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Behrouz Biryani | Delivery

rashida — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:31:54 +0000

There’s one question I get asked a lot, “what’s your favorite dish?“ to which I almost always reply “I really can’t say!” But the more I think of it, I believe I should just accept that although not my ultimate favorite, biryani sure falls among the top 5.

As much as I love making it myself, I also love trying out restaurants that specialize in Biryanis. One such place is Behrouz Biryani

The menu features a fusion of different regions – Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan and of course, India, and this regional flavor is evident in their kebabs and grills, as well as the 11 different types of biryani they offer.

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The Murgh Makhani Biryani that I tried, had its cooking style and flavor reminiscent of classic Mughal rice preparation, and while it was very rich, it wasn’t too spicy. However, I can’t really confirm if that’s the style they follow for the rest of their biryanis until I’ve tried them all

Coupled with a small salad, raita and a piece of gulab jamun, the portion was great for 2 people, and albeit a little pricey, it made for a complete meal.
Would I order it again? Yes, but definitely a spicier one like the Murgh Tikka Biryani.

The other items I tried along with the biryani was the mini kebab platter which featured a mix of their best grills, and spinach corn tikki – both of which came with a portion of roti on the side. And to wash it down I had the desi version of Ayran.

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4.2

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A great option for indulging in royal Indian Mughlai food. Their kebab variety as well as selection of different Biryanis is brilliant and deserves multiple orders so you can try them all!

Behrouz Biryani

Location: Multiple outlets across Dubai
Contact: +971522831995 | +97142471100

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Kung Fu Dragon | Home Delivery

rashida — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:06:26 +0000

There’s nothing quite satisfying like a Chinese takeout dinner, right? While scrolling on Zomato, I came across @kungfudxb and they had some offers going on, so I decided to give them a try. The portions were wow, and the taste, pretty good too. I ordered a tom yum prawn soup which I lovvvved because it was super spicy, a portion of five Thai veg spring rolls which would’ve been enough to fill me up for dinner if I wasn’t sharing my food with others, chicken hakka noodles which was the only dish I didn’t like much because the sauce was slightly sweet rather than salty, and green chilli chicken stir fry with veg fried rice from their signature section which was my favorite.

P.S. Did you notice the face on the soup? That was totally not planned!

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4.8

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Their signature dishes that come with rice are a must try. For the price they offer, all this cost me less than 100 aed and it was good for 3-4 people. I’ll certainly be trying more of their food in the coming days.

Kung Fu Dragon

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Desi Junction | Karama

rashida — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:28:06 +0000

If you’re a desi like me, then you know that desi cuisine holds a special place in our hearts. And no matter how much desi food we try out everyday, we’ll wake up the next morning looking forward to eating desi food from yet another desi restaurant. Too many mentions of ‘desi’ right. Well, that’s because all this food is from a quintessentially desi restaurant – @mydesijunction

Serving up classic Indian fare from street food and chaat items to curries and rice, this Karama eatery sent across a range of their delicacies over the weekend, and wow, what a treat it was.

Check them out for dine-in or on online food delivery platforms to enjoy all this deliciousness from the comfort of your home.

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4.9

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I loved their sev puri, chicken tikka masala, tawa chicken, and matar pulao. The mutton keema bun was a filling snack, great for tea time. And that dry fruit lassi was to die for! The vada pav was slightly sweet for my taste, so if you like it spicy, make sure you ask them to go light on the sweet chutney, or skip it altogether.

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Acai Nation | Home Delivery

rashida — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:43:36 +0000

Nothing feels as good – healthy and tasty – as acai, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or in this case – iftaar or suhoor. A few days back, I got myself a mixed berry acai jar from Acai Nation, and it was possibly the best suhoor this Ramadan. Super filling and extremely delicious, the loaded jar came delivered inside a packet full of ice, to maintain the texture of the acai berry pulp, and some extra acai on the side. Layered with yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, granola and acai, this nutritious jar can be customized to your liking. What’s more, the jar is yours to keep!

Quick delivery and the attention given to the packaging really ups the experience, especially when you really need to rely on efficiency given to securing the deliveries in these covid times.

Quick tip: If you are not having your acai as soon as it is delivered, make sure you store it in the freezer (not fridge), so the acai maintains its texture and doesn’t melt.

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4.8

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I would love to try their acai bowls next, and I’m definitely ordering the “make you own jar” soon.

