Asil presents an enchanting alternative to the regular Lebanese restaurant in Dubai – in fact, gathering the Orient’s delicious varieties of cuisines within one high-class venue is genius.
Not only you may indulge in famed Lebanese delicacies at a very refined dining level of excellence, but equally enjoy Turkish and Moroccan dishes!
In a sense, Asil represents the best dishes the Orient has to offer, and the choice is simply yours.
And all this within a nonchalant elegance of cultural sophistication.
The main indoor dining hall is set to a stage for live performances, and graced by a fully-stocked bar.
But it is the delightful private nooks that catch the heart.
For family privacy, or a business meetings without distractions, or a rendezvous with someone special, the lovely dining enclaves are intimate and almost secret, with curtains drawn.
And then you discover the other half of Asil, the terrace, and you almost forget to breathe!
From cozy and comfortable low-sofa seating to more traditional dining arrangements, the spacious open-air patio opens up to an astounding view – probably Dubai’s finest!
And there’s room for everybody!
Asil is huge, and perfect for large parties and joyous events such as weddings.
And yet the marvelous venue and decor have not distracted to good folk running Asil, led by the intuitive experience of GM Hussein Hadla – and Asil’s best feature is indeed the stellar level of silver service offered to dignified guests, as well as the exceptionally delicious dishes.
Because dining is ultimately about the food, and especially the sincere hospitality in presenting the dishes and making sure everything is perfect.
And indeed dining at Asil is a memorable experience.
The surprises keep coming, from an exciting arrangement of fabulous cold mezzes, including an Aladdin’s lamp of theatrical dry ice…
But you knew you were in for a real treat just by observing the quality and care that went into the small, simple details, such as the attention in selection of the grilled olives you find ready at your table:
The details count, and you are in good hands at Asil as your meal progresses, and I hope you sample also the Moroccan specialities – exceptional!
As well as succulent Turkish grilled meats and kebabs…
While your palate is being serenaded by seductive Lebanese appetizers!
All of which prepared as haute cuisine level, to delight Dubai’s gourmets.
For example, admire the epicurean refinement of even the traditional dishes:
Whereby the condiment exhalts the flavors contained within, and elevates each bite to a gastronomical ecstasy.
Drinks follow the same level of excellence, both non-alcoholic as well as whatever you may fancy.
And by the time of dessert, you are again surprised when you are treated to probably the most delicious choco sweet creation you’ll taste in the whole of the year ahead!
And yet as you leave, fully satisfied, you still reflect back that, incredibly, even with that amazing view, elegant decor and superb dishes, the foundation and crown jewel of that exceptional meal was genuine and professional service – and you know that you will certainly recommend Asil to all your friends!
Overall, for a classy fine-dining adventure into a delicious variety of Oriental cuisines – Lebanese, Turkish, and Moroccan – you need look no further than Asil, hosted at the Rixos Premium in JBR, Dubai.