MASTI Cocktails & Cuisine at La Mer, Dubai

Above all, Masti is chic – top-of-the-town chic!

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So insanely delicious, chic!

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And just out-of-this-world chic!

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And best of all, it is based on a cool and chill Indian cuisine…

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…the fusion of which is in the outer space of amazing culinary creations.

Masti will surprise, and Masti will delight.

The combination of ultra-chicness in the decor, of course the stellar location right at the very best end of La Mer on Dubai’s hot-spot Jumeirah Beach, and the almost circus quality of the work in the kitchen, makes for a unique and splendidly unforgettable evening of fine-dining at MASTI Cocktails & Cuisine.

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The ambiance is funky, but also classy.

And the seating is eclectic, and tasteful.

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But not as tasty as what’s on the menu!

The dishes are Indian in origin, recognizably so – but when they arrive to the table, they enchant with their modern twists and turns – and then you taste the first bite and you marvel at how a professional Chef can transform a dish, bringing it to another level altogether.

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And it is mastery of cookery!

Above, a 48-hour slow-cooked octopus… so tender it melts in your mouth.

Below, simply Brussel Sprouts… but like you’ve never tasted them before!

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Banana Leaf Branzino

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A truly majestic Cassava Chaat!

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Baby Squash

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The good Chef is a genius; I wish I had met him to see what an Einstein of the Kitchen looks like…

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Excellent mains, too – great selection of meats

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And behind the bar, a Bartender as mad as the Chef!

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Expansive on the gin, and at the same time also focused on the mocktails.

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But always impressive, in taste as well as presentation. I would signal the Sassy Lassy.

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And dessert is a work of performance art – try the Tiramisu: Italians, please move over and take a seat – this is modern Indian fusion Tiramisu!

This is Bollywood knocking the Valzer out of the ballroom.

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And, unbelievably, the Chef and his team are still experimenting!

I guess that’s what creativity is all about: always pushing the boundaries. And I think still there is room to reach full potential – you see, to be truly unique, out-there, on the cutting edge, one must take risks; and despite the extremely delicious fare, I got the feeling that Masti was still preparing for take-off…

Dear Masti, I salute you – chapeau!

You have already excelled at redefining an evening of fine-dining, the foundations of which are purely and traditionally from India; and then, lured by a snake-charmers magical pots and pans and who knows what wizardry of tremendous innovation, transformed into a divine culinary experience of enchanting sight, sound, and absolutely: taste!

Keep taking those risks – never let doubt sway your intent.

Already one of Dubai’s most interesting evening dining experiences, and aiming to be not one, but the one!

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