If it’s variety you’re looking for during Iftar this Ramadan, look no further than Emirates Palace where you can break your fast with an array of cuisines that will please even the pickiest of diners.
The iconic hotel has set up a Ramadan tent offering dishes that range from Emirati and Lebanese, to Italian and other continental delicacies.
Stepping into the tent, diners are welcomed by the friendly staff, some of whom are holding huge coffee pots ready to serve Ramadan drinks such as tamarind, laban, lemon mint, liquorice, and hibiscus tea.
After you’ve whet your appetite, head over to the Lebanese section where you will find staples such as stuffed vine leaves, tabbouleh, hummus, fattoush, and moutabel, among others. The dishes are a true Lebanese feast, with each one seasoned to perfection that you just might want to have a second serving.
The starters are abundant enough to make a meal on their own. With western dishes such as niçoise salad, steak cobb salad, Chinese chicken salad, and mixed greens served alongside freshly sliced vegetables, be sure not to stuff yourself because the main dishes are absolutely worth a try.
Diners can enjoy a very succulent mixed grill; rosemary chicken; tortellini pasta; chicken biryani; veal with mushrooms and truffle; eggplant mosaka with lamb; and carving stations that serve traditional baked lamb with oriental rice; and stuffed fish baked with lemon and herbs.
The tortellini, stuffed with spinach and bacon, was one of the highlights. Served alongside shaved Parmesan cheese, the pasta was just as creamy as it should be, presenting itself as a perfectly pleasant Italian dish on a Ramadan buffet. The stuffed fish was also a standout, with the lemon and herbs complementing the fish well.
Those looking for a more traditional fare can enjoy dishes from the Emirati corner, which serves signature dishes from Mezlai, the hotel’s popular Emirati restaurant. These include hammour fish marinated with saffron and herbs; roasted chicken with freekeh (green wheat); camel stew; chicken harees; and lamb medfoun.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, the tent promises to please it with its range of oriental desserts such as Umm Ali (bread pudding), kunafa, qatayef, as well as macaroons, cakes, and even ice-cream.
As if the food weren’t enough to entice diners, the tent is screening the World Cup football matches. Rejoice!
