Elegant Dining Rooms, Main restaurant extremely spacious, with a Private Function Room Available on Request. Private Room hosts comfortably for up to 18 people leaving plenty of space for children to move around and the staff to display their magnificent live food shows for their guests. 

Lab Cocktails / Mocktails...
The Lava Lamp Cocktail is concocted live as you dine with all ingredients added as though in a Science Lab Experiment. The cocktail itself can be ordered with a strawberry, passion fruit or a Mango & Lemonade base, if you prefer a kick to your drink then I recommend the Passion Fruit. They begin with throwing in some Dry Ice into the Large Test Tube pictured above. Moving on, to pouring the base desired into the Tube over the ice which causes a reaction in the form of Smoke and Bubbling. The remaining Ingredients are in smaller test tubes also pictured above containing Passion Fruit Seeds, Black & Red Currents. These will be added in turn, whilst the constant bubbling motion of the 'potion' will consequently mix these ingredients once added.     

Storage Box...
This lives up to its name, it literally turns up in box. A smooth Basil and Orange Cocktail. 

Frosted Non-Alcoholic Beer Rinha
The Frosted Mocktail is an mixologist Sherbet cocktail, which maintains the refreshing sparkle all the way through to the very last frosted drop. 

The Zaatar flavoured paav, comes with a delicious hummus made from channa pindi. Served at the start with the drinks.

Deconstructed Pani Puri
A complimentary appetiser with every meal. Commencing with a Tutorial of how this dish is made, please upload the video. Once the Liquid 'Pani' has been Solidified by the Sodium Alginate it is then cooled and each globule is placed individually, topped with Tamarind Sauce and Spicy 'Puri' which we are to consume in a single shot as the Globule pops in your mouth releasing the delicious and fragrant 'Pani' 

Fragrant water flavoured with Coconuts, Mustered Seeds, Curry Leaves and Chilli is then poured onto the Chaat Trolley, hydrating the Frozen Sponge Cake. Lemon flavoured Vermicelli are thrown on and if you agree for a little spice then a Chaat Masala Mixed Spice powder is sprinkled on top also. Garnished with Pomegranates and finally the Chaat is ready to serve. 

Hunter's Lamb Leg
The Leg of Lamb in the Spotlight is a piece of meat deserving such attention. It effortlessly melts off the bone, as you can see from the final picture. Perfectly seasoned with a wonderful dollop of Chutney for the added spice. 

Tandoori Wagyu Beef Steak / Portobello Steak
A choice of either Wagyu Beef Steak with Molcajete Chimichuri Chutney or a Vegetarian alternative with Portobello Mushroom Steak instead Beef. The Sauce is ground in front of you, and while adding the fresh ingredients their origins are described.

Mushroom Galoti - finely minced mushroom kebab
Another Mushroom dish sampling varying Mushrooms with morel water perfume to add a twist. 

Pepper Fried Chicken
A beautiful dish, with wonderful flavours and a variety of textures from sliced coconuts to cashew nuts and a crispy Puri to top it off. Highly recommend ordering this dish.

Chicken Shawarma Kulcha
Not just your average Shawarma, this dish is also at its best with Succulent pieces of Chicken dressed in wondrous sauces and a hint of Spice presented with Veg, incl. beets as shown on a bed of chutney.

Dahi Kebab
A vegetarian Dish, potato sphere filled with a delicious cheesy sensation yogurt. The outer shell is covered with Potato Spaghetti and garnished with Pickled Cucumber & Smoked Muhammara.

Khandvi Sorbet - Palate Cleanser
Prior to the Mains this reformed and reconstituted cleanser in the form of a sorbet that’s tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds is served to refresh your Palate and leave you ready to begin on another class of dishes. 

A variety of Mains to choose from if you have not already satisfied your appetites with the Live and Exquisite Appetisers. From Buttered Chicken to Dal Makhani, slow cooked black lentils. The dishes themselves are authentic to their origins and true to the taste of Fine Indian Dining.   

