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Feb 27, 2007
asc_26 wrote:I really like going to IV, i can wear slippers and just be comfy while having sumptous dinner.

What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.

Slippers rule! ;)
I don't like fancy restaurants. Food is not worth it with the price.
I hated when I was going to one of the restaruant in Madinat Jumeirah. Though I dress nicely and wear shoes, they don't allow kids.

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asc_26 wrote:I really like going to IV, i can wear slippers and just be comfy while having sumptous dinner.

What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.

Slippers rule! ;)
I don't like fancy restaurants. Food is not worth it with the price.
I hated when I was going to one of the restaruant in Madinat Jumeirah. Though I dress nicely and wear shoes, they don't allow kids.


Sometimes kids and restaurants don't mix. Many parents could care less about inconveniencing the other patrons with unruly kids. Since they are used to their kids rantings they don't notice how disruptive they could be - after all the parents are out to have a good time and the heck with the rest of the people. Of course not all parents, but many.

When we go to a restaurant and they ask "smoking or non smoking?" we say "no kids" - sit us as far away from kids as possible. I think there are restaurants for kids and times to take kids to a restaurant. But dinner time (say past 8 pm) it is not for kids under 10! - except fast food joints.
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Asian Cuisine – Wagamama [Concord – “I have never had a bad meal or complaint about Wamagama”] at the Crown Plaza - Sheik Sayed road.

Steak House - Manhattan Grill [Noni – “always delicious”] at grand hyatt

Chinese – China Sea - [Jeevan - “Many would agree on this one “] at clock tower roundabout.
Chinese - 4 seasons @ Rydges Plaza [Look4theBest - "the Four seasons top of Rydges PLaza is great! Can't beat the crispy Duck pancakes and a few cold beers']

Thai - Lemongrass (XTY - “Tasty Thai foods, even better than what I had when living in Bangkok”] at the restaurant or food stall at Ibn Battuta mall.

Lebanese -Al Mallah restaurant [XTY -. “Best shawarma sandwich in town”] at Dhiyafah road.

Lebanese - Arz Lebanese restaurant [XTY – “Tasty boneless chicken”] at DIC etc.

Burgers – Hardy’s [Ian “I like Hardy's burgers... they're the bomb”] at all over the place.

Arabic - Al Damyati [V-Man – “ its not a posh place but its tasty”]...

? IV [ASC-26 “I really like going to IV, i can wear slippers and just be comfy while having sumptous dinner”]…?

Malaysian – Sky Tower Malasyan [Coops “is great - just simple food but really tasty!”] the first malaysia restaurant at the top of....sky tower (i think thats the one - next to Al Attar on SZR). [look4thebest – “I agree Sky Tower Malaysian is great!!”]
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Don't forget the Chinese place behind Lemongrass - Lam(?) Kwai Fong, not like food court chinese at all!

Next door to this place is the Fish Basket (opp ENOC Building) - a great lebanese seafood place, you pick the type of seafood you want and then ask them to cook it how you like.

Oh i also like noodle house - recently opened up in DCC, but i think they have one in the emitates towers and at the madinat - i wouldnt call it chinese, cuz it is a bit of a mix of different types of asian. But the fresh juice/tea drinks are great and there are heaps to try!

Sorry to ramble on....i like food :)
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Concord wrote:DF Members "Recommendations" so far:

? IV [ASC-26 “I really like going to IV, i can wear slippers and just be comfy while having sumptous dinner”]…?



Irish Village and some restaurants inside the compound but its crowded nowadays cos of tennis event. :(
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Nawab - Only for Chicken Biryani and nothing else (In Jumeirah and Burdubai Al ain centre)

Khazana - Just beside Cyclone(owned by famous Indian Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)

The Revolving Restaurant in Hyatt Regency Deira beside Hamriya Fish Market and Gould Souq. Forgot the Actual name
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The Revolving Restaurant in Hyatt Regency Deira beside Hamriya Fish Market and Gould Souq. Forgot the Actual name


+100 I've been there. :oops: Very Nice.
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The Revolving Restaurant in Hyatt Regency Deira beside Hamriya Fish Market and Gould Souq. Forgot the Actual name


+100 I've been there. :oops: Very Nice.


So what's the name?
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asc_26 wrote:
Unknown Devil wrote:
The Revolving Restaurant in Hyatt Regency Deira beside Hamriya Fish Market and Gould Souq. Forgot the Actual name


+100 I've been there. :oops: Very Nice.


So what's the name?



AL DAWAR...very nice there. It's a revolving roof top restaurant at Hyatt Regency.
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I don't know if it is the same chain as the one in Ibn Battuta but Lan Kwai Fung behind Lamcy Plaza is my favourite for chinese.

