Sankalp, Oud Metha, Dubai, U.A.E.

SANKALP, OUD METHA, DUBAI, U.A.E.

Contact No: 009714 379 5493 / 94
 

Website: www.sankalponline.com
 

Dine In + Take Away + Delivery (Terms & Conditions Apply)
 

Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM / 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM (On Weekdays) & 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM / 6:30 PM- 12:30 AM (On Weekends)

 

Go Green with some Vegetarian Delights!

Located opposite Sunrise Super Market in Oud Metha Road, an area famous for endless eateries, Sankalp, a part of Sankalp Group, specializes in authentic North and South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine.


Signage

Sankalp (Meaning: Determination and Dedication) Group, a chain of specialty restaurants serving customers from different parts of India and U.S.A., Canada, London and Australia through brands like Snkalp, Saffron and Sam's Pizza.  has pledged to provide unmatched dining experience by maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, service and customer delight.


Mission Statement

After facing the challenge of finding a suitable parking spot, I and my dining companion explored different dining options and decided to confine ourselves to some vegetarian delights at Sankalp.

Sankalp features vibrant ambiance and minimalist décor mixed with wooden walls, simple wooden seating and a combination of elongated lamps and spot bulbs hooked onto the ceiling setting the tone for a casual dining experience.



Interior 

From the extensive list of Vegetarian North Indian offerings and Non – Alcoholic Beverages, I and my dining companion settled for the flavorsome and moderately spicy Tandoori Sizzler, an assortment of barbecued pieces (2 pieces of each) of three different types of Paneer (Cottage Cheese), Cauliflower, Potato and Vegetable Kababs garnished with Indian Sause served on a sizzler plate with a tantalizing appetite stimulating aroma and a regular soda.




Tandoori Sizzler

In order to satisfy our curiosity about Italian offerings in Sam's Pizza menu, we tried the Garlic Bread with Cheese (4 pieces per serving), which was a bit too greasy for my taste.


Garlic Bread With Cheese

Welcoming, friendly and proactive staff and prompt service exemplified good service quality. One of the attendants patiently guided us through the menu and recommended options based on our preferences. However we felt ignored when we had to ask the staff twice for a condiment and rushed as we were asked to make the payment directly at the cash counter. These little missteps have subtracted some quality points from our dining experience.

Appetizing Food and Friendly and Courteous Staff contributed to provide good value for money.

On a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being Poor and 5 being Exceptional, I rate this restaurant as 3.4 (in between Good and Very Good) with highest ratings on Restaurant Décor, Food Taste, and Friendly Staff.

A casual dining joint offering some delectable vegetarian delights!

Bill for Two:

Tandoori Sizzler:                          AED 28

Garlic Bread With Cheese:           AED 05

Soda:                                             AED 03

TOTAL:                                        AED 36 (AED 18 Per Head)

Prices included in this review are as of November, 2013 and are subject to change.

Rainforest Cafe Restaurant, Dubai Mall, Dubai, U.A.E.

RAINFOREST CAFE RESTAURANT, DUBAI, U.A.E.
 

Contact No: 009714 330 8515

Website: www.rainforestcafe.com

Dine In + Take Away

Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Weekdays) & 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Weekends)

 

Experience COMFORTABLE dining in a forest!

 

Prominently located on the Ground level near the Aquarium in Dubai Mall, Rainforest Café Restaurant provides customers with a unique experience of dining in a simulated forest.



Signage



I and 7 of my friends decided to meet there on a Saturday evening.

 

The excitement began from the moment we entered the restaurant through a merchandise store and walked through false rope bridges to reach the dining area. Fascinating décor; tropical music playing at the background; animal figures, like crocodiles, pythons and gorillas that come to life during a simulated thunder and lightning show every 15  minutes; staff dressed like cuddly bears and an amazing view of the Dubai Aquarium enriched our dining experience.


Interior

From the whopping selection of distinctively labeled Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Continental, Italian, Mexican and Arabic offerings and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, I and 2 of my friends settled for:

Rainforest Pita Quesadillas (AED 59 Per Serving): Grilled Pita Bread Stuffed With Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions and Melted Cheese served with fresh Pico De Gallo and Sour Cream


Rainforest Pita Quesadillas

Ala Puttanesca (AED 59 Per Serving): Penne Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Anchovies, Roasted Pepper, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Extra Virgin Oil


Ala Puttanesca

Island Margarita (AED 39 Per Serving): Margarita Covered with Strawberry


Island Margarita

Sparkling Volcano (AED 69 Per Serving): Rich Homemade Chocolate Brownie Cake Served Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Whipped Cream and Topped with Caramel and Chocolate Sauces



Sparkling Volcano

Though well presented the Pasta and Quesadillas were a bit dry. A little more generous helping of Tomato Sauce in Pasta and Cheese in Chicken Quesadillas would have contributed to a perfect meal. However, the refreshing Island Margarita and Chocolicious and Heavenly Dessert compensated for the main course.

Friendly, pleasant and attentive staff and prompt service further enhanced our experience.

Attractive Interior, Prominent Location, Good Service, Refreshing Beverage, Heavenly Dessert and Graceful Presentation of Food and Beverages made our experience worth the money spent.

 

On a scale from 1 to 5, 1 being Poor and 5 being Exceptional, I rate this restaurant as 4.1 (Between Very Good and Exceptional), with the highest ratings on Interior, Location, Food and Beverage Presentation and Service.

 

A must visit for all Children and Children at heart!

Prices included in this review are as of August 2013 and are subject to change.