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Eyeing ICC Men's Champions Trophy in UAE, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a match with Pakistan on February 23, 2025. The tournament will happen in Dubai, one of the costliest cities in the world and a hub for foodies. Ahead of the match, many people will be flying to Dubai to witness one of the most intense cricket matches.
Dubai is also considered a milestone in the journey of any restaurateur trying to make a mark in the culinary scene across the world. Indian chefs like Ranveer Brar, Kunal Kapur, and Sanjeev Kapoor have their joints in the city. Check out the places where you can enjoy desi food in Dubai before and after the India vs Pakistan cricket match.
Indego by Vineet
Indego by Vineet is a restaurant owned by Michelin-starred Chef Vineet Bhatia. Its menu features South Indian, Indian, and street food delicacies. The place is known for not just the lip-smacking food that is served here but also the chic ambience, good service, and an option to enjoy your meal inside or outside of the restaurant. The list of most-voted dishes includes samosa, smoked chicken tikka, butter chicken, and desserts.
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Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor
Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor is known for its rasmalai, lamb chop, chocolate mousse cake, biryani, and kebabs. Their menu screams desi Indian delicacies, from Mughlai mutton boti kebab to Delhi-style soya chaap. If you are craving the aroma of home-grown spices and the taste of home, this is the best place to dine in.
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Kashkan by Ranveer Brar
Quite recently, Ranveer Brar added Kashkan to the Indian landscape of Dubai. The thought behind the restaurant is - Experience India on a plate from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The special dishes here include gulab jamun with gold vark, dal with gold vark, handi biryani, tandoor lamb rack barrah kebab, Banarasi tamatar chaat, Kashkan falooda, etc. The chef and restaurant promise a gastronomic ride by transporting foodies to India, irrespective of what they order.
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Pincode by Kunal Kapur
Pincode by Kunal Kapur in Dubai is a trip down the lanes of Delhi and North India with classic samosa, bhutte ke kebab, Kanpur bun kebab, tandoori prawns, and Amritsari fried fish. If you are an Indian in Dubai, you will be confused by looking at the main course dishes - Malabari lamb, Hyderabadi subz diwani handi, Punjabi chhole, paneer makhani, kadhai chicken, and chicken tikka masala. This place is known for its hospitality and delicious food.
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Kinara by Vikas Khanna
Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna has a restaurant in Dubai, and it’s called Kinara. It is known for its high-quality food, customisable dishes, and good portion size. They cater to Indian and Asian tastes. The menu features dishes like paneer fritters, podi-crusted scallops, lamb seekh kebab, baigan bharta, paneer kulcha, jaggery rice kheer, and bhindi kurkuri. Indians can enjoy a comfort spread at this joint after cheering for the team.
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