Desserts...

Daulat ki Chaat with 24 carat Gold Dust. This is a light and fluffy foam dessert with condensed milk, originating from Lucknow. A classic Indian dessert.

Deconstructed Black Forest Gateau - Molecular Gastronomy
​Commences with Whipping Cream being syphoned in a Nitrous Oxide canister thereby converting it into a Foam form. This Foam is then sprayed into the Liquid Nitrogen Container in order for the Cream to be Coverted into a Frozen Powder Cream - Molecular Gastronomy at work.

Meanwhile your eyes are drawn away towards the gateau tray, with the Chef placing the Chocolate Sponge Cake onto this tray and adding some Dhoda Barfi, being the indian twist to this dessert. Caramel is then drizzled all over leaving us ready for the molecular conversion of Cream to Frozen Powdered Cream to be layered onto the cake and barfi.

Once the Frozen Powdered Cream has been added a Hot Chocolate Sauce is poured onto the Frozen Cream causing the cream to sizzle.

Even more Cream is powdered on and the Caramel Sauce is drizzled again! The Chocolate Sponge is sprinkled on top, including the Chocolate Swirls & Flakes. Finally garnished with the RedCurrents and a dusting of Cocoa Powder & Icing Sugar.

​Voila! Ready to consume and oh, it was completely devoured!!!  

Gutter Sundae 
Yes, it is actually presented on a gutter pipe! With Smoke peering out between the picket fence using Liquid Nitrogen. This dessert is quite possibly 4 feet in length filled with an assortment of ice cream, chocolate soil, sorbets, puddings, fresh fruit and a delicious underlay of surprising indian flavours such as the Dhoda Barfi. This will be a new dish for their 2016 menu however we were lucky to sample this earlier while it is being tried and tested.   

A magnificent Sundae, quite possibly the best Sundae I have consumed to date and one that had everyone engrossed right to the last dollop of ice cream.

Live cooking Gourmet Teppanyaki experience available on request, or dine in an opulent setting as did I, pictured above family setting. Background Music - not so much in the background, they did however reduce the volume when requested, kindly accommodating for the young children we were with. 

Commencing with Dessert...
There are many choices, from flamboyant flaming desserts (which require Alcohol in order to catch alight) to the classic Japanese desserts. Above pictured Matcha (GreenTea) Tiramisu on a bed of Grass and a Chocolate Earth Dessert with chocolate soil and pebbles pouring out of a Bucket and a Spade for effect. Both these desserts are very light on the stomach, hence if you love your desserts you will be needing more...   

Exquisite Dining...
A favourite of mine, the Kaiso, called Chuka Wakhame Salad, is delicious here with a sprinkle of Caviar adding to the texture of this simple yet so flavoursome salad.

Ebisabi Mayo - Wasabi Prawn
Wasabi not as overpowering as expected the strength of the wasabi was perfect - no need to gulp down cool cocktails to soothe the throat - the Wasabi dips with the Spring Rolls, Harumaki Rolls,  similarly were smooth in strength and also come with a sweet dip. 

Smoked Salmon Maki and Ebi Tempura Maki, with Caviar are scrumptious and filling. 

The Yasai Tempura - just right, not too salty nor soft, they were perfectly crisp as they should be, my three year old approved them with a thumbs up.

Wagyu Tataki
Deliciously tender pieces of Wagyu Beef which are lightly seared with a torch to perfection and drizzled in Truffle Soy Sauce. Presented with rolled up steamed Veg including Yellow Beetroot.   

Tori No Tatsutaage & Veg Rice Teppan
​Chicken and Veg Noodles, as expected as with the Rice Teppan. Nothing new here. 

Tofu Steak
A light and Crispy dish with perfectly cooked Asparagus. 

Yakisoba Chicken Teppan
Full of Flavour this Chicken has a crispy exterior and a zesty tantalising texture. 

