IT’S ALL ABOUT ALVIN

Chef Alvin Leung brings culinary innovation to Demon Duck

All About The Duck

Celebrity chef Alvin Leung, known as the Demon Chef, has brought his unique culinary approach to the Middle East with the opening of Demon Duck, his first restaurant in the region. The restaurant’s name is an amalgamation of Alvin’s fierce personality and a traditional Chinese dish - Peking duck. With Demon Duck, Chef Leung has crafted an innovative, pan-Asian menu that adds a creative twist to much-loved Cantonese, Malaysian and Chinese classics.

Located at Caesars Palace Dubai, Demon Duck’s interiors are inspired by the streets of Hong Kong and feature bold neon lights, graffiti, and contemporary art. The restaurant offers an alfrescostyle dining experience in a beautiful outdoor garden terrace, with an energetic ambience and playful theatricality that reflect Chef Leung’s high energy and eccentric personality.

Along with the food, guests can enjoy cocktails inspired by the nightlife of Hong Kong in a trendy speakeasy-style lounge. The menu offers a variety of signature dishes, including the signature shrimp toast, Demon hummus, and the signature wagyu tenderloin A8 – a flavour explosion of Singaporean pepper sauce, mushroom, tasty garlic chips, and aromatic pineapple shawarma for a sweet finish. But the star of the show is Chef Leung’s slow-roasted Demon Duck, which is aged for 14 days, slow-cooked to keep the meat tender, and then cooked at high temperatures to make the skin extra crispy. The duck is carved and sliced table-side and served with Calamansi buns, traditional pancakes, cucumber, green onion, and hoisin sauce. Available in limited quantities daily, pre-booking the duck is highly recommended.

Demon Duck is a unique addition to Dubai’s vibrant culinary scene, offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience that combines modernised Asian dishes with a trendy, energetic atmosphere. With Chef Leung’s culinary expertise and unique approach to cooking, Demon Duck is sure to leave a lasting impression on foodies and casual diners alike.

Lunch Is The New Brunch

Head to Demon Duck for a Saturday lunch that offers an alternative to the typical brunch scene in Dubai. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing drive to the restaurant, where you can indulge in some of Chef Alvin Leung’s classic dishes in a serene beachside setting.

Designed with great food, a relaxed ambience, attentive service, and quality time with friends or family in mind, the lunch is perfect for those who want to unwind and recharge.

The menu features some of Chef Leung’s signature dishes, including the Duck CSB - a delicious combination of char siu, milk bun, and a Mexican bun topping, and the shrimp toast served with salted lemon mayonnaise and chives. The Demon a l’orange, flambéed duck breast with dried aged Chinese mandarin and char siu sauce, is also not to be missed.

Other dishes include the fillet of sea bass with sambal beurre blanc, salmon roe, and maitake mushrooms, the wagyu beef noodles with capsicum and bean sprouts, and the Demon fried rice with mushroom xo, porcini, maitake, olive leaf, and Singapore crunch.

The lunch is priced at Dhs228 per person for a three-course meal, with an option to add on a wine pairing, too.

A Match Made In Caesars

Chef Alvin Leung has teamed up with his protégé, Chef Eric Chong, to curate four-hands dinners that take place twice a year, creating an experience that should not be missed. Chong, who won the title of Canada’s first MasterChef in 2014, went on to complete a prestigious apprenticeship in Hong Kong under the guidance of Chef Leung. The two mavericks then teamed up to open R&D in Toronto, which was recently awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin, following the success of Leung’s two Michelin starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong and one Michelin starred Bo London.

The visit of Chef Leung and Chef Chong to Dubai marks a rare occasion for the local dining scene, offering an opportunity to get up close and personal with international icons and embrace an exciting culinary concept. Promising to leave a lasting impression on every guest, the four-hands dinners are a sensory experience that defy the ordinary, boasting authentic Asian elements infused with playfulness and creativity.

Demon Duck, Caesars Palace Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Tues to Sun 6pm to midnight, Sat 12.30pm to 3.30pm then 6pm to midnight. Tel: (0)4 556 6466. caesars.com