SUKHOTHAI, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Airport Road, 04 702 2455
Thai cuisine lends itself really well to vegan cuisine given the complexity of flavours and textures! One of the city’s longest standing Thai restaurants Sukhothai feels immensely atmospheric and charming with an authentic Thai ambience that is inspired by an emperor’s palace, with hand-carved wooden pillars and fresh orchard blooms at every turn. The food is just as spectacular, serving up a delightful array of delicious and traditional Thai dishes including many vegan dishes, such as:
Som Tum Je – Green papaya salad with nuts, carrots, long beans and lime dressing
Pak Thod Je– Mixed vegan vegetable tempura with broccoli, baby corn, carrots and plum sauce
Geang Dand Pak– Red curry sauce with mixed veg, tofu and basil leaf
Phad Thai Je– Traditional wok fried rice noodles with mixed veg, tofu & peanuts
BOUNTY BEETS, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, 04 399 4141
Bounty Beets introduces a gorgeous new plant-based menu filled with delicious and creative dishes that are perfect for the avid foodie! What better way to kick start your day than treating yourself to a fresh, healthy and organic meal from Bounty Beets. This Instagram worthy cafe captures all things pink, fun and vibrant! Must try dishes include:
Bunbelievable – A Beyond Vegan patty with all the trimmings, BBQ mayo and cheddar cheese. Served with sweet potato fries – 78 AED
Spectacolar – Zucchini taco shell, spiced vegan meat, slaw, topped off with guacamole- 65 AED
Love & Chickpeas – Bagel, marinated chickpeas, avocado, all the trimmings, drizzled which vegan mayo. Served with vegetable chips- 58 AED
I Carrot About You – Spiced roasted carrots served with green lentil, cucumber, kale, pomegranate, almonds and finished off with tahini sauce- 58 AED
Loaded Cakes – A savoury pancake, hummus, marinated tomatoes served with ruccola and dukkah- 55 AED
BAGATELLE, 1st floor of Fairmont Hotel, 04 354 5035
Bagatelle has created a meat free menu that will delight even the most discerning of palates. Salads are always a great place to start; serving as a light, fresh introduction to culinary proceedings. The Salad de Figes blends Mixed Leaves, Black Figs and a Cabernet Sauvignon Dressing, while the Salade Bagatelle is a beautifully simple medley of Butter-Leaf, Fine Herbs and House Vinaigrette.
Let’s be honest, sometimes a salad just doesn’t cut it… hot, carby goodness is where it’s at! The Pizza aux Champignons, is topped with a glorious mix of Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushroom, while the Pizza aux Legumes, is bedecked with Sundried Tomatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Salsa Verde… both so delicious, that even dairy aficionados won’t miss the cheese!
Leading onto Plats Principaux, diners will be treated to robust dishes that marry exceptional flavours and Bagatelle’s trademark culinary style. Poule des Bois Roti, sees ultra-succulent Josper Roasted Maitake Mushrooms lavished on a bed of Olive Oil Mash, Lemon Confit and Herb Dressing– c’est magnifique! Le Potager is another hearty and delicious dish- Grilled Seasonal Vegetables atop Toasted Sourdough Bread and Piperade Sauce
Vegan dessert lovers rejoice as the Tarte Bagatelle fuses Bitter Chocolate, Coconut Sorbet and Mango Puree, alternatively cleanse the palate with a refreshing Selection de Sorbets– Coconut, Cocoa and Blood Orange.