Trèsind Studio – Dubai, United Arab Emirates ()

I was lucky enough to try Trèsind Studio in Dubai and had a very enjoyable experience. The restaurant is set up like a theater with diners organized to face an open kitchen and the service is both exquisite and remarkably efficient with staff maintaining a steady pace throughout the 20+ courses.

The food itself is fantastic and the presentation is theatrical but not overblown, intended to educate diners on the ingredients and techniques inspired by different regions of India from the deserts to the coasts to the mountains to the plains. The courses are mostly 2-3 bite morsels but each one struck a different chord. My favorites were the Pani Puri and the Oyster Noodles.

I've been lucky to try a handful of other renowned Indian restaurants around the world as well but Trèsind offered one of the better meals out of them all. Hope you guys can try!

Courses:

• Pani Puri, Sparkling Sweet Lime Water, Jicama
• Shiso Papadum, Yogurt Crémeux, Garden Herbs
• Medu Vada, Peanut Mole, Parmesan Saaru
• Mustard & Miso Scallop, Ripe Banana, Potato Tartlet
• Missi Roti, Nopales Curry, Cultured Butter
• Confit Duck, Ash Roasted Artichokes, Black Lime Chutney
• Pickled Pepper, Buttermilk Curry Ice Cream
• Tender Coconut Kushiyaki, Smoked Nilgiri Spices, Yuzu Rasam
• Tortellini, Gorgonzola Dolce, Pandhra Rassa
• Onam Sadya – A Celebration Of Flavors
• Ghee Roast Crab, Burnt Cinnamon, Curry Leaf Crisp
• Charred Lobster Tail, Thakkali Thokku, Corn & Tamarind Curry
• Puran Poli, Shrimps, "Aamti" Sour Lentil Broth
• Lamb Kebab, Green Plum Korma, Mountain Greens
• Kebab Scarpetta, Sour Dough Toasts
• King Oyster Noodles, Black Fungus XO, Morel Shoyu
• Oyster Pearl, Rambutan, Sea Water
• Cacao Ghevar, Cauliflower Crémeux, Roasted Barley Ice Cream
• Rhubarb & Strawberry Paan, Nasturtium Leaf
• "Honeymoon" Tea, Milk & Honey