounter. However, they readily spiced up the starters, on request.

The non-veg starters included Chicken peshawari, Basil prawns, and Fish. I loved the fish. It was juicy, soft and super tasty which just the perfect amount of spices. We also had the option of tweaking the marination as per our taste with lemon mustard and pepper vinegar sprays.

When I was invited for food tasting at Masala Pot, my expectations were of similar nature, since they catered to Indian and chinese cuisine  I looked forward to a gastronomical treat, The first thing that you tend to notice is how your food is served. The way it looks definitely alters your thinking and taste buds. At Masala Pot, they took care of both quality and taste.

We walked in to an ever smiling staff who ensured we were well served and comfortable.

As soon as were seated, we were asked about our preference, spice levels etc. We were suggested to try their Chinese cuisine and we readily agreed.

We started off with a mocktail aptly named Pinky Moon. It was refreshing and just the amount of sweetness. Pinky moon was a blend of fresh grapes, vanilla ice cream, ice and sugar. It was thick and yum.

As soon as we were comfortably settled in with the mocktail, we were served Broccoli soup. The only place I ever loved broccoli soup was Jazz by the bay, and now I have another favorite at Masala Pot. The soup was creamy and had you could easily taste all the elements - ginger, garlic, onion, green chilly, broccoli, spring onions, pepper were all in the right amount. It was literally soul food.

The soup was cleared and we were served with Lemon coriander chicken. I particularly, am not someone who likes the taste of coriander powder. So for me the dish wasn't all that amazing. However, I loved the way it was presented and I did like the subtle taste of lemon and capsicum.

We were then served Veg. Hakka noodles, Chicken fried rice and Hanan fish gravy. I loved the noodles, the vegetables were fresh and crispy just the way I like it. The fried rice did taste a little too much of soya sauce which wasn't something I particularly enjoy. However the Hanan fish gravy was just the best ever. The fish was perfectly cooked, the gravy was just perfect. It was a mouth watering curry, and I just couldn't stop eating it.

I always love concluding every meal with a nice dessert and we opted for Gudbud. Yes it sounds pretty off, but I loved the way our server described it to us, and we opted for it. I loved the way it was served. It was just so beautiful to eat. I loved the bit where you could munch in to crispy cornflakes, coupled with chocolate sauce and dry fruits.

Overall it was a wonderful spread. 

The food coupled with the service and ambiance makes it a must- visit joint. Don't forget to order Pinky moon.

Details:

Meal for two: Dhs 100

Location: 

Meena Bazaar,

I was invited to review 'Ready to Iwok' , and being someone who loves Asian food, I couldn't resist.

The name Raju Omlet in itself is a very distinct and unique name for a restaurant. Curiosity got the better of me and I decided to try out the restaurant at its newly opened branch in Sheikh Zayed road. When you enter the restaurant it hits you with a feeling of nostalgia. You would agree if Bombay is home for you. The place is one of those joints you would snuggle in with your friends and chit-chat over a cup of coffee or chai, It reminds me of those places you would bunk college and laze around in. It doesn't demand that you dress up, you can come in your PJ's and soak in the beauty of the place. The brightly colored walls, egg quotes, petromax lmaps, kettles are all reminiscent of those lanes and college vibes in Bombay. 

The menu starts and end with eggs. The menu has an eggtravant array of eggs in every possible way imaginable. From scrambled to boiled, omlettes to crushed you name it, they have it. Their mouth watering egg recipes are served with Indian breads from parathas to pavs served with a dollop of love and butter. All items on the menu are affordably priced, and the quantity and assortment is a foodie's dream

We ordered the power omlette which would have made Popeye proud, along with special orange juice with that needed dash of rock salt. Along with chicken tikka roll with egg and coffee that was served by waiters dressed in Yellow and white. 

My only complaint is that the outlet at SZD is only open till 7:00 pm. I hope they extend that. And for people living in Sharjah don't worry at all, they are opening an outlet soon in Safeer Mall.

I super loved the food, service, and the vibes and ambiance of Raju Omlet. 

Definitely a place I would recommend.

           9am - 7pm - Weekends