New ramen set lunch menu debuts at YUi in D3

Serving weekdays from 12pm – 4pm, the Japanese two-course set lunch menu comprises all-new dishes and is priced at AED 68 for ramen and donburi.  Handmade ramen house, YUi in Dubai Design District has introduced a new set lunch menu that is now available on weekdays from 12pm – 4pm.   Launching today, the new lunch […]

Dubai’s 3Fils is named No.1 at MENA’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards

Recognised for its no-frills, quality-driven approach, 3Fils in Dubai has been crowned the best restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa region by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Homegrown, Dubai-born concept 3Fils has been named the best restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa region at the inaugural MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards. […]

Get to know: Thomas Keller

Get to know: Thomas Keller - The Restaurant Co. Stories - Chefs - Culinary tales

Ever wondered what brand of knives chef Keller uses or what his most treasured piece of advice is? Here, the celebrated chef shares a little bit about himself. Renowned for exceptionally high standards and perfected culinary skills, chef Thomas Keller is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the Michelin […]

Know how: sushi etiquette with Katsuya Uechi

Know how: sushi etiquette with Katsuya Uechi - The Restaurant Co. Stories - Chefs - Culinary tales

There’s a right and wrong way to eat sushi, and Katsuya Uechi, executive chef of Katsuya Worldwide, is here to teach us all we need to know about mastering the skill. Let’s talk sushi etiquette. What’s the correct way to eat sushi and sashimi? It is OK to use chopsticks or even your hands (as some people […]

Get to know: Michel Roux Jr.

Get to know: Michel Roux Jr. - The Restaurant Co. Stories - Chefs - Culinary tales

Staying true to his family’s culinary roots, English-born chef Michel Roux Jr. is known for his work at La Gavroche in London – and has two Michelin stars to prove it. Here, we get to know the chef and his secrets to success a little more. La Gavroche, London which was opened by Michel Roux […]

On the pass: Alessandro Miceli at Bella Restaurant & Lounge

On the pass: Alessandro Miceli at Bella Restaurant & Lounge - The Restaurant Co. Stories - Restaurants

Bella Restaurant & Lounge on the 20th floor of Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay is Dubai’s latest hot spot for Italian cuisine. In the words of its executive chef Alessandro Miceli, we learn what dish, in his opinion, is the best on the menu. What dish on your menu are you most proud of? Our […]

Get to know: Pierre Gagnaire

Get to know: Pierre Gagnaire - The Restaurant Co. Stories - Chefs - Culinary tales

With three Michelin stars under his belt, over 10 successful restaurants worldwide and Le Chef’s title of ‘best chef in the world’ as his own, Pierre Gagnaire is notably one of the most respected chef’s in the industry. Although based in his native France, the accomplished chef is the culinary lead behind InterContinental Dubai Festival […]

José Avillez: What sets Portuguese cuisine aside from other Mediterranean fare

José Avillez: What sets Portuguese cuisine aside from other Mediterranean fare

Famed Portuguese chef José Avillez of Tasca at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, shares what his country’s cuisine offers and what traditional dishes can be found on his menu. Representing his first international venture, Portuguese chef José Avillez made his Middle Eastern debut with the opening of Tasca at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai in 2019. He […]