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Found this gem, hiding in the heart of Al Karama.

Won't lie to you but Zomato ratings made me impulsively select this restaurant & I was not disappointed.

The restaurant looked pretty average from the outside but let's not judge the book by its cover.

I get hangry (angry because I was hungry) real quick & just in time this restaurant came to my rescue, I arranged a last-minute dinner plan with my family.
I was so thankful that there were ample parking spaces available, trust me you'll be thankful too!

As I entered the restaurant; it had an authentic Indian ambiance that resonated with the restaurants you would find on the streets of India. You know the best things are due to come when beautiful Nostalgia hits you from the very beginning.

What I  Ordered  ?
    • Chicken lollipop
    • Hyderabadi Dum Mutton Biryani
    • Bheja Fry
    • Gulab Jamun
    • Tandoori Butter naan

Chicken Lollipop

For the starters, we ordered chicken lollipops which were perfectly fried, with the perfect blend of Indian herbs, a very common indo-Chinese dish that was perfectly unique.

Bheja Fry

As a main course, bheja fry was fiery & succulent in texture. So juicy it just melts in your mouth.

Hyderabadi Dum Mutton Biryani (Jumbo)

The show stopper of the dinner, this biryani was so different to the types of biryani's I have tasted, the mutton was tender. However, it had the scope to be a little bit better yet the quantity impressed me.


Final Review:


The Meal

As the food arrived, I was simply in awe of the quantity of the food. It not only looked delicious but my olfactory senses simply knew, that it would be the best.

BTW, the mutton biryani was a jumbo (good for 2 people) but the serving staff was so honest & polite that they told us the serving quantity is enough to feed 4 of us & still be eligible for a takeaway.

Apart from the quantity, the taste of the meal was phenomenal, the meat was fresh & tender. The butter naan was also very soft. Adequate & acceptable cleanliness & COVID19 SOP's strictly followed. The serving staff was polite, honest, cooperative & friendly. And not to forget to mention, the price ratio is way less compared to the portion ratio, so any foodie out there on a budget can enjoy a delicacy without damaging your wallet.

I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant & its food, make sure to trust the serving staff they will serve the BEST to the BEST.

Rating: 8 out of 10

XOXO


~Mehek Shaikh



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Hosting a family gathering is what I had missed the most during Covid Lockdowns. As soon as restrictions were lifted & minimal family gathering was allowed, I knew I had to plan one. As a host, I selected Zafran Restaurant located in Dubai Marina Mall which is casual dining that serves Indian delicacies.

Inside View

 

My dining experience with Zafran post-Covid was fantastic. Diners & the restaurant followed strict SOP's. Apart from their impeccable services, I was highly in awe of their hygiene, as they sanitized the entire table and seats. To avoid the touch of menus, there was a QR CODE menu at every table. There was an outside seating area that had a splendid marina view but unfortunately, it was closed due to Covid. 

But the staff was sweet enough to provide us access for photography purposes.

Outside View

               

               

Welcome Snacks:


           What I Ordered ?

Chaat Platter


                   






















Just to give you an idea of serving size & portions 


Butter Chicken


Ghosht Kairi Ka Khima

                                                             HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Rasmalai


Malai Kulfi


Butter Naan

Final Review:

The overall ordered menu was satisfactory in taste but brilliantly managed to capture the true essence of Indian delicacies in its menu. The price for the ordered menu was way above the quantity & quality ratio but the ambiance compensated. This restaurant is just perfect if you are trying to chill with your friends or have work meetings as it provides you with free unlimited WIFI. Also don't forget to try their Ghosht Kairi Ka Keema, I Highly Recommend it.

Rating: 6 out of 10

XOXO

~Mehek Shaikh


Refer to the below menu we ordered from.

The menu we scanned through QR CODE (ATTN: the menu may/may not have been changed)

       

 




Zafran - زافران Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
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