Now imagine how I must have felt when I came across not only this book but the opportunity to taste all of the Emperor’s favourite dishes from the Ming court.
Author Archives: Yasir Chaudhry
The street food revolution @ Wok Boyz.
What is so experimental about a noodle house that cooks everything in a wok, you may ask? There must be at least a hundred in Dubai, you may say? Well, the fact that it is basically just a kitchen with roadside seating, makes it a little unique but that is not what differentiates Wok Boyz from everyone else.
Big Chefs @ Riverland.
Istanbul’s hipsters are of a different breed though. Graffiti may be a form of expression but books are a source of inspiration for them. The high-end restaurants in hipster Istanbul seem to have embraced books as a part of their décor. Not just as an afterthought but as a focal point of the entire space.
Fun with vegetables at Rajhdani Street.
Whenever someone says Indian vegetarian, the first thing that comes to mind is a huge round platter (thali) with little bowls of assorted vegetarian curries and pulses, some rice, possibly some bread and a dessert all served at once, on the same thali. Rajdhani Street serves traditional Indian dishes as well but since this isContinue reading “Fun with vegetables at Rajhdani Street.”
Salads and more at Brisk UAE.
Those of you who have been following this blog for a while will know that I talk about fashion models quite a bit. No, I am not obsessed with them, not in the way you would think I am. I don’t want to be a model, I think that ship sailed a long time ago.Continue reading “Salads and more at Brisk UAE.”
Traveling back in time @ Ketli Café.
Once in a while, you walk out of a restaurant with a warm fuzzy feeling brought about by a mixture of nostalgia and accomplishment. A sense of attainment over the discovery of a gem in the back alleys of Karama and nostalgia that takes you back to the wonder years. A time when your heartContinue reading “Traveling back in time @ Ketli Café.”
Brunch at Todd English’s Olives.
The opportunity to explore Yas Island had presented itself recently. From teeing off at the crack of dawn at the Yas Links Golf club and splashing about at Yas Waterworld to a relaxing spa experience at the Crowne Plaza, my long weekend has been absolutely Yastastic! I wanted to end it all on a highContinue reading “Brunch at Todd English’s Olives.”
L’eto Cafe. The modest giant.
I remember being pulled into L’eto Café by the captivating display of tarts and cakes, not once but two times as I walked past the store at Mall of the Emirates. Not to eat anything, no. I am supposed to be on a perpetual diet you see. No tarts, cakes or any other sinful indulgenceContinue reading “L’eto Cafe. The modest giant.”
License to BLOG!
If I have ever influenced you to eat at a new restaurant or to savor a particular dish created by a chef you may not have heard of before, please know that I am truly very, very sorry. I have tried my best to be on the right side of the law for most ofContinue reading “License to BLOG!”
Tribes – Almost African.
The best restaurants are those which can teleport you to a faraway land. The sights and sounds of this place should captivate you and make you feel like the star of your own reality show or like royalty, if you would rather have it that way. This land that I speak of should be able toContinue reading “Tribes – Almost African.”
Eat . Sleep . Dubai . Repeat 