Mahec
Mahec is an acronym for Modern Authentic
Hindustani Evolved Cuisine. The literal translation means fragrance, and
that is the perfect name for an Indian restaurant as Indian cuisine has many
spices and fragrances. Mahec is located in Le Meriden, Garhoud. The property is
huge and has around 15 restaurants (spoilt for choice).
The moment you reach Mahec,
you are welcomed by warm welcoming staff who take you to your table.The
ambiance is soothing and contemporary. The color blue is used in almost every
corner of the restaurant. I love the way the restaurant is divided - It has an open bar, a
lavish pub setting, and fine dine concept. The
muted interiors with modern furniture makes for a relaxed environment. I loved the
overhead chandeliers and the empty wine bottles that adorned the wall.
As soon as we were comfortable, Chef Asif was kind enough
to come and speak with us and took away the most difficult task of the evening
- 'ordering food' off our hands, and I was glad he did so. He specifically asked
our likes, dislikes, allergies, spice tolerance etc, so as to gauge and customize our
food.
We simply sat back and
enjoyed the recommendations.
No Indian restaurant is complete without papad and an assortment of chutneys, and Mahec also brings in that Indian touch by offering complimentary papads and chutneys.
No Indian restaurant is complete without papad and an assortment of chutneys, and Mahec also brings in that Indian touch by offering complimentary papads and chutneys.
We started our evening with Bollywood Sangria
and Smoky Mahua. I love my Sangrias, and thoroughly enjoyed mine throughout the
evening.
For pre- starters we were offered Aloo pappdi
chaat & Lemon pepper shooter. The aloo chaat was everything it should
be and took me back to Bombay, the lemon pepper shooter was lit, literally. It was
refreshing and just the perfect start for what was to follow.
For
starters we were presented a beautiful plate of Paneer asparagus roll, Makhmali Murg tikka, Tandoori Suva
Machi & Lamb Chop. Paneer Asparagus roll is one of the signature dishes –it consists of thin
slices of cottage cheese rolled with spiced potatoes and asparagus. Makhmali
Murg or malai chicken is chicken marinated in cashew, youghurt and cream
cheese – it was simply luscious and juicy. My favorite of the lot was Suva
machi which is dill flavored hammour - fresh, perfectly cooked and scrumptious.
We replenished our drinks with the signature
Masala gin Jaljeera – which is a true blue Indian drink. If you don’t
particularly like the taste of Jaljeera then this drink is definitely not for
you. But for those Jaljeera enthusiasts like myself, this drink was amazing. We
followed up with Jager bomb and whisky infuse.
Our main course was an assorted
thali that had – Lamb Biriyani (Should definitely try this), Goan prawn curry, Zaika Gosht, Dal Makhani, Chicken Tikka
Masala, Cheese Naan, Garlic naan & Paratha.
The lamb biryani
was sumptuous and delectable – I just wanted to sit and keep eating the biryani.
I’m a huge fan of rice, probably the South Indian factor, and I just kept
devouring the biryani. The Goan prawn curry is a seafood lover’s delight –
prawns was cooked in coconut and tamarind spicy gravy with red chillies. The
gravy was so creamy and smooth (I’m drooling just thinking about it) – It’s a
must have.
Desserts are the
perfect way to wind up a fabulous dinner and we were offered a dessert plate
with Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun & Kulfi
Malai. All three are among my favorite desserts. Well, if you are Indian, you
can’t just have one favorite dessert. I loved how warm and delectable the gulab
jamuns were, coupled with the cold Kulfi malai – it did make for a good
combination.
But for me the icing on the cake was
the surprise from the Mahec team. It was such a thoughtful gesture on their
part to have celebrated my birthday with an amazing chocolate pastry, and they also
made it extra special by singing along. Trust them to ensure that you have an amazing
time at their restaurant. I can't thank the team at Mahec enough for their
wonderful gesture.
Mahec tastefully evokes
the rich flavors of Indian cuisine. You can sense that each dish that is bought
to your table is crafted with love. The meat is succulent, the seafood is fresh
and the biryani’s are full of flavor and are soulful.
It’s not just the
food that is exemplary, but the service and the staff. The service is prompt,
the staff is so welcoming and helpful, that it makes your entire experience
beautiful and makes you want to go back again.
Contact:
Location: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Méridien Village Terrace, Airport Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai
Timings – 12:00 am to 15:00 pm
18:00 pm to 02:00 am
Cost: AED 400 for two
Reserve your table at: 04376051
I was invited to Mahec and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.