Acai Nation

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Acai and Co.

rashida — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:05:54 +0000

If I could have one breakfast item for the ready of my life, I’m guessing it would have to be an acai bowl. My only condition, I get to choose different toppings everyday. Because that’s what adds so much oomph to this already delicious blend of acai berries. And because it’s not always possible to make an acai bowl at home, places like Acai & Co. come to the rescue.

I ordered my tropical themed lunch from this trio concept restaurant last week, and for my Acai bowl, I chose ISLAND LIFE.

My acai bowl came with a base of acai berries blended with strawberries and banana. Keeping in line with the island theme, the toppings included a mix of mango, passion fruit, banana and coconut flakes. This was accompanied by granola for that added crunch.

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What I loved the most about this bowl was the quality of the ingredients, the variety of toppings to choose from and the care taken during packaging and transportation to avoid spoilage and spillage of any kind.

Don’t forget to check out my review of their other concepts Avo & Co. and Poke & Co.

Acai and Co.

Location: G02, Detroit House Building, Motor City, Dubai
Contact: +971589799811

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Poke and Co. | Dubai

rashida — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:05:40 +0000

Poke, a Hawaiian favorite, has received a lot of thumbs up in an accepting multicultural and foodie haven city like Dubai, but for someone like me, who doesn’t really enjoy fish, leave alone raw fish, the options to try out Poke become very limited. Thanks for Poke & Co. then, for their incredible variety, various protein choices (including vegetarian) and the option to customize your bowl to your liking.

I ordered my tropical themed lunch from this trio concept restaurant last week, and for my Poke bowl, I chose CHICKEN GONE WILD.

My poke bowl came with a base of brown rice and lettuce, and was topped with chunks of boneless chicken, avocado and beetroot, in addition to sweetcorn, carrots spring onions and sprouts. This was garnished with coriander and crispy onions and served with a side of sesame ponzu dressing.

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What I loved the most about this bowl was the freshness of the ingredients, the generous quantity of every single element in the bowl and the attention given to the packaging to make sure it is suitable for the food. This one came with an ice bag attached to it to maintain the freshness.

Don’t forget to check out my review of their other concepts Avo & Co. and Acai & Co.

Poke and Co.

Location: G02, Detroit House Building, Motor City, Dubai
Contact: +971589799811

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Avo and Co.

rashida — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:05:19 +0000

What’s not to love about avocados on toast? It’s the most simple yet most versatile item you can eat. Plus, it’s healthy, filling, and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And the best part about all this is that Avo & Co. makes this simple dish super exciting with their colorful topping choices and flavors.

I ordered my tropical themed lunch from this trio concept restaurant last week, and for my Avo toast, I chose THE MEXICAN AVO.

My toast came with a base of brown sourdough bread slathered with creamy avo mash, and dotted with red onions, tomatoes, sweetcorn and cotija cheese. It was garnished with coriander and served with half a lime on the side.

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What I loved the most about this avo toast was the freshness of the ingredients, the variety of different toppings on the toast and the neat manner in which it was packed and delivered upright.

Don’t forget to check out my review of their other concepts Poke & Co. and Acai & Co.

Avo and Co.

Location: G02, Detroit House Building, Motor City, Dubai
Contact: +971589799811

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Pinsanity | Dubailand

rashida — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:28:11 +0000

What’s the best thing to do on a rainy night at home, when you’re down with the flu. Order some Pinsas of course! Pinsanity is a new cloud kitchen concept that operates out of 800-Pizza, and last weekend we decided to try out some of their offerings.

Featuring the most unique toppings, Pinsanity makes a great choice for a lazy night in. We ordered 3 different pinsas including Sal’s Pal (lots of pepperoni), Truffle Snuffle (truffle and cheese heaven), and Nut Job (Nutella, ricotta and crushed nuts). The pepperoni pinsa was lit. So much meaty goodness on a light cripsy and fluffy crust made is just right to combat those salty cravings. The truffle pinsa was like a dream come true. We already know that truffle is my favoritest ingredient in the world, so having a pinsa topped with truffle and packed with a side of truffle oil was remarkable. I loved the buffalo mozzarella cheese pairing on this pinsa. The Nutella pinsa was simply wow! Of late I have had a strong affinity towards ricotta cheese, and this one paired with Nutella and walnuts was the perfect sweet fix.

With Pinsanity at your doorstep, I guess all you’d need is some Netflix to complete your Pinsa night!

