COLONIAL TREATS

Indochine Dubai offers something for everyone through its bouquet of experiences

Indochine Dubai, the first and only international outpost of the legendary French-Vietnamese restaurant of New York, which opened its doors in the Big Apple back in 1984 and has since become a cult favourite. Doing justice to its parent, the DIFC venue was included in the first-ever MENA’s 50 Best Restaurant awards held in Abu Dhabi, this February. Given its location within DIFC, Indochine is a magnet for Dubai’s fashionable dining epicureans seeking an exceptional dining experience. Serving a carefully curated menu of French-Vietnamese dishes and a wide array of cocktails, Indochine is an ideal venue for a leisurely business lunch during the week, or for dinner and drinks with family and friends in the evenings.

Pomelo Salad, Vietnamese Ravioli, Caramel Black Cod, Typhoon Shelter Prawn and Shaking Beef, among others, are the favourites among regular diners. Signature cocktails of the house include the Indochine Martini or the Perfume River, a heady mix of lime leaf, elderflower, ginger, bergamot and celery. The selection of desserts includes Indochine classics such as the Honeycomb and Chocolate Ganache, or the rich and creamy Creme Caramel.

Echoing the tropical aesthetic of the New York flagship, Indochine’s interiors feature the iconic ‘Martinique’ wallpaper. The exquisite main dining room is filled with decorative colonial furniture and tropical palm trees, complete with emerald-green leather booths in front of a sultry bar.

For those who love al fresco dining, Indochine boasts a lush outdoor terrace, featuring the restaurant’s trademark tropical décor, complete with a leafy canopy and tropical flowers. For a more intimate affair, the terrace can be reserved for large groups or private events, making it the ideal setting for groups as well as more intimate affairs.

Indochine has curated a bouquet of dining and entertainment packages to cater to the needs of its customers.

Bistrotheque is the new Saturday brunch launched this summer. Between 12pm and 4pm, guests can indulge in a carefully curated menu of French-Vietnamese dishes and exciting cocktails, while accompanied by the live music experience of the house band.

L’apéro Indo Happy Hour is a casual yet chic affair from Monday to Friday, between 4pm and 7pm. Patrons can enjoy a refreshed menu boasting a fine selection of grape, hops, signature house spirits and speciality cocktails, along with an array of small bites to choose from.

On Mondays, 8pm onwards, Indochine’s famed Room84 provides a stripped-back night of live music featuring performances by singers who perform in a series of live sets, accompanied by some of the best musicians in the UAE, all in an intimate setting.

Pour Les Femmes Ladies Night, on Wednesdays between 7pm and 11:30pm, offers a lively evening with a sultry ambience, courtesy of Indochine’s stylish tropical décor and red-lit lounge combined with smooth beats by the house DJ. Patrons can choose from a curated menu comprising Indochine’s most popular dishes and signature cocktails, such as Crystal Truffle Dumplings or Sea Bream Carpaccio, with some Lychee Saketini or grape by the glass to wash it down.

Indochine’s Business Lunch, served from Monday to Friday, between 12pm to 4pm, offers sharing starters, a choice of one main and sorbet for dessert. Highlights include a selection of starters such as Duck and Banana Blossom Salad and the famous Vietnamese Ravioli, while mains include the classic Shaking Beef, Caramel Black Cod, and Wok Tossed Rice Noodles, amongst others.

Indochine manages to be an excellent all-rounder among Dubai’s competitive fine-dine scene, through its combination of exotic cuisine, cosy and lush dining spaces, and a meaningful bouquet of dining and entertainment options.