Running until Sunday May 12, you can tuck into some brilliant Dhs10 dishes in Dubai.
As part of the Dubai Food Festival, some of the city’s favourite restaurants are letting you eat ‘cheap’ with a whole load of Dhs10 dishes in Dubai on the menu. Think Indian tapas, loaded fries and dim sum…
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Get your knife and fork at the ready (or chopsticks), and dive into a world of affordable dishes starting with our edit of 10 of the best…
Barasti
Dish: Barasti crispy fried chicken burger
Go hungry to Barasti, one of Dubai’s favourite beachside eateries, and get your hands on the Dhs10 Barasti crispy fried chicken burger, served with fresh toppings and sauces on a soft bun. Yum!
Dhs10. Barasti, Dubai Marina (04 318 1313). barastibeach.com
Beirut Streets
Dish: Shawarma meal
This well-loved Al Barsha eaterie will take your tastebuds on a stroll through Lebanese cuisine. Indulge in a shawarma at Beirut Streets, served with crispy fries and a refreshing drink for the perfect slice of Middle Eastern life.
Dhs10. Al Barsha 1 (04 585 9402).
Konjiki Hototogisu
Dish: Beef tataki
Enjoy a slice of Tokyo in Dubai, with a visit to Konjiki Hototogisu and tuck into a plate of seared slices of tender beef, marinated in a savory dish, garnished with fresh herbs.
Dhs10. Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (04 227 6811).
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
Dish: Tsukune bun
A favourite amongst Dubai’s Asian food aficionados, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki is dishing up a Dhs10 tsukune bun – a hotdog-style bun filled with savoury chicken meatball (the tsukune bit!).
Dhs10. Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl Road (04 255 5142). www.reifkushiyaki.com
Revelry
Dish: Chicken bhurgee basil pulao
Fancy a little Indian tapas? Then head to Revelry and tuck into its tender chicken bhurjee dish infused with aromatic basil, served atop fragrant pulao rice. There’s plenty of flavour to savour.
Dhs10. Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Hills (04 447 0259), revelrydxb.com
Rohini by Little Miss India
Dish: Keema chili pav
If you like a little flavour and fire with your meal, tuck into a spicy mutton mince curry, served on a soft roll with a side order of refreshing mint and tangy tamarind curry at this colourful and vibrant little neighbourhood spot.
Dhs10. Movenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (04 438 0064).
SLAW
Dish: Loaded fries
If you like your fries loaded, SLAW is the restaurant for you. This irresistible dish is filled with golden, crispy fries topped with fresh chicken chunks, homemade dill pickles, chopped onions, the famous OhYeah Sauce and a little sprinkling of parsley.
Dhs10. Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1 (04 547 6777).
Society
Dish: Cacio e pepe
Relax with the laid-back vibes of Society and enjoy a steaming hot bowl of cacio e pepe – a timeless, simple Italian pasta dish with ground black pepper and Parmesan. Perfect for those passionate about pasta.
Dhs10. Society, Jumeirah 1 (04 222 2811). societyuae.com
The Noodle House
Dish: Prawn siew mai
Feast on an Asian dish at one of Dubai’s iconic noodle restaurants, The Noodle House. Expect four pieces of dim sum with a tangy ginger soy dip, served to a backdrop for Burj Al Arab and the meandering waterways of Souk Madinat.
Dhs10. Level 1, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah (04 366 6345), jumeirah.com
Vietnamese Foodies
Dish: Tofu skin and mushroom stir-fry
Make your way to one of Vietnamese Foodies restaurants around Dubai for a taste of Saigon-inspired food. For the Dhs10 dish, grab some chopsticks and tuck into tofu skin and house-made dehydrated button mushroom stir-fry with lemongrass and onion, fresh vegetables and herbs, served with Jasmine steamed rice.
Dhs10. Various locations across Dubai, vietnamesefoodies.com
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