Green Sencha 

The Kanpai Aburi Salmon...
The conspicuously striking - a work of art & main page for Exquisite Dining - is.... simply put, as good as it appears! The Kanpai Aburi consists of Succulent Pieces of Salmon which are not only appealing they are delectable and mouthwateringly divine, with steamed Veg. A dish that is a must when visiting Kanpai Dubai.

When Flavour meets Beauty it becomes EXQUISITE, and hence the reason the Kanpai Aburi has become the face of Exquisite Dining. 

Through the beautiful Vida Hotel you reach the intimate restaurant and lounge with a beautiful serene setting, where we chose to dine under their most photographed Umbrellas.

Commencing with Dessert...
From Large Platters to Bento Box style Desserts, Toko Dubai offer a range of Exquisite Desserts which not only please the eye but also your taste buds. Fresh Sorbets to Exotic Fruits, sweet delights and our favourite, a magnificent Hazelnut Chocolate Fondant consisting of a variety of flavours. Absolutely divine!

From Appetisors to Mains, all presented well with a range of dips to add to the magnificent flavours each item delivers.  Especially enjoyed the Wagyu Beef Gyoza with a Chilli Dressing, a must, along with all the wonderful dishes pictured above. The Black Cod Miso was not as succulent as I would have liked, however that may have been due to taking too much time mingling with the restaurant's special guest... Ne-Yo, yes the man with a beautiful voice... instead of diving straight into the mains once they had arrived, oh and the picture taking of course!

If you have the time it is worth arriving much earlier to spend time at the beautiful Vida Hotel, pictured below, to have a few drinks before or a night cap after dinner.

Something to add, Toko Dubai not only serve Lunch and Dinner they also host Brunch on Friday mornings and a special Buffet Style, all you can eat, as well as a Night Brunch on Tuesday Nights. Please do confirm this when you call to book incase of changes made since this blog.

Cocoa Room's famous Burnt Marshmallow Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate that has all eyes oogling from first sight. The drink itself for a coffee drinker like me was a little on the sweet side, a dessert in itself.

The Benedicts...
Enjoyed the Smoke & Fire Benedict on a buttermilk biscuit with smoked brisket and Green Chilli Hollandaise poured all over. The Brisket was a little on the chewy side and quite heavy not as tender as one would expect.

I much preferred the Wild Mushroom Benedict on a bed of croissant with shaved Truffle and Truffle Oil finally covered with Hollandaise. This is one of the most flavoursome Benedicts out there, rich and wholesome for a hearty breakfast.

​The Mexican Ranchero Benedict on a bed of Rustic Bread with Refried Beans, and covered in a red chilli hollandaise sauce with Mexican Herbs and garnished with Pumpkin Seeds.

Corn Flake Potato Parmesan Croquette Poached Egg with Crispy Spinach
An absolute delight! This Croquette is quite possibly my favourite dish on the menu, the Potato is seasoned and coated in Corn Flakes over a warm relish with perfectly Poached Egg which oozes at the very first touch. The crispy Spinach adds an Exquisite textured finish to each bite.  

Migas
Scrambled Eggs with Beef Chorizo, Fried Tortilla, Onions, Chilli Peppers, Fresh Tomatoes, Jack Cheese, Refried Beans, and Flour Tortilla.

Eggs Menemen 
Turkish Styled Scrambled Eggs with Red Chilli Flakes, Feta Cheese, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes and Warm Pitta to eat the eggs with.

Sweet Beginnings 
The delectable Raspberry & White Chocolate Pancake - or shall I say Pancakes! Layers of Stacked Pancakes with Raspberry & White Chocolate in-between each layer, topped off with fresh Raspberries - for the extremely sweet toothed tastebuds. 
The Red Velvet Pancakes also layered, stacked with Cheese Frosting and Almond Crumble with Chocolate Sauce poured all over - absolutely divine! For all Red Velvet Cake lovers this is a Pancake made for you. 
The Oozing Nutella French Toast - Yes! Oozing Nutella in the centre of the French Toast is Exquisite! Gratifying with a Toffee Maple Sauce coverage and who doesn't love a scoop of Ice Cream.  

