Seville's - Spanish

Seville's - Wafi City - Dubai

Among the very few Spanish restaurants in Dubai, I find Seville's the best when it come to Paella, not that their Paella is the best I've ever had, but the best in town so far, on the other hand the worst when it comes to tapas and drinks. Service is Ok, not too helpful though.

My last visit - Saturday Lunch Buffet 

Two Spanish guitarists

 

Selection of tapas - Sausages were ok, Shrimps were tasteless (noticed the canned mushroom? Eh!!)

Mashed Potatoes with a Roasted Quail Leg (This was so balanced, the sweetness of the potatoes and the saltiness of the quail - just Fantastic)

Cannot say this Paella tasted just like the one I had in Spain, but well it was really good!

Enjoyed the terrace, now that the weather has changed

Ordered some kinda special drink (as waiter recommended) - was just colored 7up! How impressive!

Oj Says: The place to go if you are a Paella fan, and if you guys really wanna try this place out then Saturday Lunch Buffet is the way!

Food Rating: 5.5/10
Overall Experience: *Blank Face*

xx,
Oj

Hadoota Masreya Restaurant - Egyptian

Hadoota Masreya Restaurant - Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai
As a huge fan of Egyptian cuisine I was flattered when Shamsa Lootah (a big-time foodie and an amazing friend) mentioned Hadoota Masreya on her twitter page, got me all excited to try this new place.
Been there 4 times so far, big menu, lots of delicious choices and food just keeps getting better. On the other hand, service is really slow; you've got to be patient (I can't believe I'm saying this!! LOL)

Few pictures of the place:

 

 

Breakfast at Hadoota:

 



Egyptian Shakshuka - sizzling hot slow-cooked fava beans topped with an egg (YUMMY)

Hadoota Masreya's Special breakfast: 3 pieces of Flat Egyptian Tameya/Falafel (crispy from the outside, fluffy and flavorful from the inside, perfectly fried), Egyptian Fetta Cheese with Tomato's, Egyptian Fava Beans known as Foul, and some Tahini & Honey Dip - (Delicious, perfect portion for one)

Tow eggs your style: Mine is  Sunny side up with Egyptian Pastrami (Super Tasty - i'm drooling over my keyboard, wish i can have this ALL the time)

Heavenly!!

 Feteer Meshaltet - Flaky layered dough topped with cream cheese and some honey on the side (Honestly speaking, this is the best feteer i've had so far in the UAE)

 

all the above should be knocked back with a cup of mint tea - The Egyptian way!

Lunch at Hadoota:

Complementary Karkadé

Egyptian Mango Juice (LOVE)

Complementary Dips

Mahshy Kromb - Stuffed Cabbage (Highly Recommended, tastes exactly like homemade)

Rice-stuffed sausages called Mombar - Crispy sausage skin, the stuffing is a bit dry though, i think it needs some kinda dipping sauce

Pastrami Feteer - Flaky layered dough stuffed with Egyptian Pastrami

Egyptian Style Fattah - the vegetarian version of fattah, it's usually cooked with veal cubes (this is comfort food, but was my least favorite dish)

 

Oj Says: I always leave with a full belly and a happy face, soon will be back for desserts!

Food Rating: 9.5/10
Overall Experience: On cloud nine! *lil dance of JOY*

xx,
Oj

Gary Rhodes's Signature Afternoon Tea

Rhodes in Residence - Lobby level of Grosvenor House Tower Two - Dubai Marina
Although I had a bad experience a year back at Rhodes Mezzanine for serving cold main courses for dinner, but that didn’t stop me from wanting to try Gary's afternoon tea.

Fortunately, I was totally pleased; we were warmly welcomed, seated promptly in a nice table by the piano. Everything was perfect that afternoon, and food was SUPERB and plentiful!
 

Finger Sandwiches (Cucumber creme faiche, Quile's egg, Smoked salmon, Lemon chicken, and Roast beef)

Special savoury of the day (Cream cheese, onion and herb croque monsieur & Duck and cranberry pasties)

Roast beef cooked to perfection!

Cream cheese croque monsieur was so good!

Homemade Scones - wasn't my favorite

Red berry Eton mess - Yummy

Warm raspberry buttered crumpets - Nothing could be more British!

Cakes (Warm honey Dundee cakes, Chocolate muffins, Lemon & Bluberry cakes, and finally Victoria Sponge)

All cakes were perfectly baked

a special complementary treat - mini homemade creamy strawberry ice-cream cones

No, ice-cream wasn't the only treat - Thanks Rhodes for the generosity!

Oj Says: Definitely one of my fav afternoon teas in Dubai, but be careful that’s plenty of food!
Food Rating: 9/10
Overall Experience: Happy, like REALLY HAPPY!

xx,
Oj

OKKU - Japanese

OKKU – The H Hotel – Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai

OKKU is one of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Dubai, although I'm not much of a Japanese Cuisine fan but I have Japanese every now and then, besides - I'm a foodie after all, I had to give it a shot and know what the buzz is all about!

And I can say nothing but - Fantastic food, excellent service, astonishing experience and atmosphere.

 

 

Shiro Bara (left) & Coconut Passion (right) - Refreshing!

 

Mukimi Taraba (Crab Leg) - Delicious

 

Wagyu Gyoza & Ebi Gyoza (Wagyu beef and Shrimps dumplings) - loved the Shrimps more, Wagyu Gyoza is so new to me but both are really good

 

Lobster Harumake (Lobster rolls) - Tasty

 

Hotate Maki (left) & O Ebi Tempura Maki (Right)  Scallops and Shrimps Maki - SO GOOD!

 

Chicken Teriyaki - I'm drooling at the moment LOL

 

Chocolate Fondant - YUM

 

Green Tea Souffle - Totally new to me, it's abit eggy and not as fluffy as it should be, but got a really good green tea flavor, loved the choco dust (can be seen in the picture below) it gave the Souffle a nice touch

 

Oj Says: Japanese food done to perfection, I crave it, and I think I might be hooked!

Food Rating: 9/10
Overall Experience: THRILLED!!!

xx,
Oj