‘Carnival’ by Tresind is the second restaurant venture of the well know businessman Mr. Bhupendar Nath and his wife Mrs. Sakshi Nath an entrepreneur, perusing her interest in fashion, beauty and gastronomy. Mrs. Nath is the force behind the start of the two restaurants. Mr. and Mrs. Nath are Indian origin and were in the fisheries business in Nigeria and later moved to UAE and established a fisheries business in UAE too. Mrs. Sakshi Nath a fashion designer by academics and a lifestylist with high taste, conceptualised a ‘postmodern’ fine dining restaurant in Dubai.
With the joining of Head Chef Himanshu Saini the team was complete. Himanshu started his culinary journey at a very young age. He graduated from Banarasidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi and got trained under the famous Chief Manish Mehrotra in India. After a brief time in New York, moved to Dubai and joined Tresind. He is passionate about creating new dishes and integrating Molecular Gastronomy with Indian Cuisine.
Carnival is located in the upscale Burj Daman building in DIFC, Dubai. It is a contemporary styled ultra-modern Indian restaurant. The interiors are breath taking. Very tastefully designed. Creating a perfect ambiance for an ultimate dine in experience.
We were invited to dine at the restaurant. We very greeted by their well-trained, friendly and courteous staff. As soon as we were seated, they gave us a welcome with a twist with a bubble burst.
Like a magic show in a carnival, we were first presented with a bite of magic called Makan fal – meaning “Butter Fruit”, contrary to the name, it is a splash of Avacado and lime cream on top of cacao butter hive. Served with visually spectacular smoke outburst. That was the start of the show.
Happy hallowe’en – a steam Indian bread Kulcha with a filling of pumpkin.
Dal cappuccino – a visual decoy, the looks of a cappuccino but actually a Lentil soup.
Jelabi chat – ‘Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First’. A magical combination of a famous Indian sweet Jelebi served on top of chaat made of yogurt mouse, potato and chick peas. It arouses a nostalgic feeling, reminding us the streets of Delhi.
Pullinji – a South Indian styled dish. Ginger and tamarind flavoured prawns made with pepper and caramelised with palm sugar. Topped with curry leaves but with a twist.
Thai tanic – Chicken minced meat (Kheema) made in thai style. Served in a duck shaped bowel with a visual effect of the duck swimming in a foggy pond. Accompanied with small buns (mini pav).
Meatilicious- a modified South Indian dish, Mutton chops served with pallia (masala Potato used in a dosa) topped with a wafer thin air dosa.
While enjoying the food, we were served with Goli soda mango passion and kala khata, scary friend, bartender smoky lychee.
Vada Pav – A common man’s food in the streets of Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra. It was presented by a waiter dressed as a construction worker. The ingredients were in a tool box, making it look as original as possible. They did not forget to top it with the green chilli on top as served in Mumbai. Tastiest I have ever had.
Utterly Butterly – toast topped with cheese and spices veggies and slices of Wagyu beef cooked in amul butter
Lychee Granade – A taste neutraliser and palette cleanser served before the main course – Lychee Ice topped with raspberry rose syrup.
Obsessive chicken disorder – A chicken gravy similar to butter chicken served with mint kulchas.
Gol Hatti – a traditional Delhi dish palak (spinach) chole made in a round pot / matki. Served with steamed kulchas.
Mystery meat – A main course with mix meat. A Chef secret.
Airline chicken – Inspired by food served in a flight. A chicken tikka gravy with white steam basmati rice, croissant, salad and dark chocolate mousse.
Chaatwala – Cream stuffed in a guava with chaat masala sprinkled on top and served with berries and caramelised boondi.
Rasna rasam – brings back childhood memories of rasna juice. a frozen rasna flavoured orange cube served on a half orange topped with a bulb of cream.
Gajak – The last of the magic show. A desert presented in the form of an art, a stunning visual performance. Ingredients such as white and brown chocolates, peanuts, caramel, chocolate sauce, frozen strawberries, etc. were used.
The food was very tasty and presentation was very unique. It was truly a magical experience.
Location:
Unit P5-03/01
Level POD, Burj Daman
Dubai International Financial Centre
P.O.box – 27385
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971522424262 / + 97144218665
