The French-Vietnamese restaurant and bar have been known for hosting the A-listers of America since its opening in 1984, so we can’t wait to see who frequents their Dubai outpost. Old-timers aside, new-age superstars such as models Bella Hadid, Joan Smalls, and rapper A$AP Ferg have been spotted in the space. That the restaurant launched its first international outpost in Dubai is a bit of a culinary coup.
With tropical décor and chic interior design, the cool spot also offers up an interesting menu with signature dishes including Vietnamese ravioli, made with rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, alongside new additions such as lamb char siu – slow-cooked lamb neck in a honey glaze, and amok cambodgien, steamed sea bream in banana leaf, coconut lemongrass custard, chili sauce, scallions, and ginger. There’s also an inventive range of mixed drinks.
The Dubai branch will certainly be serving more than simply the famed noodle broth. On the menu are some classic Indochine dishes from the New York restaurant, such as Amok Cambodgien (steamed sea bream in banana leaf) and Vietnamese ravioli (rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms). Nguyen also wanted to add his own touch to the list. Recommended dishes exclusive to Dubai are lamb char siu (slow-cooked lamb in the honey glaze), black cod, and wok-tossed rice noodles.