Peanut Butter & Nutella Pancakes
Stacked on their side these are delectable, and with the actual nut garnishing gives it the added pleasure.

Biscoff Panckaes
One melts at the mention of Biscoff, to hear of Biscoff Stacked Pancakes, Yes! Stacked! Cocoa Room have the most mouth watering pancakes with the most popular of flavours out there. The Biscoff is not only pleasing to the eye it is a delightful treat and a wonderful sweet beginning to the day.    

If you are visiting Dubai and looking to indulge, then Cocoa Room is a place that must not be missed. Please note that this place is most often busy and shuts by the Afternoon, therefore you will need to present yourself no later than 10am to ensure a table. The place is then occupied by SliderStation which is another post altogether.

Please feel free to leave your comments and experiences of this place in the section provided below. ​

Beginning with Dessert... 
One of the most delicious fondants around, with a perfect balance of bitter/sweet, warm/cold. From the sweetness of the Oozing White Chocolate Filling and the bitterness of the Dark Chocolate Cake shell (WARM) with either Vanilla Ice Cream or, my favourite, most unique Matcha (GreenTea) Ice Cream (COLD). If you prefer to add sweetness to the Fondant then Vanilla Ice Cream is a better choice for you however if you, like me, prefer Desserts to have the opposing balancing flavours to prevent further sweetening of your dessert then the Matcha Ice Cream is the perfect choice for you.   

Their newest arrival is their Matcha (GreenTea) Cheesecake, very light in flavour.

Some of the others enjoyed, are the Pineapple and White Chocolate Dip and the selection of Japanese Mochi Ice Cream Tempuras. Here you are able to select from the vast flavours available such as the popular Salted Caramel.

The Lunch Menu...
During the weekday afternoons a special Lunch Box menu is available (like a Bento Box) a selection of items in small portions is available at a special price. As above illustrations there are choices from each section, i.e. a choice in soup, maki rolls/sashimi/teppanyaki, salads/sides/mains and dessert. The final image includes their Black Cod Miso and the image above this includes the Salmon Teriyaki as mains. 

Tantalise your Taste Buds by requesting their special 'Chilli Garlic Sauce' if you enjoy a bit of spice.

Dinner/Lunch...
Whether you choose to, or not to go for the Lunch Box all the delicious dishes are available À la carte.
There are plenty of dishes to choose from, maybe not as vast as other restaurants, which does however make it simpler and puts you at ease as you can go through the menu. My favourites illustrated above, in order are the Kaiso - seaweed salad with goma dressing; Edamame - spiced with cracked black pepper & Chilli Garlic; Veg Tempura, Selection of Sushi and Maki Rolls, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Black Cod with Miso and Salmon Teriyaki; Grilled whitefish with ginger & garlic soy dip and Veg Fried Rice. Do not forget to request their tantalisingly good Chilli Garlic Sauce if you like to add a bit of spice to your dish. 

Sumosan is located in the heart of Mayfair and has been a place I have been frequenting for over a decade and to date have not fallen tiresome of the place. It will always be one of my favourites and a place I highly recommend to all. Please do let me know if you would like any further detail on any of the items pictured or mentioned, use the contact us section or share your comments below.

The world famous Nobu in the heart of Mayfair accustomed to celebrities and high profile events alike, is an obvious choice for Japanese Dining enthusiasts.

They have a couple of Menus to decide on and an immense range in each to make a selection from. During Lunch they offer the Bento Box Option which I would highly recommend as it consists of a variety of items in small portions from Appetisers, Sides, Mains to Dessert.  Time is spent going through the menus with you and will guide you per your preference the menu ideal for you and the items to order. To date I have not yet ordered a dish I have tired previously due to the extensive range available, hence each experience is unique from another. 

The Salmon is one of the most Rich and Succulent dishes I have had the pleasure to devour, and their salads are Exquisite! 

Nobu is not a place to be missed if you are visiting the Capital, and we hope your experience is just as Exquisite!