With the winter season in full swing, most of us have bumped up our must-eat list with some warm, and hearty dishes fit for the season. Whether that dish is a hot bowl of ramen, an Irish coffee, or indulgent hot chicken wings, spicy, sweet and soothing winter comfort foods always make the UAE cold-ish climate delightful. We have picked up some perfect-to-indulge-in winter comfort foods, as well as where to find them.
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Winter Comfort Foods to Indulge In
Ramen at Spheerz
An apple a day may not always keep the doctor away, but, a bowl of ramen served at Spheerz might! The homegrown concept, located in Marina Cubes, Mina Rashid, serves portions of hearty protein on a mound of springy noodles and a steaming basin of broth with a Miso base, topped with a soft-boiled egg, beansprout, sweet corn, spring onion, and sesame seeds.
Prices start at AED 35.
Spheerz – 00971 4 330 1404.
Hot Chocolate From Pastryology
Who could ever refuse a cup of creamy, rich hot cocoa? The cherry on top of this list of winter comfort foods is a decadent cup or two of hot chocolate made with Valrhona chocolate and marshmallow fluff at the dessert spot, Pastryology, located in Marina Cubes, Mina Rashid. The Smores Hot Chocolate is priced at AED 30.
For more visit www.pastryology.ae.
Baos at NARA Pan Asian
You can make your winter a little warmer with hot, fluffy and freshly steamed Baos at NARA Pan Asian, located in Cluster A, JLT. NARA takes their Baos seriously with a dedicated Monday night labeled ‘Take a Bao’ where the gem offers diners a choice of 4 Baos with 3 complimentary house beverages for only AED 89.
For more info: 00971 4 421 1356.
Hot Wings at the Wok Boyz
A signature appetizer from the Wok Boyz menu, these dynamite, flavor-packed Spicy Korean Wings bring a piece of Korean-cuisine culture to the heart of Dubai. These must-have wings are tossed in the wok with a harmonious, fiery blend of Sriracha sauce and Gochugaru chilies. And to make it even better, the folks at the Wok Boyz, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, have launched a brand new, steal-deal themed night titled Wicked Wing Wednesdays, offering the spicy Korean Wings for AED 3 a pop every Wednesday!
For more information, visit www.wokboyz.com.
What are your go-to winter comfort foods; either homemade or from a restaurant?
About the Author
- Esther Lackie
- Aesthetics enthusiast, in love with running; marketing and PR pro during the day, an amateur chef and wine taster behind closed doors.
