Open Flame Kitchen, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
Open Flame Kitchen, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
Open Flame Kitchen – OFK is located on the first floor of the iconic Fashion Avenue in Dubai Mall. It is the iconic restaurant concept of Gastronomica, which is a famous original high-end restaurant concept restaurant operator.
The experiential dining venue has simple and stylish interiors, a partially visible glass wall kitchen and a spectacular outdoor terrace. Look forward to international-style barbecues, as well as other creative delicacies offered at the on-site counter, including sushi. It will be described in detail later.
OFK’s unique concept revolves around the theme of open kitchen experience, providing diners with the opportunity to explore flame cooking and draw inspiration from international influences. This is done by three grills in the restaurant; parrilla from Latin America, tandoor from North India, and robata grill from Japanese cooking methods.
Highlights:
If you have a chance to sit down outdoors, go for it. The view of the fountain in downtown Dubai is spectacular. We visited on a weekday, sitting in a place indoors, but still went to look at the outdoor terrace. With the end of summer, this space is absolutely breathtaking.
The digital menu offers impressive dishes in different sections, the most prominent being the open flame cooking method. Tips, please contact the staff who can help choose the menu according to your preferences. We did it and got an unforgettable dining experience.
Our evening started with free sesame charcoal tortilla chips and labneh. This is an amazing. We can only say that this is a fight for the last one.
Next is the Pacific maki from the raw and salad part, full of tropical island flavor, different from what we have eaten before. Spicy rock prawns, mango, avocado, roasted coconut and chili mayonnaise provide a bright delicacy for each roll.
Then we turn to the Small Bites section of the menu and indulge in the Tiger Prawn Hatayaki with Yuzu Koshu Butter; Wagyu skewer with chili maple soy sauce glaze and crispy garlic, melts in your mouth. Roast beef is skewered in a folded ribbon-like manner, cooked to rare perfection.
I like Wagyu short rib dumplings, but when we discovered the 48-hour sous-vide cooking method and short ribs, we had to indulge. What follows is an indescribable texture and taste. This sinful dish is served in a sweet pepper glaze, topped with crispy fried ginger and garlic, and topped with Ito togarashi.
I need to catch my breath at this time, I took a cherry-flavored drink to the outdoors, just in time to catch up with the fascinating water, music and light spectacle. My dining partner followed by a holy pear featuring basil and lemon.
We skipped the pasta and pizza and chose the lobster fried rice in the rice dishes. After finishing the table, the sumptuous dishes were distributed to the two to share, including the rich bone marrow, the umami taste of oyster sauce and the large pieces of lobster. We supplement our carbohydrates with citrus miso black cod, jalapeno and yuzu miso from the Robata grill.
The spicy passion fruit punch and sprinkled golden peppers made me sip next, which surprised me. I like this drink; but if you like sweets, this may not be for you. Mustard lemonade with lemon and ginger beer provides a balanced blend of spicy and citrus flavors.
When we saw tiramisu on the menu, we had to make room for dessert. The Italian dessert with coffee on the table is light and luxurious; enough for two people to stuff in, especially if you end up being stuffed like us.
judgment:
A chic experiential dining destination in a high-end space. Don’t let that fool you. OFK Dubai is a warm and pleasant environment, suitable for romantic date nights, where you can leave a deep impression, suitable for casual pursuits after shopping and spectacular cold scenes.
Book now:
Everyday from 12pm to 11:40pm. Call +9714 386 3599. Visit Instagram.