What I'm really craving in Dubai is Vietnames I need a nice big bowl of Pho and some Vietnamese coffee if anyone has suggestions.
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asc_26 wrote:Irish Village and some restaurants inside the compound but its crowded nowadays cos of tennis event. :(


So...?
What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.
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asc_26 wrote:Irish Village and some restaurants inside the compound but its crowded nowadays cos of tennis event. :(


So...?
What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.



You can bring kids but not for dinner. There are restuarants (that serve asian, south american dishes, arabic and etc) inside the compound other than the Irish Pub. There's Costa Coffee shop also. Check the place with your wife first.
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xty wrote:
asc_26 wrote:Irish Village and some restaurants inside the compound but its crowded nowadays cos of tennis event. :(


So...?
What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.



You can bring kids but not for dinner. There are restuarants (that serve asian, south american dishes, arabic and etc) inside the compound other than the Irish Pub. There's Costa Coffee shop also. Check the place with your wife first.


I'm taking IV off the list as it is not a restaurant! Its a place with restaurants. If there is a particular restaurant in there that you recommend then lets put it in. Otherwise we would just simply say "Deira" or "Marina" or "Bur Dubai", etc. and it won't be of much help.

I really thought "IV" was the name of a restaurant [roman numeral "4" or some initial] :oops: :oops:
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Concord wrote:DF Members "Recommendations" so far:

Asian CuisineWagamama [Concord – “I have never had a bad meal or complaint about Wamagama”] at the Crown Plaza - Sheik Sayed road.

Steak House - Manhattan Grill [Noni – “always delicious”] at grand hyatt

Chinese China Sea - [Jeevan - “Many would agree on this one “] at clock tower roundabout.
Chinese - 4 seasons @ Rydges Plaza [Look4theBest - "the Four seasons top of Rydges PLaza is great! Can't beat the crispy Duck pancakes and a few cold beers']
Chinese - Lan Kwai Fung [Fayz - "I don't know if it is the same chain as the one in Ibn Battuta but Lan Kwai Fung behind Lamcy Plaza is my favourite for chinese]

Thai - Lemongrass (XTY - “Tasty Thai foods, even better than what I had when living in Bangkok”] at the restaurant or food stall at Ibn Battuta mall.

Lebanese -Al Mallah restaurant [XTY -. “Best shawarma sandwich in town”] at Dhiyafah road.

Lebanese - Arz Lebanese restaurant [XTY – “Tasty boneless chicken”] at DIC etc.

Burgers Hardy’s [Ian “I like Hardy's burgers... they're the bomb”] at all over the place.

Arabic - Al Damyati [V-Man – “ its not a posh place but its tasty”]...

MalaysianSky Tower Malasyan [Coops “is great - just simple food but really tasty!”] the first malaysia restaurant at the top of....sky tower (i think thats the one - next to Al Attar on SZR). [look4thebest – “I agree Sky Tower Malaysian is great!!”]

Indian - Nawab - [ unknown devil: "Only for Chicken Biryani and nothing else (In Jumeirah and Burdubai Al ain centre)
Indian - Khazana [ unknown devil; "Just beside Cyclone(owned by famous Indian Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)"]

Vietnamese [No recommendations Fayz needs "a nice big bowl of Pho and some Vietnamese coffee"]
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asc_26 wrote:You can bring kids but not for dinner. There are restuarants (that serve asian, south american dishes, arabic and etc) inside the compound other than the Irish Pub. There's Costa Coffee shop also. Check the place with your wife first.

Looks like a fun place. Will definitely go there. Need to check on the map. It's somewhere near airport, right? Any exact direction (e.g. from City Center or Garhoud bridge)?

Concord wrote:I really thought "IV" was the name of a restaurant [roman numeral "4" or some initial]

I really thought so. I knew it's Irish Village. I thought it's like an Irish bar/resto-bar.
Restaurants complex also can be found behind Heritage Village, creek-side. Nice place especially at night, but haven't tried to dine there yet.
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asc_26 wrote:
xty wrote:
asc_26 wrote:Irish Village and some restaurants inside the compound but its crowded nowadays cos of tennis event. :(


So...?
What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.



You can bring kids but not for dinner. There are restuarants (that serve asian, south american dishes, arabic and etc) inside the compound other than the Irish Pub. There's Costa Coffee shop also. Check the place with your wife first.


I'm taking IV off the list as it is not a restaurant! Its a place with restaurants. If there is a particular restaurant in there that you recommend then lets put it in. Otherwise we would just simply say "Deira" or "Marina" or "Bur Dubai", etc. and it won't be of much help.

