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Indochine

Dubai, UAE

Cool spot for trendy vibes and bold dishes

On the Pass

Steven Nguyen

Pastry Chef

Clio Alexia Andriopoulou

What to expect? Helmed by executive chef Steve Nguyen, Indochine has firmly established itself as a chic and trendy dining spot in Dubai serving up bold French-Vietnamese dishes, in a setting that feels cosy and intimate.

From New York to Dubai: It’s the Middle Eastern outpost of the original Indochine, which opened in the 1980s, and follows its mothership with the tropical-inspired interiors, greenery and foot-tapping music. Nguyen even spent a week with the team in the Big Apple, absorbing all he could, before putting his own spin on dishes in Dubai.

Traditions with a twist: The menu offers Indochine classics such as the Vietnamese ravioli, but also has the culinary team playing with flavours and textures – resulting in the likes of the crowd favourite, lamb char sui.

Drink up: The cocktails are worth a mention; regulars often pop by for a quick tipple even if they don’t have time for a full meal. Pick from the Indochine Martini or La Poste (which blends white rum with a signature red plum cordial, yuzu and lime), or even the Penny Lee (featuring grilled pineapple rum, roasted coconut liqueur, italian bitters, lime and passion fruit).

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