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Honest, independent reviews of the restaurants, cafés and bakeries I have eaten at lately.

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Grilled flank steak topped with green chimichurri

Ember Steak House: worth every dirham

A perfectly rested rib-eye, crisp potatoes and a grill chef who knows exactly when to stop.

Marinated short ribs sizzling on a Korean barbecue grill with kimchi and lettuce

Seoul Garden: barbecue night done right

Marinated short rib, endless side dishes and a buzzing room that is great for groups.

Charred roast cauliflower with tahini sauce and smoked carrots

The Green Fork goes all in on vegetables

Charred cauliflower, smoked carrots and a dessert menu that needs no dairy at all.

An almond croissant dusted with icing sugar next to a cappuccino

Maple Bake & Cake: morning pastry heaven

The almond croissant alone is worth setting an early alarm for.

A layered chocolate cake with a slice cut on a white cake stand

Sukkar Dessert Lounge: a late-night sweet spot

Saffron milk cake, pistachio kunafa and Arabic coffee poured until midnight.

A wicker basket of tomatoes, lemons and fresh basil

A long lunch at Hatta Farm Table

Six courses from the farm’s own garden and a mountain view you will want to photograph all afternoon.

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