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FOOD NEWS Victor’s Bar & Restaurant

Simple pub food in a bustling bar with great character

Open Sun-Wed noon-1am;
Thu-Sat noon-2am. Licensed.
Hilton Capital Grand, Sheikh
Rashid Bin Zayed Street
(02 666 5508).

We’ve said it before, but this
is a pub with a sense of fun
and a warm welcome. Since
opening in January 2017,
Victor’s has forced its way into
the established order of similar
99 SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT venues (e.g. Cooper’s and
A nine-course Omakase lunch menu is McGettigan’s), offering good
now available on weekdays. deals, theme nights, plenty
Dhs199. Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm. of sport and pub grub.
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island Food is not its strongest
(02 672 3333). point, though. We’ve eaten here
a few times, and while there’s The fish part of the fish and recommend sticking to the likes
nothing poor about the classic chips is excellent – a good of burgers over the salads.
dishes, it’s not the most mind- portion with crispy, golden batter The pub’s second year
blowing selection. and flaky white meat inside. promises a new, improved
Our latest visit is on a quiet The chips, we barely touch, the menu, we hear. It could
lunchtime, and there are only a skinny fries don’t have anywhere make Victor’s a real all-round Eating Out
couple of others in the venue. near enough texture or flavour. contender if done right.
Despite that, service is a little Chunky chips are in order,
slow at first. Once we order, we think. A side of breaded THE BOTTOM LINE A top spot
though, things pick up. onion rings is okay, and we’d with decent grub.

BILL US A receipt reviewed

NAHAAM CHOTA
Spanish Week will include a special
menu every weeknight, a themed Friday
brunch and a Saturday barbecue. 3
Feb 18-24. Jumeirah at Etihad
1
Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666). THE CHICKEN
THE PLACE Tender chunks of
A funky homage to Indian chicken marinated in
culture with a cool and a spicy sauce for a
colourful setting and tastebud-tingling treat.
Bollywood films to watch Comes with fluffy naan.
while you dine.

4
THE KEBAB
2
Ground lamb laced with
THE STARTER a dry heat that runs
A generous serving of through every bite.
crispy pakora dipped in Just the right amount
a refreshing mint chutney of spiciness.
SUGARMOO sauce makes for a
Veganuary may be over, but that hasn’t beautiful palate pleaser.
stopped Sugarmoo from introducing a
new vegan range of cakes.
Various prices. www.sugarmoo.com
(800 78427)
Open daily 10am-10pm. Unlicensed. The Walk at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus (02 633 3411).
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