A superbly elegant restaurant, YUAN offers a cozy, romantic culinary journey to China.

Exotic in flavors, and intense in the dining experience, YUAN offers a modern cuisine representing China’s Sichuan region.

The dishes are flavorsome and presented at a high level of sophistication – which matches perfectly the ambiance, and results in a magical evening.

From a tasty chicken dish served with a statuette of a happy Buddha, with best wishes for prosperity and longevity…

… to a deconstructed mountain of chocolate dessert!

Sichuan cuisine is famous among Chinese regions for its liberal use of spices and chilis, and for its variety of herbs, spices and flavors. It is said that one can order 100 dishes in Sichuan, and all 100 will be flavored differently.

At YUAN, the menu items are carefully selected, and all sound tantalizing.

Sauteed Tiger Prawns with Alaskan King Crab in Hot Bean Sauce:

Lychee Prawn Toast with Enoki Mushrooms:

Crispy Chicken Salad with Pomelo and Mango Plum Dressing:

Bean Curd Skin Roll with Shrimps:

However, despite the truly delicious dishes, it is the atmosphere at YUAN that captures the evening.

Dark and moody, with fabulous accent light pieces, the decor transforms a very good meal into almost a ritualistic performance; a trip for the palate into a journey into the mysteries of the mind – YUAN offers a dining experience for the imagination of the spirit, and for the heart, not only for the tongue and stomach.

A great spot for friends and family outings aimed at experiencing something different.

But, for a romantic date, YUAN is probably Dubai’s best bet!

Both mocktails and cocktails are available, and creatively delicious.

Overall, to visit a far-away dreamland, a pocket of Sichuan in Dubai – for a magical evening dining out of the ordinary, look no further than YUAN.