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4.2

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The pinsas were so so good. I only wish I wasn’t down with flu, or else I would have eaten way more pieces in one go. I can’t really pick my favorite from the 3, but the truffle was definitely closer to my heart than the others. My recommendation to them is to create more mix and match options, and include some chicken topping variety for the pinsas as well.

Pinsanity

Location: Delivers In and around The Villas, Al Safa, Motor City, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha
Contact: 0529061375

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Chin Chin | Home Delivery

rashida — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:30:51 +0000

Chinese deliveries are my favorite. There’s something so comforting about sitting back in your pajamas with a bowl of fried rice or noodles and your favorite Netflix chick flick. No wonder then, that all these things share the letter C in common – comfort food, Chinese and Chin Chin.

I am almost always skeptical about Chinese food deliveries. Most of the time the food arrives late and gets cold on the way, and other times the portion is too less than what would suffice the number of people I’ve ordered for. But Chin Chin completely changed my outlook by nailing every single thing right.

We ordered a bunch of different items for Christmas eve dinner – everything totalling up to approximately AED 200, and to my surprise, they delivered before time. Plus plus plus, the food was all fresh and hot, and the portions so generous, we knew we would be eating Chinese for lunch next day as well.

Here’s everything we ordered and what I loved the most:

Dynamite Shrimps – these were saucy and crunchy at the same time. Loved the spice level and the fact that they hadn’t gotten soggy at all.

Chicken Pepper Winglets – So so good. The chicken was tender and the marinade had flavoured the meat through and through.

Sweet and Sour Prawns – the mix of tangy flavors and fleshy prawns was a great combination. I have only tried this dish with chicken before and the prawns version tasted as good as the other.

Chilli Chicken – one of my favorites from Chinese cuisine, this mildly spicy gravy dish paired perfectly with the fried rice. The Indian in me wouldn’t mind having this with chapati either.

Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice – the first thing that wowed me about the fried rice was its portion. Although the rice was packed till the brim of the box, the flavors and texture was consistent throughout.

Prawns Hakka Noodles – again, the portion of this noodle dish was impressive. And since Hakka has always been my favorite, I happily munched them away. The prawns were scattered plenty throughout the noodles, so there was no need for a treasure hunt to find these nuggets.

I am pretty sure I will be ordering food from Chin Chin again pretty soon – especially their fried rice and noodles. The packaging is really good, the portions are a winner, and the prices make everything right.

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As I have mentioned multiple times already, what really really impressed me was that the food was hot on delivery and the portion sizes were generous. I can’t wait to have a free evening away from my regular tastings so I can order in their fried rice and noodles again!

Chin Chin

Location: JBC 4, Cluster N, Promenade Level, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai
Contact: 04 2760033

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The 500 Calorie Project UAE | Delivery

rashida — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 18:25:46 +0000

Excuse my philosophical and preachy self, but being older means you got to invest more in being healthy. Thanks to the < 500 calorie salads from The 500 Calorie Project, I could happily indulge in some guilt-free food after all my birthday cakes. The salads are not only hearty, but also nutrient dense, and did I mention they’re all under 500 calories!

We tried two different salads from the fair variety of options they have. The Mediterranean Chickpeas & Feta Salad was my favorite. With a red and white quinoa base, this one came with lots of boiled chickpeas and feta cheese cubes, accompanied by fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and mixed leaves. The Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad was quite good too. Also with a quinoa base, this one was decked with marinated grilled chicken strips, followed by broad beans, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, onions and mixed leaves.

In terms of plus points, the salads feature super healthy ingredients, and are quite filling, so you can be pretty sure one will be more than enough for you. The only minus point I felt was that the salad might feel a little dry, so probably drench it with the dressing, ask for one more portion of it, or simply top it with a healthy alternative like yogurt.

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3.9

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The 500 Calorie Project has quite a few options on their menu, so I don’t think it is fair to decide whether I like this place or not until I have tried atleast a few. And I know I will be trying more of these soon, especially their Mega Protein Shrimp and Chickpea Salad, and the High Protein Roast Beef Salad. They also have a few options for Keto as well as detox salads, and I am pretty sure you can ask them to exclude cheese and turn any veggie salad into a vegan friendly one.

The 500 Calorie Project UAE

Location: In and around Business Bay, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Al Karama
Contact: 04 5260475 | 04 5260523 | 04 2471177

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