Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road, Dubai
8am - 11:30am
Cannot reserve in advance, the waiting list is usually closed shortly after 10am
www.cocoaroom.co

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. ​

26 B Albemarle Street, Mayfair, W1S 4HY
www.sumosan.com
An all time favourite Japanese cuisine that London has to offer.

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.

Nobu Berkeley St, 15 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8DY
www.noburestaurants.com

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!    

 

50A Berkeley Street
Mayfair, London, W1J 8HA
www.novikovrestaurant.co.uk

From Spicy Cocktails/Mocktails to mouthwatering dumplings the food at Novikov is delicious as well as delectable. 

There is a choice between Italian and Asian dining, more pictures are to follow. The Italian dining is on a different level altogether, on a lower floor to the Asian. It is well lit, proudly displays their wood fired oven, oak frames and a luxury yet rustic decor to this restaurant. 

The Asian Restaurant hosts the chefs at work behind a beautiful display of Seafood and Fresh Vegetables. Starting with their White Miso Soup and moving on to their Dim Sum, pictured above, is the Black Cod Dumpling which has become a favourite of mine. The texture of the Dumpling and the Succulent pieces of Black Cod work together to fill your mouth with wondrous flavours. They also do an Exquisite Spicy Prawn Moneybag, which is not pictured above but one I highly recommend. The Crispy Shitake Mushroom Dumplings were full of flavour and worth every bite.  

Their Grilled Asparagus is perfectly done and their Crispy Black Cod Rolls come with a Mango Sauce - lovely. Tempura is on par, perfectly steamed Veg in Crispy batter and each table comes with Crudités and a selection of Sauces.
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The Mocktails were refreshing and flavoursome right to the last drop, especially enjoyed the Spicy Kick to my Passion Fruit Mojito which added a surprise warmth to the drink at each Sip.