Meghana Rao

I had the pleasure of trying the tasting menu at Taiko contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar located in Sofitel The Obelisk recently. Everything from the ambience to the food and drinks and hospitality is outstanding. It was my first visit and it will definitely not be the last. Taiko is a must-visit and I can’t wait to visit again.

We had business lunch today at Cipriani in DIFC. It is renowned for its authentic Italian food and didn’t disappoint. Cipriani has luxurious interiors and a great atmosphere. The soup, pasta, dessert and coffee was excellent but the beetroot and feta cheese salad was bland. The service was impeccable.

The Restaurant at Address Dubai Marina is an all day dining restaurant and every Saturday they’ve a brunch. The brunch offers a great buffet selection with variety of cuisines. The food is fresh and tasty. My favorite was their cheese and dessert selection. It is a family friendly brunch and we enjoyed their brunch experience.

I visited the TWG Tea at Dubai Mall last week. The venue is gorgeous with a wide variety of premium teas. I tried their signature black tea and cold tea and it was amazing. Their new takeaway tea is beautiful and the packaging is elegant. Definitely will visit soon to try the food and more variety of tea. The service is top notch.

Great British Restaurant located in the lobby level of Dukes The Palm is an all-day dining restaurant that offers buffet. It not only offers British cuisine, it also serves international cuisine. They’ve theme night every night and we visited them on Friday for Mediterranean night called Ibiza White Night and enjoyed the Mediterranean-themed evening. The food, the atmosphere and the service was good.