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Decent But Unremarkable Food | Average Location/Ambiance | Recommended
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One of the longest serving eateries in Karachi.
Went here with friends for brunch. The food is OK without bring anything more.
1. The traditional Pakistani stews/curries are good.
2. The grills are good but some of the chicken pieces I had were undercooked.
3. The dessert selection was rather unexciting.
Overall, an OK dining experience but I have definitely had better.
Verdict: Recommended VERY cautiously
Food/ Quality - 3/5
Location/ Ambiance - 4/5
Price (Value for Money) - 4/5
Service - 3/5
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One of the longest serving eateries in Karachi.
Went here with friends for brunch. The food is OK without bring anything more.
1. The traditional Pakistani stews/curries are good.
2. The grills are good but some of the chicken pieces I had were undercooked.
3. The dessert selection was rather unexciting.
Overall, an OK dining experience but I have definitely had better.
Verdict: Recommended VERY cautiously
Food/ Quality - 3/5
Location/ Ambiance - 4/5
Price (Value for Money) - 4/5
Service - 3/5
Average Coffee | Sad Location | Skip
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A rather dated location serving very average, run-of-the-mill food and drink in JLT. Not impressed.
I went to this place for an early morning meeting over coffee before heading out to Abu Dhabi. The coffee (flat white) was quite average (maybe 6/10) and the ambiance was a huge let down.
I've scored the cafe a 3 knowing that unlike me, many people might not be looking for specialty coffees and might be more interested in their other foodstuff (bakery items, sandwiches etc) - which I did not try.
For me, at least, with so many options around in Dubai (and JLT), Public Cafe was a one-time experience, not to be repeated.
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A rather dated location serving very average, run-of-the-mill food and drink in JLT. Not impressed.
I went to this place for an early morning meeting over coffee before heading out to Abu Dhabi. The coffee (flat white) was quite average (maybe 6/10) and the ambiance was a huge let down.
I've scored the cafe a 3 knowing that unlike me, many people might not be looking for specialty coffees and might be more interested in their other foodstuff (bakery items, sandwiches etc) - which I did not try.
For me, at least, with so many options around in Dubai (and JLT), Public Cafe was a one-time experience, not to be repeated.
Fantastic Food — Excellent Service — Great Ambiance — Highly Recommended
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We first discovered tasha’s when living in South Africa and fell in love with the family friendly ambiance, chic settings, and high quality food.
Thrilled to reacquaint with this fabulous chain fifteen years later in Dubai - and the chain (much expanded now) continues to impress and delight me with their service quality.
This location in Dubai Marina Mall has a feel very different than their other locations - largely because it is inside a busy mall. I definitely like their other locations.
Most of their dishes are fabulous - with the St Francis and the mushroom toast being my favorites. Enjoy their on-site, freshly squeezed fruit juices.
Highly recommended.
Food/ Quality - 5/5
Location/ Ambiance - 4/5
Price (Value for Money) - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Others 5/5 (Family Friendly)
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We first discovered tasha’s when living in South Africa and fell in love with the family friendly ambiance, chic settings, and high quality food.
Thrilled to reacquaint with this fabulous chain fifteen years later in Dubai - and the chain (much expanded now) continues to impress and delight me with their service quality.
This location in Dubai Marina Mall has a feel very different than their other locations - largely because it is inside a busy mall. I definitely like their other locations.
Most of their dishes are fabulous - with the St Francis and the mushroom toast being my favorites. Enjoy their on-site, freshly squeezed fruit juices.
Highly recommended.
Food/ Quality - 5/5
Location/ Ambiance - 4/5
Price (Value for Money) - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Others 5/5 (Family Friendly)
Well-planned development in Dubai, with modern residences and all the amenities one would need near-by — restaurants, community convenience stores, cafes, etc.
The only challenge is accessibility - it is a nightmare to get in and out of Jumeirah Lake Towers (JKT). New residents beware!
We were tempted to look at residential options in JLT but finally decided against it given the accessibility problems.