I really thought "IV" was the name of a restaurant [roman numeral "4" or some initial] :oops: :oops:


You are mean Conc. I am going to IV either tonight or friday night, i will make sure to list down all the names of the restuarants there instead of generalising them as one "IV". hmm..there's sushi there also. IV is actually most expats' preferred hang out. :oops:

Just like in pyramid (in one building so many good restuarants), i can't remember all the restaurants' name, but i know they serve good food there plus ambiance. The other night, we went to Carter & there's(Spanish resto bar) & you can exit from seville's going to ginseng/planet hollywood.

There's also, ThaiShi - they serve Thailand, Chinese and Vietnamese food- im not sure with vietnamese. I will memorise the menu when i go there again.

too much an assignment for myself to do. :shock:
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asc_26 wrote:You can bring kids but not for dinner. There are restuarants (that serve asian, south american dishes, arabic and etc) inside the compound other than the Irish Pub. There's Costa Coffee shop also. Check the place with your wife first.

Looks like a fun place. Will definitely go there. Need to check on the map. It's somewhere near airport, right? Any exact direction (e.g. from City Center or Garhoud bridge)?


Ian and nick can give you the right direction and bushra as well? Its infront of emirates aviation or welcare hospital in garhoud. Most taxis know the place.
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Concord wrote:
asc_26 wrote:
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asc_26 wrote:Irish Village and some restaurants inside the compound but its crowded nowadays cos of tennis event. :(


So...?
What kind of food they serve at IV? And can we bring kids? I was thinking IV is some kind of resto-bar where no kids normally there.



You can bring kids but not for dinner. There are restuarants (that serve asian, south american dishes, arabic and etc) inside the compound other than the Irish Pub. There's Costa Coffee shop also. Check the place with your wife first.


I'm taking IV off the list as it is not a restaurant! Its a place with restaurants. If there is a particular restaurant in there that you recommend then lets put it in. Otherwise we would just simply say "Deira" or "Marina" or "Bur Dubai", etc. and it won't be of much help.

I really thought "IV" was the name of a restaurant [roman numeral "4" or some initial] :oops: :oops:


You are mean Conc. I am going to IV either tonight or friday night, i will make sure to list down all the names of the restuarants there instead of generalising them as one "IV". hmm..there's sushi there also. IV is actually most expats' preferred hang out. :oops:

Just like in pyramid (in one building so many good restuarants), i can't remember all the restaurants' name, but i know they serve good food there plus ambiance. The other night, we went to Carter & there's(Spanish resto bar) & you can exit from seville's going to ginseng/planet hollywood.

There's also, ThaiShi - they serve Thailand, Chinese and Vietnamese food- im not sure with vietnamese. I will memorise the menu when i go there again.

too much an assignment for myself to do. :shock:


I think the point here is to recommend good restaurants. A list of restaurants is useless as there are counteless lists. It is unlikely that every restaurant at the Irish Vilalge is good all the time. I can't think of one myself. Although the Cellar has some good entres in its brunch menu.
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Sea Shell Cafeteria is good stuff
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Wicked I love Sea Shell, for AED 5 they have the best juices.

oh and just to clear things up Irish village is a bar/resto, I've heard mixed review about their bangers and mash (never personally tried it as it contains pork) but their fish and chips rock. For me I don't consider it child friendly and not a place for a meal but like the atmosphere there.

The place with the restaurants is next door, it is called Century village, there are sushi, Italian, Arabic, etc. restaurants there. That is not the IV asc, two completely separate venues. Century village is a nice place for a meal and is family friendly.

Cross Garhoud towards Deira just before the city centre exit you’ll see a right turn, I think there is a Chili’s there, take that side road and follow it around.
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Coops wrote:Next door to this place is the Fish Basket (opp ENOC Building) - a great lebanese seafood place, you pick the type of seafood you want and then ask them to cook it how you like.


Concord - dont forget to add the Fish Basket to the list - it is located behind lemongrass
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fayz wrote:Wicked I love Sea Shell, for AED 5 they have the best juices.

oh and just to clear things up Irish village is a bar/resto, I've heard mixed review about their bangers and mash (never personally tried it as it contains pork) but their fish and chips rock. For me I don't consider it child friendly and not a place for a meal but like the atmosphere there.

The place with the restaurants is next door, it is called Century village, there are sushi, Italian, Arabic, etc. restaurants there. That is not the IV asc, two completely separate venues. Century village is a nice place for a meal and is family friendly.

