Table 9 - International Cuisine Restaurant

Table 9 - Hilton Dubai Creek, Deira, Dubai
I’m totally speechless!
Don’t know where to start! Place? Food? Service? OH MY GOODNESS!
Simply not enough words to convey how perfect this place is.
I've chosen one of the tasting menu's to try as much dishes as possible, so tasting menu consists of four smaller plates (Appetizers), one larger plate (main course) & two desserts.

 

Homemade bread & butter (so fresh & delicious)

 



Complimentary speciality

Smaller plate # 1 - lobster, coconut, mango (amazing combination)

Smaller plate # 2 - veal pastrami, carrot, yogurt (Pastrami is sooo good, the very simple thin crunchy crostini on top added texture)

 



Smaller plate # 3 - quinoa, beetroot, horseradish (Lots of textures, the beet flavor is surprisingly mild given the vibrant color of the quinoa, lovely sweetness *drools* CHEERS For the love of quinoa & beetroot)

 

Smaller plate # 4 - sole, cauliflower (the BEST sole I've ever had, cooked to perfection - NO exaggeration)

Larger plate - lamb, smoked aubergine, scratchings, tomato (the meat was unbelievably tender, everything on the plate was equally delicious)

Dessert # 1 - apricot, macadamia, custard (very light and refreshing)

 

Dessert # 2 - chocolate, hazelnut, caramel (it's mainly chocolate mousse but also consist of chocolate in different textures and forms - Highly recommended)

Oh well, and that's generosity in a bag! - a special homemade treats from the chefs

 

Finally, got the chance to meet Nick & Scott the amazing chefs of table 9

 

 

Oj Says: a contrast of flavors and textures! I urge you to book a table for what I think is currently one of the most exciting dining experiences in town.

Food Rating: 9.5/10

Overall Experience: Totally dazzled and literally can't wait to go back in a month to try their new menu!

 

~ My wonderful M.AlShamsi Thank you for making this experience super special.

xx,
Oj

Rock n Sole Plaice - Fish and Chips

Rock n Sole Plaice - Al Safa Centre (Park n Shop), Al Wasl Road, Dubai
Every once in a while when I like to treat myself to fried food, I come here.
Not that "Rock n Sole Plaice" servers any fresh fish. unfortunately, they didn't make use of local fish, all are shipped frozen all the way from UK.
On the other hand, they are super tender and flaky, not overcooked at all, the crust is crispy but not the hard as a rock crunchy, tastes so good you don't even need the tartar sauce, just a tiny bit of  malt vinegar and you're good to go. I've tried Cod, Plaice, and Calamaris. Honestly, I love them all!
Now speaking of the "CHIPS" - really good, perhaps because I like my chips partially soggy. Besides, they taste like real potatoes!

Since there is limited seating & it smells like oil indoors, eating outdoors is always the best choice

My Plaice and Chips (plaice is a flatfish, so mainly it comes as a thin fillet nicely battered and fried - besides, this fish melts in your mouth like butter "OOOOH YEAH, BUTTTEERRR BABE" so you get the textures contrast of the crispy batter and buttery fish YUM)

My friend had Codfish - was really moist but thicker than my plaice

 

 

Oj Says: Might not be the perfect fish and chips but they're really good. Always dine in, takeout gets soggy quickly.

Food Rating: 6/10

Overall Experience: Always happy!

 

xx,

Oj