Food has the power to provoke emotion – happiness, sadness, admiration – and transport you to a particular place or moment in time, whether through generational recipes revived or the use of traditional ingredients. Khadak, the Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant in Jumeirah, brings forgotten recipes and Indian comfort food to the forefront, sharing India’s culinary history with Dubai’s discerning diners.
This season, Khadak welcomes brand-new dishes to its à la carte menu, conveying stories from India’s beloved food streets in every bite. The Bademiyan rabbit sando, for instance, honours Bombay’s street-side grill through a rabbit bhuna sandwich wrapped in curry leaf focaccia, while Shuklaj’s Aloo Tikki transforms a Lucknow street classic, layering potato patties with a vibrant array of chutneys and chilled yoghurt.
As for mains, the Vilayati Moilee (galangal-infused seabass bathed in a coconut-based curry sauce) is a delicate option if you’re saving space, while those looking to go all-out should indulge in the Raan Mussalam, a slow-braised whole goat leg, or Farzana Aunty’s Salli Boti, a Parsi classic of tender lamb in a spicy-tangy sauce.
Khadak’s dessert offering is equally indulgent while remaining rooted in tradition; it spikes chocolate mousse with Kashmiri chilli in the Not-So-Gujju Chocolate Mousse, and teams pineapple crumble with the warmth of pink peppercorns.
Khadak has sprinted from strength to strength since its opening less than a year ago, securing a Bib Gourmand award by the Michelin Guide and an endless stream of devoted diners stopping by for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Khadak has partnered with Dubai Cares for the Taste of Giving initiative taking place until November; proceeds from the best-selling Karari Kale Chaat will be donated, and those that order it will be rewarded with a complimentary dish on their next breakfast visit. Led by Chef Navid, previously of London’s Dishoom, Khadak invites you to sink your teeth into dishes and stories alike, making your own memories as you go. Book now