Cross Garhoud towards Deira just before the city centre exit you’ll see a right turn, I think there is a Chili’s there, take that side road and follow it around.


But they're all in one compound only, which i call IV hehehe. If IV is full, i can cross to other side without even going outside the compound. :oops:
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Oh yeah, for the best seafood stuff, gotta try it at "Golden Fork"
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Bleakus wrote:Sea Shell Cafeteria is good stuff


Where is it!
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Coops wrote:Next door to this place is the Fish Basket (opp ENOC Building) - a great lebanese seafood place, you pick the type of seafood you want and then ask them to cook it how you like.


Concord - dont forget to add the Fish Basket to the list - it is located behind lemongrass


I will :oops:
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Bleakus wrote:Sea Shell Cafeteria is good stuff


Where is it!


there is one on your way to garhoud bridge, at the emarat petrol station
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Concord wrote:I will :oops:


Thanks! :D
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Conc, I think we need to make some kind of template for it:

Restaurant name:
Location:
Type of food:
Recommended dish:
Recommended by:
- name, "quote"
- name, "quote"
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xty wrote:Conc, I think we need to make some kind of template for it:

Restaurant name:
Location:
Type of food:
Recommended dish:
Recommended by:
- name, "quote"
- name, "quote"


Good idea, except for the fav dish (puts pressure on people) but anyone is free to include it in their quote. see below.
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Recommendations from DF Members so far (in alphabetical order by cuisine type):

Arabic
Name: Al Damyati
Location: ?
Recommended by: V-Man. Quote: “ its not a posh place but its tasty”. Editorial note: the word “tasty” is the real word not a censor’s change - same applies below.


Asian Cuisine
Name: Wagamama
Location: At Crown Plaza – ground floor Sheik Zayed Road – can see from SZR.
Recommended by: Concord Quote: “I have never had a bad meal or complaint there”
Name: Noodle House
Location: recently opened up in DCC, emitates towers and at the madinat
Recommended by: Coops. Quote: “i wouldnt call it chinese, cuz it is a bit of a mix of different types of asian. But the fresh juice/tea drinks are great and there are heaps to try!”

Burgers
Name: Hardy’s
Location: All over Dubai
Recommended by: Ian. Quote: “I like Hardy's burgers... they're the bomb”

Chinese
Name: China Sea
Location: At clock tower roundabout
Recommended by: Jeevan. Quote: “Many would agree on this one “
Name: 4 seasons [might have a name!]
Location: at Rydges Plaza
Recommended by: Look4thebest. Quote: "the Four seasons top of Rydges PLaza is great! Can't beat the crispy Duck pancakes and a few cold beers”
Name: -Lan Kwai Fung
Location; Behind Lamcy Plaza
Recommended by: Fayz. Quote: - "I don't know if it is the same chain as the one in Ibn Battuta but Lan Kwai Fung behind Lamcy Plaza is my favourite for chinese’

Indian
Name:Nawab
Location: In Jumeirah and Burdubai Al ain centre
Recommended by: unknown devil. Quote: "Only for Chicken Biryani and nothing else”
Name: Khazana
Location: Just beside Cyclone
Reocommended by: unknown devil. Quote. "owned by famous Indian Chef Sanjeev Kapoor)"

Lebanese
Name: Al Mallah
Location: at Dhiyafah road
Recommended by: XTY. Quote: “Best shawarma sandwich in town”
Name: Arz
Location: At DIC
Recommended by: XTY. Quote: “Tasty boneless chicken”

Malaysian
Name: Sky Tower Malasyan
Location: Top of Sky tower (the first malasyan restaurant there –next to Al Attar)
Recommended by; Coops. Quote: “is great - just simple food but really tasty!”
Recommended by: look4thebest. Quote: “I agree Sky Tower Malaysian is great!!"

Seafood:
Name Sea Shell Cafeteria
Location: ?
Recommended by; Bleakus. Quote: “good stuff”
Recommended by: Fayz. Quote: “Wicked I love Sea Shell, for AED 5 they have the best juices”
Name: Fish Basket
Location: (opp ENOC Building) ??
Recommended by: Coops. Quote: “a great lebanese seafood place, you pick the type of seafood you want and then ask them to cook it how you like”

Steak House
Name: Manhattan Grill
Location: At Grand Hyatt
Recommended By: Noni. Quote: “always delicious”

Thai
Name - Lemongrass
Location: at the restaurant or food stall at Ibn Battuta mall.
Recommended by: XTY. Quote: “Tasty Thai foods, even better than what I had when living in Bangkok”]

Vietnamese
[No recommendations Fayz needs "a nice big bowl of Pho and some Vietnamese coffee"]
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