Thai me up
Here’s how to have a good old Thai time! Busaba Eathai, the Thai eatery at The Beach, JBR, Dubai, has launched a brand new all-you-can-eat Saturday brunch. Starting at 12pm until 6pm, the Dh150 per person brunch includes the best of what the restaurant has to offer.
And it’s good. We tried the signature Thai calamari and the Massaman duck curry, and were mighty impressed. Also, don’t miss the mango and papaya iced tea.
Started by the same guys behind Wagamama and the fine-dining establishment Hakkasan, Busaba Eathai is meant to be a casual, no-frills place. Sharing is encouraged here, in true Asian style, and the focus is on flavours from all over Thailand. You can also dine indoors in the two-floor restaurant, or head out onto the newly-opened outdoor terrace area and enjoy amazing views of the beach.
Call 04-4281421 or go to facebook.com/busabadubai and Instagram.com/busabadubai.
Southern spice
Newly refurbished Indian restaurant Mahec at the Le Meridian Village in Garhoud, Dubai, has launched a Hyderabad Food Festival. The South Indian city, once home to the legendary Nizams or rulers, is known for its cuisine, which blends Indian, Mughal and Persian influences. Celebrated Indian chef Satish Arora and two chefs from Hyderabad House (formerly known as Palace of the Nizam of Hyderabad), have teamed up to create a new menu with 36 traditional dishes from Hyderabad. From grills and curries to dessert, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes will include Hyderabadi biryani, bagara baingen, kebabs and boti, khubani ka mitha and haleem. The Hyderabad food festival runs until May 20 and is available only in the evenings; seven days a week. Call 04–7022615.
