FAMISHED EXPLORER

This is an Arabic restaurant that is extremely easy on the pocket, and also has a good location, i.e. Jumeirah Road.  The place has limited menu, and I think that is the good part since they can focus on getting those items right.  It has seating for about 15 people.  I has been a few months since this place has started, and they invited me to try out their food.  I'm a fan of falafel , and they recommended me to try out some. The falafel were fresh & hot, and had the right amount of crispiness to it. They were served with tahina on the side. I think it was the fact that they were served hot which made them even tastier.  A post shared by Famished Explorer [ UDIT ] (@uditss) on Mar 15, 2018 at 2:43am PDT They also got me some vine leaves . These are leaves stuffed with a filling of rice. These weren't bad, but a little hard and tangier than usual.  I ordered their fattet hummus too. The quantity of this one was large, and the fl...

The name "Wadi" itself gives an Arabic feel to it, and though this outlet is located just at a petrol pump, it's almost as big as a standalone restaurant. On that note, there are quite a few good restaurants at this petrol pump.  We ordered a lentil soup and hummus to start with. The quantity of the lentil soup was more than enough for one person, and it tasted good too. They also served some crispies along with it.  The hummus beiruty was really delicious, and it was served with hot bread. It had a good texture to it. Tabbouleh is one of my favourite salads, and we ordered one. The quantity was a lot and almost impossible to finish by two people. It was fresh, but a bit too lemony than the ones you have usually.  We had a plate of falafel too. The falafels were crispy and crunchy. The taste was pretty good, and it was served with tahina sauce.  A post shared by Famished Explorer [ UDIT ] (@uditss) on Mar 6, 2018 at 2:40am PST It was...

Almaz is a Moroccan and Lebanese restaurant located in the JBR Walk; it looks classy and since it is located a tad bit higher compared to the other restaurants,you get a good view of the beach. This also makes for a good place to enjoy the winters while dining. I noticed that a few of the waiters were wearing the traditional Moroccan attire and it looked really nice. Before we placed our order, they got us a good selection of breads in an artistic basket, along with pickled olives. The breads were nice and different than what are served elsewhere. We started with some hummus , and a falafel platter. The hummus had a good consistency and tasted nice. The falafel were Moroccan style, which is a bit different to taste than Arabic ones. They were crunchy nonetheless, and we really liked 'em. They've got a good selection of drinks. We had a pink champagne (non-alcoholic) which was served in a very nice glass. It tasted really good as well. Another drink ...

Ila is one of the restaurants located in the newly opened Al Seef mall along the creek. Walk about five minutes from the parking, and you'll find this restaurant. The weather was ideal for sitting outside, and the lovely views of the creek made it even better.  The staff is friendly and attentive, and guided us to a table.  We started with a plate of f alafel . It was served with tahina sauce on the side. It was hot and crunchy, and I could get a good flavor. Then we had the foul with tahini . Usually the fava beans are kept whole, but these were partially crushed, and made into a thick paste, then topped with tahini and served with hot bread. It tasted a bit different that what I was expecting, but certainly not bad. For the beverages, we had a Turkish coffee . This one was served in a very artistic cup, and with a piece of baklava on the side. It tasted good, but moreover, I really found the presentation to be fantastic. I had the pink lemonade . Initially...

This partiuclar outlet has started just a few months ago, and I've bee a fan since I tried out the food at their other outlet.  The ambiance is great. There's two floors of seating. We sat at the one on top, and it was quiet; we were the only ones there. Service though, was nice. The staff was attentive, and we did not have to wait long if we wanted something.  Started with two types of Hummus' - The hummus beiruty (it is with a hint of garlic), and the hummus tahina. Both of them were really good. They were thick and had a good consistency. Served with hot bread. As for the mains, we had a steak with pepper. This one was really delicious. It was served with grilled vegetables, and fries on the side. We loved the taste of the pepper sauce that it was made in.  We had a falafel too. Many times, the falafel is a too dry, but this one wasn't. It was crunchy and flavorful, and served with tahina sauce. The portion size was bigger than usual, and it wa...

Zaroob is a well known name among Arabic restaurants. I've been to their other outlets and the food was good.  As soon as we entered, I noticed that the staff is friendly. One of my friend was vegetarian and she wanted to check if they've got enough choice of vegetarian food. The staff was glad to help and explained all the items that are available in vegetarian.  We started off with hummus and a stuffed falafel, along with a lemonade.  The hummus tasted really good, and the quantity was good too. Zaroob being Zaroob , they get their hummus right.  This stuffed falafel came along with tahina sauce, and khaboos, parsley, and pickled radish. When you have it all together, it tastes great; a tad bit dry though.  The lemonade was served in a nice mason jar.  They had foul (chick peas) too; and one of the dishes is foul jar . The name looked interesting. They actually serve this in a jar. It looks like some dish served during the olden days....

When you want sushi, but aren't a fan of the traditional sushi, this is the place to head to.  I know a lot of people including myself who don't really like sushi, so initially I was a bit apprehensive when a friend of mine took me there. Once there, I saw how different there sushis are compared to the traditional ones. These don't have the raw fish and rice. The sushis here have the shape of the sushi, but the ingredients are different and I actually ended up loving these.  They have a huge variety: chicken, fish, mutton, vegetarian; as well as something unconventional like cheetos, hummus et al.  They've got some great soups and momos too. More on that ahead.  To start with, we ordered a veg thukpa soup . It is a soup originated in Nepal and the surrounding areas. It has got noodles, spring onions, and a few other vegetables in various Nepali spices. The consistency of this soup is thick and it is really filling.  In their other outlet, I had had thei...