New Dubai restaurant opening, Khadak. By the ex-chef director of Dishoom.
This month's impartial review: a homegrown, modern Indian restaurant in Jumeirah that exceeds expectations.
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Before I delve into this month’s restaurant review, if you’re at a loose end this coming Wednesday morning (9.30am), I am moderating the keynote at the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum in Al Serkal. Free to attend with registration here. You’ll find me on stage interviewing the powerhouse that is Natasha Sideris, CEO & founder of Tashas Group on her recipe for success with many eye-opening stories from a challenging yet fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.
This newsletter is the last of 2024, so I wish you all a fabulous festive season whether you’re staying put or travelling. Either way, make sure you eat well 😜 We have family visiting and I’m looking forward to a little respite from work, with some much-needed time soaking up the glorious al fresco weather. I’ll be back in your inboxes in January.
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And now for my most recent restaurant adventure…
When I heard that the ex-chef director of the sensation that is Dishoom, one of my go-to restaurants in the UK, had moved to Dubai to open his own concept, I had an inkling Khadak would impress. Chef-patron Naved Nasir helped the founders conceptualise Dishoom, engineered the menu, and co-authored the bestselling cookbook, which, interestingly, is on display at Khadak.