If you’re a snap-happy food lover, you know the importance of choosing a dish that lands high on the attractiveness scale.
From bright garnishes to aesthetically pleasing presentations, if you are heading to Time Out Market Dubai and looking for a delicious dish to grab the attention of your social media followers there are plenty to choose from.
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With 17 fantastic vendors, a chai tea trolley and three bars, it can be tricky to know what to pick at the Souk Al Bahar dining destination, but if Insta-worthy is what you are after here’s our top pick.
21Grams – Spinach phyllo pie
Balkan bakery 21grams has a spinach phyllo pie crammed full with fresh greens and creamy cheese. Cleverly wrapped into a pretty spiral, it’s pretty to look at too.
Dhs54.
Al Fanar – Prawn biriyani
Making biriyani look good is a tough job, but topping it with monster prawns is one way to go. Try these prawns with slow-cooked biryani rice topped with crispy fried onion and coriander. If you’re snapping for the grid, capture the piping hot prawns giving off steam to really add some pizazz to the shot.
Dhs59.
BB Social – Habibti
Crunchy crab legs peeking out of a bao bun make BB Social Dining’s ‘habibti’ one special snack to showcase on your socials. Make sure to grab a pic before you chomp down on the fried softshell crab paired with a watercress and wasabi dressing for a flavourful kick. You’ll be the envy of your neighbours in the Market too, as this is one dish that gets everyone’s attention.
Dhs64.
Boon Coffee – Almond croissant
Start the day by making your social media followers green with envy by posting a picture of a yummy almond croissant from Boon Coffee. Bite into the layers of delicious flaky pastry to reveal gooey almond paste.
Dhs14.
Fulvio’s – Ricotta cheese & spinach ravioli
Mamma mia. The plump discs of pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach and drenched in tomato sauce from Fulvio’s is one vibrant plate meal. Can you resist diving straight in before taking that photo?
Dhs69.
Lana Lusa – Francesinha
The simplicity of Lana Lusa’s francesinha is what makes it so beautiful and worthy of a spot on any wannabe food blogger’s grid. The Portuguese sandwich is filled with veal ham and finished with a perfectly fried egg on top.
Dhs91.
Liban – Cold mezze assortment
Tabbouleh, mutabal, hummus and fattoush come together as part of the cold mezze assortment from Liban by Allo Beirut. The vibrant salads and smooth and creamy dips will brighten your day, and your feed.
Dhs42.
Long Teng –Deluxe dimsum platter
A platter always means plenty of food and the mixed deluxe dimsum platter from Long Teng is just this as it features steamed chicken xiao long bao, scallop siew mai and shrimp dumplings.
Dhs88.
Masti – Chipotle paneer tikka
The chipotle paneer tikka from Masti is a feast for the eyes. The paneer is marinated in a smoky chipotle spice and cooked in a tandoor leaving it glistening under a warm orange glaze. The side salad is just as bright with orange and red berries mingled in with leaves. We call that picture perfect.
Dhs40.
Mattar – Sandwich club
Oak smoked chicken, cured beef bacon and soft-boiled egg layered inside slices of toasted brioche make Mattar’s sandwich club one delicious meal to show off. Okay, it’s not the prettiest plate, but who cares when a sambo is this jam-packed?
Dhs65.
Pickl – The chicken sando
Whenever ordering a sando from Pickl it is absolutely obligatory to post about it on your Instagram Stories. Fresh fried chicken with potato bun, lettuce, dill pickles and comeback sauce make it a winning combo in the taste bud arena and the way the items are perfectly layered means a capture is always easy.
Dhs38.
Pitfire- Pepperoni primo
Practice your cheese pull when you order a pepperoni primo from pizza favourite Pitfire. The gooey cheese scattered with tasty pepperoni slices on a thin sourdough base looks delectable in real life and on camera. Say cheese.
Dhs59.
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki – Crispy ebi
Coated with black and white sesame, orange tobiko, filled with prawn and avo, and finished off with spicy mayo and chives, this stunning roll is a bright, fresh and funky addition to your social stories.
Dhs65.
Scoopi – Salted caramel with popcorn
You won’t regret putting anything from Scoopi’s menu on the grid but if you need a suggestion we say go for the salted caramel with popcorn. That’s if you can resist popping a handful of the sweet treat straight in your mouth. Popcorn comes topped with a massive scoop of salted caramel ice cream and covered in sweet sauce.
Dhs45.
Slab – Crispy fish tacos
The crispy fish tacos from Slab’s kitchen really catch the eye. Sea bass wrapped in a crispy batter paired with purple cabbage, coriander, spicy mayo, lime and red radish mean that a whole host of vibrant colours are on the plate. Five out of five for flavour and flair.
Dhs70.
The Lighthouse – Pastry and Dessert –Passionfruit & yuzu cheesecake
Sunshine on a plate comes to mind when looking at the passion fruit and yuzu cheesecake from The Lighthouse. The creamy dessert has a hazelnut base and baked cheesecake filling and is topped with a passionfruit and yuzu gelée.
Dhs49.
Vietnamese Foodies – Avocado wasabi prawn
Fun presentation always helps when snapping content and Vietnamese Foodies serves up its tower of avocado wasabi prawns inside a cast iron dish on top of crispy shreds of prawn crackers.
Dhs36.
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