The only challenge is accessibility - it is a nightmare to get in and out of Jumeirah Lake Towers (JKT). New residents beware!
We were tempted to look at residential options in JLT but finally decided against it given the accessibility problems.
Exceptionally Good Food | Fantastic Ambiance | Helpful Staff | Highly Recommended
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Wonderful, authentic Thai fine food - one of the best Thai restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Kiin is housed in an artfully decorated, beautiful location. What stands out is the attention to detail - from the choice of furniture to the warm but white hues in the room and the tasteful light fixtures.
It is the food, however, that distinguishes Kiin from the hundreds of other Thai places across the GTA. The cuisine at Kiin is Royal-Thai inspired, meaning the ingredients, flavors, tastes, and spices are more refined than found elsewhere. The effort and focus pays off in the form of a delectable experience.
On our most recent visit, we joined them for brunch and tried and loved:
- Chor Muang (steamed Thai flower dumplings made with peanut, pickled radish, and coconut filling) - 8/10
- Som Tum Thai (green papaya, tomato, yard long beans, poached shrimp, dried shrimp, bird’s eye chilli, thai garlic, lime, fish sauce, roasted peanuts) - 9/10
- Jhok (Thai rice porridge, housemade chicken meatballs, sous vide egg, crispy vermicelli noodles, ginger, green onion, coriander) - 10/10
- Pad Thai (red-flame stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind-palm sugar sauce, chives, egg, and grilled chicken) - 7/10 (maybe because the chicken was cooked separately and hence not infused with flavor/taste as expected)
The only thing we tried and didn’t like much was the Patong Gho (Thai crullers served with sang kaya)
The one thing we had tried on a previous visit and didn’t get this time (not available during brunch) was the Miang Kung | Wild Betel Leaf Wrap containing shrimp, pomelo, shallots, ginger, roasted coconut, peanut, red chili, tamarind sauce, lime). It is truly divine - we will return for it.
Overall Verdict: Highly Recommended
Food/ Quality - 5/5
Location/ Ambiance - 5/5
Price (Value for Money) - 5/5
Service - 5/5
Others 5/5 (Attention to Detail)
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Wonderful, authentic Thai fine food - one of the best Thai restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Kiin is housed in an artfully decorated, beautiful location. What stands out is the attention to detail - from the choice of furniture to the warm but white hues in the room and the tasteful light fixtures.
It is the food, however, that distinguishes Kiin from the hundreds of other Thai places across the GTA. The cuisine at Kiin is Royal-Thai inspired, meaning the ingredients, flavors, tastes, and spices are more refined than found elsewhere. The effort and focus pays off in the form of a delectable experience.
On our most recent visit, we joined them for brunch and tried and loved:
- Chor Muang (steamed Thai flower dumplings made with peanut, pickled radish, and coconut filling) - 8/10
- Som Tum Thai (green papaya, tomato, yard long beans, poached shrimp, dried shrimp, bird’s eye chilli, thai garlic, lime, fish sauce, roasted peanuts) - 9/10
- Jhok (Thai rice porridge, housemade chicken meatballs, sous vide egg, crispy vermicelli noodles, ginger, green onion, coriander) - 10/10
- Pad Thai (red-flame stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind-palm sugar sauce, chives, egg, and grilled chicken) - 7/10 (maybe because the chicken was cooked separately and hence not infused with flavor/taste as expected)
The only thing we tried and didn’t like much was the Patong Gho (Thai crullers served with sang kaya)
The one thing we had tried on a previous visit and didn’t get this time (not available during brunch) was the Miang Kung | Wild Betel Leaf Wrap containing shrimp, pomelo, shallots, ginger, roasted coconut, peanut, red chili, tamarind sauce, lime). It is truly divine - we will return for it.
Overall Verdict: Highly Recommended
Food/ Quality - 5/5
Location/ Ambiance - 5/5
Price (Value for Money) - 5/5
Service - 5/5
Others 5/5 (Attention to Detail)