Pakistani Bitter Gourd

Written by: Haiya
August 8, 2016

Bitter gourd is one of my absolute favorite vegetables to eat. If you cook them right, they taste incomparably delicious, and not in a masochistic way. My favorite way to eat them is when they’re cooked the Pakistani way, which ensures they …

Aloo Tikkie Turnovers

Written by: Haiya
August 5, 2016

One of the most customary things to eat for Pakistani Iftar in Ramadan is the ubiquitous Aloo Samosa. The bad boy is made from spiced, mashed potatoes, stuffed inside thinly rolled out dough that is cut into a semi- circle and folded around …

Taipei Dao | Downtown Dubai

Written by: Haiya
August 4, 2016

Taipei Dao, which roughly translates to “pathway to Taipei” is undeniably a hidden gem in the heart of Business Bay, Dubai. It’s a Taiwanese Teahouse, which makes complete sense since dim sum is a usual accompaniment to tea in the Chinese culture. …

Grilled Peach and Baby Spinach Salad

Written by: Haiya
August 3, 2016

Summer is in full swing and all I want to have is chilled food. A chilled granola parfait for breakfast, chilled salad for meals and chilled smoothies in between. I’m also trying to cut back on eating too much junk and start …

Totora Cebicheria Peruana | DIFC

Written by: Haiya
August 2, 2016

As the name suggests, Totora is a Peruvian cebicheria, and they claim to specialize in ceviche. I love ceviche, so when I was invited there, I clicked my heels with joy and prepared myself for post-meal snow-angels. Perhaps my expectations were too …

Waldorf Astoria | Ras Al Khaima

Written by: Haiya
August 1, 2016

Full disclosure: I don’t like hotels. Some (read M) may even say I hate hotels. Home is my most favorite place to be- that’s the truth. Curled up in my cashmere throw on my corduroy recliner with a steaming hot mug of …

Marjan | Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaima

Written by: Haiya
July 30, 2016

During my stay at the Waldorf Astoria in RAK, M and I had lunch at Marjan, an eclectic Middle Eastern restaurant with a menu created by the famed Joe Barza from Lebanon and art created by Sasan Nasernia. This was an unusual choice …

Vanitas | Palazzo Versace Dubai

Written by: Haiya
July 26, 2016

Palazzo Versace is one of my most favorite hotels. I’m sure I’ve said it before but a little reiteration never hurt anyone. It’s classy, elegant, and extravagant. Sometimes, you want need that in your life. You want to celebrate a special occasion or …

Ramusake | Doubletree by Hilton JBR

Written by: Haiya
July 21, 2016

I love Asian food, blah blah blah. That in no way means I’ll like ANY Asian food and can’t tell good versions from bad though. A meal at Ramusake, however, authorizes me to tell you with full conviction this place is good- …

The 12 Best Breakfasts In Dubai

Written by: Haiya
July 9, 2016

Ramadan, our favorite month of the year just bode us farewell. I really hope I’m around to be blessed with many more Ramadan’s to come, but until the next one, I’m going to do what I do best: breakfast. Boy oh boy, …

Tresind Ramadan Menu

Written by: Haiya
June 11, 2016

There are three kinds of tastings: The kind that you’re paid to do The kind that you do because the PR person is too nice to say no to The kind that you’re legitimately excited about and want in your life Tresind …