Let me begin with the first stop - Holiday Inn Al Barsha. I work close by so it's very accessible to me. I invited a colleague and we went at Q (sports lounge) for lunch. We were hoping to eat there but the bartender told us we can use the voucher for take away - amazing we thought. So we did! Here's what we ordered:
1. Beer battered fish and chips - It wasn't the most delicious looking fish and chips that I've tried as the fish was covered in a brownish batter but I was surprised - it is actually delicious. The tartar sauce was nice and the chips were fresh.
2. Mexican Fajita - I've had better this one is a let down.
3. Holiday Inn Club Sandwhich - Average
In the evening we visited Mojito (bar) the menu here is almost exactly the same as the Q (sports lounge). We decided to get a take away. I tried the Indian platter and the beer battered fish and chips again. The Indian platter wasn't amazing I will rate it as average but I will not order it again if I go back. The prices here are from AED 30 - 40 for the snacks.
While waiting for our take away we decided to dine at Gharana (Indian restaurant). The restaurant has a live enetertainment. The female singer has a very nice voice. Although we don't understand Hindi we were amazed by the singing. We ordered Butter chicken an all time favorite of mine. Everytime I go to an Indian restaurant I always order butter chicken so I thought I'm an expert on butter chicken. I know when it's good or not. We ordered garlic naan to accompany the butter chicken and we also ordered chicken biryani. The butter chicken was tender and the serving is good enough for two people. I find it a little bit sour for my taste though. The garlic naan is thick although it tasted good, I don't like thick naan. If I order a pizza I would prefer thin crust over thick. The chicken biryani was good if I may rate it it will be a 7 out of 10. Prices are from AED 55 for the mains.
The next day (Wednesday) we went to get a take away at Al Sarab (Arabic restaurant). The restaurant have a live entertainment as well. They have a belly dancer the show doesn't start until 10:00pm. The waiters are a bit smiley and friendly. I find them cheeky! We have a voucher worth AED 70 and they don't want us to order anything on the menu except for the mix Arabic platter. We were not allowed to use two coupons at the same time so I asked my colleague Joy to go ahead. She had two containers of her take away but the next day when I went it was only one container. The small container consists of one kofta, three chunks of chicken, one lamb chop, and two chunks of beef. The food was actually good and the beef was super tender. I will not go back to dine there for the reason that I find cheated on my order. Prices are from AED 35 to AED 70 for the mains.
I also went and got a take away at The Royal Buddha (Thai restaurant). I ordered green prawn curry and red beef curry. When I got home I realized they have given me a green beef curry instead of red. Anyway, the green prawn curry was amazingly delicious so as the green beef curry. I love the small circle eggplants that they put on it as it adds a very nice flavor to the dish. I will give it an 8 out of 10 because the Chef seems to be a salt lover. The food is almost too salty to enjoy. The flavor was great so if you plan to visit the place go and tell them to go easy on the salt. The prices here vary from AED 55 - AED 65 for a main dish.
I took a peep at Gems restaurant while waiting for my take away at The Royal Buddha. I have been there before for an International buffet night and I find the food really good. They have a seafood night every Wednesday for AED 99. It does not include drinks but looking at the seafood selection I may consider dining there on Wednesday. They have fresh lobsters, oysters, mussels, and king prawns. Oh... I'm salivating already.
On Thursday I invited my husband to dine at Sushi Folie. We got to sample some sushis and I find it ordinary. I got to take a peep at the buffet though and the selection although very small I find it delish. I wouldn't pay AED 120 for it though. They only have a few tables and the restaurant look a bit lonely.
The same night I got a take away at Xennya Terrace. This is at the roof top near the swimming pool area. It was freezing cold up there and it's too windy. Would be great to come here for a drink during summer. I ordered the steak sandwhich and I will surely recommend you to order this. The Filipina lady was very nice and accommodating. I like this restaurant. Prices are from AED 40 - AED 65.
Holiday Inn Al Barsha is actually a nice hotel. It might be the biggest Holiday Inn hotel here in Dubai. I've been to the Safa park and the Jumeirah branch but I think the Al Barsha is bigger and more restaurant selection. It's the same side as Mall of Emirates so it's located in Shk Zayed Road. They have a free parking at the basement and they have an open parking as well. As I have visited the restaurants on a weekday I find it very quite. Almost empty actually. The waiters and waitresses here are very nice and friendly except for the cheeky ones at the Al Sarab restaurant.
Over all rating for this hotel is 6 out of 10.
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