EQUITY MAGAZINE MAY-JUNE 2018

GASTRONOMY
Nocturnal hotspot
2 BEEFBAR
AL FATTAN CURRENCY HOUSE, DIFC
the in-house butcher and feast on fillet, prime rib, rib eye
and sirloin.
Kobe has been hailed the king of meats. That marbling and
melt-in-your mouth factor, it truly doesn’t get any better
than that for Japanese meat. Having not tasted it prior to
this, we put the creation to the test. Beefbar nestled at Al
Fattan Currency House in DIFC is a sight to behold. Across
the reception, your eyes will fall upon the most glamorous
butchershop you are likely to come across in life. This meat
and charcuterie is displayed in floor-to-ceiling glass cases,
and are available for purchase. Not sure what to pick? Ask
The décor showcases hues of brown, gold, leather, plenty
of wood, and marble tops that sort of mimic the marbling
on meat in a way. We headed down for the Taste of Kobe
menu that’s bang for your buck. A selection of street food
dishes are brought to the table, starting with pure Japanese
kobe beef sliders with habanero, truffle, and jalapeno sauce.
The buns were soft and pillow-like with tender meat that
immediately melted on our tongues. The tartare on the
other hand showcased the kobe, alongside black angus and
veal, with a selection of seasonings that impressed. The
signature kale salad with avocado, parmesan and lemon zest
paired well with the meat, while giving our meal a muchneeded
dose of fibre and nutrition. For mains, my dining
partner was served a 300g fillet of Australian Black angus
beef done medium-rare, while I tucked into a tender 300g
Dutch milk-fed veal. Both were succulent, bursting with
juices, and incredibly filling. After a heavy meal, dessert is
highly recommended. For a bit of entertainment by the
table, pick the soufflé. We chose the stracciatella with salted
caramel that tasted like silky, foamy clouds, paired with a
banana and passion fruit sorbet for a slight hint of tartness.
Need to know: Every day from 7-9pm
at Dhs220 per person. Contact +971 4 352 2223
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