Dear Influencer, Veganuary invited non-Vegans to try opting for a Vegan lifestyle in the month of January. Maybe this post is your cue to try being Vegetarian for a day! Veganuary or not – the rise towards clean and green eating is rising.
In its annual report, Brandwatch examined social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit and Instagram, and studied their most popular Influencers and their dominant terms and topics.
It turned out that 54% of food Influencers reported on ‘Veganism’ on Twitter, whilst only 24% wrote tweets about Gluten-free products and 22% of Influencers discussed ‘Vegetarian’ diets. On Instagram, about 64 Million new contributions and posts with the hashtag #Vegan were recorded.
With clean and green food awareness on the rise, let us take a look at 5 of the most Instagrammable Vegetarian places in Dubai, for Influencers to dine in:
Epitome Dubai:
Epitome focuses on plant-based food and drinks, for those following vegan or vegetarian diets. It has a menu filled with global cuisine inspired by India, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and China, and customers can expect the likes of Cantonese lotus crisps, Tempura bean sprouts, Joohpuri Paneer Tikka, Balinese Tofu and Rice and; Elephant Garlic, Basil Sticky Rice and Avocado Tikka Masala, a signature recipe with Tandoori Avocados and baby Tomato Makhani sauce. The sound of this just makes our mouth water.
The interiors are an interesting fusion of art-deco pieces and Roman statues, with deep blue and red seating, turquoise walls with mythical murals, and a monochrome zig-zag floor pattern. There’s both indoor seating and an outdoor area, with promises of pool brunches, ladies’ nights, and live entertainment in due course. Shisha is available from the restaurant’s expansive terrace. This makes the perfect spot to dine and lounge in.
Gia Dubai:
GIA is not only a top-notch Italian restaurant, but as many Mediterranean cuisines, this is a great Vegetarian friendly spot to pass by on your tour of Dubai for the views and the food. Located in the Fashion Avenue of The Dubai Mall, GIA has a spectacular view of the Dubai Fountains and carries its artistic expression in the presentation in all its dishes and even drinks. GIA serves Vegetarian dishes all-day with delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including some of their top meals which are the Burrata e Pomodoro and Tagliolini Cacio e Pepe.
Comptoir 102:
The concept has become a favorite for healthy eating and a hidden treasure for discerning shoppers with its curated eclectic mix of fashion, interior design and furniture from around the globe. The store, nestled in the heart of old Jumeirah, between sea and palm trees, is a little sanctuary away from the malls. The original building inspired from 70’s Californian villas with Moorish accents, has been entirely redesigned by the owners.
Comptoir 102 launched in 2012 and established its legitimacy as one of the best concept stores in the city offering a vast Vegetarian + Vegan menu.
Yoko Sizzlers:
This winter, head to this two decade old Dubai restaurant, Yoko Sizzlers to indulge in the warmth of the hot sizzling Vegetarian dishes. Choose from seven varieties of Vegetarian sizzlers drizzled with secret in-house sauces. From Vegetarian satellite to veg shashlik, Vegetarian Exotica and Spaghetti & Cheese sizzlers, it’s a Vegetarian delight at Yoko Sizzlers. Complete the meal with a hot soup and hot chocolate sizzling brownie.
Masti Dubai:
A fine dining restaurant with a colourful seaside location in Dubai’s Jumeirah district, Masti brings the weird, the wonderful and the woah-that’s-good factor to Indian fusion cooking. And that’s all thanks to the inspired creativity of Chef Prashant Chipkar, whose dishes are familiar, but dialled to 11 – from Stracciatella-infused Butter Chicken to Waffle-style Dosa. There’s an abundance of personality in every single bite, with plates borrowing inspiration and ingredients from cuisines as varied as South Africa, Italy and Peru.
The interiors of this restaurant are worth all the buzz and hype they’ve managed to gather around them. In, Masti crafts a narrative that is representative of India for the restaurant’s global visitors, with all its distinct quirks. As a larger gesture, the contemporizing of traditional Indian crafts – as opposed to a replication of Indian motifs via modern means –has been imbibed in the design intent.
Mohalla:
Mohalla, UAE’s home-grown award-winning Indian restaurant has introduced a new menu from January 2022. Â Located in the fashionable quarters of Dubai Design District, Mohalla is an intimate and soulful experience with a contemporary twist on their Indian dishes, Mohalla is a suitable place for all nationalities to visit. It is located in the up-beat neighborhood of Dubai Design District and nurtures a perfect cozy atmosphere to dine with family.
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