Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor Restaurant Review

By Nicole Brewer

Last weekend I had an amazing time on my weekend getaway to Dubai. I stayed at the marvelous 5 star Melia Dubai Hotel in the Bur Dubai area. It was such a relaxing time, but the best part for me has to be the Food. I seriously had some of the best food Ever while in Dubai and a major reason for that is due to the divine modern cuisine of Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor restaurant, which is located within in the Melia Dubai Hotel.

Welcoming Entry way.
Welcoming Entry way.

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Sanjeev Kapoor is an award winning celebrity chef who is an avid traveler himself. He was recently featured on a National Geographic piece, so I’m delighted to eat at a restaurant by a man after my own globetrotting heart. He has won culinary awards including the ‘Best Chef of India’ award by the Government of India. When I walked into this classy restaurant, I knew it was time to prepare for a full dining experience. The avant-garde ambience is soothing with its wood panel walls, low lighting and beautiful Asian inspired art work.

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The first course of the meal began with Madhuban Crispy Flatbread, which had a bit of a kick to it, but hey that is to be expected at an authentic Indian restaurant. Numerous sauces were presented in a colorful display, from a spicy option to a bright pink sauce with baby onions and a creamy mint version.  After that we ordered our appetizer of Murg Parmesan Tikka, or Velvety chicken morsels that came topped with parmigiano shavings.

Before these came out, the delightful server brought out lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt sauce in order to “clean our palates” before the first course came out and it was delicious enough that it could have been a meal on its own.  The velvety chicken morsels just melt in your mouth they are cooked so fine, that the succulent chicken pieces are extremely juicy and flavorful.

This was Delicious.
This was Delicious.
Melts like butter so good.
Melts like butter so good.

For my main course I ordered one of their Signature dishes Dum Nariyali Prawns, which are Tiger prawns simmered in a creamy coconut gravy. What was even more cool was the fact that in came out in a coconut. Those prawns were some of the best I’ve ever had and I’m totally dreaming about them as I type this :-). I topped it off by eating the creamy sauce with both butter and garlic naan breads that we ordered to compliment the meal, which was mouth watering deliciousness. My friend Sam had one of the Tandoori Chicken appetizers as her main dish and it did not disappoint as well. The presentation alone was spectacular.

Mouth-watering...
Mouth-watering…

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Tandoori Chicken sampler.
Tandoori Chicken sampler.

We saved the best for last which was the delectable White Chocolate Gulab Jamun, which is sweet poached milk dumplings that are served under a melting chocolate dome. It was just as fun to eat as it was to watch the presentation of this tantalizingly delicious sweet dessert.  Just check it out for yourselves how divine this was for us. I would totally recommend Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor to any globetrotter heading to Dubai in the future. I will have dreams about it tonight, so can’t wait to trot back there again.

***Disclaimer: This was a restaurant review offered by the restaurant. All comments and details are my own.***

  1. Claudia says

    It all looks so fancy! I am so used to budget eateries that I am afraid I would not feel at ease there!

    1. Globe trot says

      Oh trust me, you’d feel right at home after trying the food. Sooo goood.

  2. Globalmouse says

    Wow this looks fantastic. Indian food is some of my favourite and this looks really different and I love the presentation. Adding to the list for when I make it to Dubai that’s for sure!!

    1. Globe trot says

      Awesome, you’ll be happy you did!

  3. Sarah Ebner says

    I was feeling jealous (and hungry) before I got to the white chocolate gulab jamun, but that finished me off! Sounds wonderful, delicious and almost worth a trip to Dubai on its own!

  4. Fiona @ London-Unattached says

    It’s funny because this is quite different of my perception of Dubai – it looks far more traditional than anything I’ve seen before!

  5. Sophie says

    Oh this looks delicious! I adore Indian food!

  6. Peter Parkorr says

    Ok now I’m hungry! I loved the food in India but I ate at the opposite end of the scale, tiny little restaurants on the street etc. Still delicious! 🙂

  7. Natasha Amar says

    Sanjeev Kapoor is India’s most famous and in my opinion most talented chef. I pretty much love all of his restaurants in Dubai 🙂

  8. Leah says

    This food looks incredible! I absolutely love Indian food. Would love to eat here one day. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  9. Revati says

    As an Indian, I’m not a big fan of Sanjeev Kapoor (I think he just sold out and is nothing more than a big company now), Of course, not to take away from the fact that he is a massive celebrity even here, but this restaurant is such an eye opener. I had no idea he was capable of this kind of innovation. He never shows it here in India!

  10. Penny says

    that dessert! I don’t do spicy but I’d definitely try that.

  11. Penny says

    Yum!

  12. So yummy! Man, I wish I went to Dubai *after* you posted this review. I so would have gone to this restaurant. The food plating/presentation is awesome. Any word on how the vegetarian dishes are?

  13. Holly says

    Yummy. Next time I will have to try this place. I love Indian food! Your pictures are making me hungrier than I already am.

  14. Christine @MomsNCharge says

    Ok now I’m jealous and really need to get to Dubai like yesterday! This food looks amazing and so cool that the owner is a top chef. I’m all about desserts too, and that was pretty cool 🙂

  15. Tyra (@BarrisTourista) says

    These dishes look so delicious! I don’t know much about the food in Dubai and these look absolutely amazing!

  16. Adanna says

    these dishes look really yummy! I can’t wait to visit Dubai in the near future.

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  18. Kasi says

    Looks delicious! Love the restaurant decor and the presentation of your courses. The dessert looks amazing!

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  20. Shannon says

    What gorgeous foods. My husband would love everything. Thank you for sharing.

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