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Modern Thai · Dubai · Michelin One Star · Chef Abhiraj Khatwani
One-Michelin-star Thai-inspired tasting menu restaurant in Wasl Vita, Jumeirah 1. Chef Abhiraj Khatwani (MICHELIN Young Chef Award 2025) creates an 8-course journey. Backed by Mohamad Orfali of Orfali Bros. Dinner only, no à la carte.
Gate Village 8, DIFC, Dubai, Dubai
- #9 MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Menu
Dishes
- Miang — Charred cabbage with sour relish and cashew nuts
- Lobster Khanom Krok — Fermented rice custard with grilled lobster tail and coriander flowers
- Gillardeau Oyster — Served with orange chilli nam jim and fried shallots
- Curry Puff — Oyster mushrooms with southern style curry and chives
- Sour Tomato Broth
- Sticky Rice Roti — Coconut-smoked short ribs, kaffir lime relish and fermented sticky rice
- Grilled King Crab Shoulder — Fermented green chili nam jim and coriander stems
- Crab Curry — Alaskan king crab, steamed rice cake and pickled spring onion
- Young Coconut and Pomelo Salad — Salad of young coconut meat, pomelo and coriander flowers
- Lamb curry — Southern style spicy Lamb curry with spiced rice and stir fried Morning glory
Tasting Menu
- Drinks Pairing (100)
- New Refreshed Tasting Menu (350)
- 11-Course Original Chef's Tasting Menu (450)
- 8-Course New Refreshed Tasting Menu (350)
- 11-Course Thai Tasting Menu — Modern Thai journey
- Chef's Tasting Menu (8 Courses) (450) — Seasonal Thai-inspired tasting journey
Wines
- Beverage Pairing (non-alcoholic) (100)
Cocktails
- Tasting Menu (original 11-course) (450)
- Kombucha Pairing (100) — In-house fermented non-alcoholic pairing
Phone: +971 4 272 2389
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