My Favourite Things

BBQ Ranch Burger @ Chili's

Chili's is one of my favourite haunts, and even though I go there regularly, I haven't really had the chance to explore their menu as I almost always order the same thing since I start craving it the minute I step into the restaurant.


My Chili's staple: well-done BBQ Ranch Burger. The portion size is huge, and what you see in this ill-captured picture above is only a part of the entire meal since the lettuce is obscuring the pattie, while the generous portion of fries is hiding behind the burger. I am never able to finish this meal by myself, and I usually ask them to pack the fries. Eating this is a pretty messy affair, so I'd advise girls to avoid ordering this when they're trying to make a good impression on a date. I usually tackle it with a knife and fork since I can't open my mouth wide enough for this burger!
Price: AED 31
Available at: Mariah Mall, Khalidiyah Mall food court, Abu Dhabi

Worth the money? Hell yeah. But they should have an option of ordering a smaller portion that costs less.

Molten Chocolate Cake @ Chili's

Chili's famous Molten Chocolate Cake is something we always plan to have but never have the room for after the main course! My friends and I have dubbed it 'heaven on a plate' because it's exactly that. I love how this dessert combines cold, vanilla ice cream with steaming hot, moist chocolate cake. We usually have to plan ahead in order to incorporate this into our meal.
Price: AED 29
Available at: Mariah Mall, Khalidiyah Mall food court, Abu Dhabi
Worth the money? I would say so! But the price has risen steeply over the last few months.

Chilli Cheese Fries @ Fudruckers

I personally think Fudruckers pales in comparison to Chili's. I don't usually eat there, but when I do, I go for the Chilli Cheese Fries (pictured) or the California Roll. Although the Chilli Cheese Fries doesn't look too appetising in this picture, it tastes pretty good, and the cold ranch sauce accompanying it complements the very mildly spicy fries well. I have this as a main course although it is listed as an appetizer. The bacon (halal version made from beef) in the picture actually came with my friend's burger, but since she doesn't like it, I thought I'd give it a go. Their bacon is another item which is inferior to Chili's. You can actually see and taste the fat in this, while the Chili's version has less fat and more meat.
Price: AED 19
Available at: Wahda Mall food court, Marina Mall
Worth the money? Yes. It's one of the cheaper meals on the menu.

Here we go!

I've been wanting to have a food blog for as long as I can remember, and I finally decided to do something about it! I don't know if the blog skin is representative of who I am since I'm not a big fan of cup-cakes, icing, lowercases or random heart shapes, but I was looking for something fresh and sparse that was related to eatables, and this was the only one that fit the bill. You'd be forgiven for picturing me as a spotty, obese teenager who sits in front of her computer all day eating and talking about food, but I'd like to think that I'm none of those. I have a pretty hectic life with university occupying most of my time, and I strictly believe in moderation when it comes to food (and other things too for that matter). Anyway, this blog is an ode to the thing that instantly lifts my spirits, vitalises me, and gives me something to look forward to when there's nothing else - food!

I've managed to take pictures of some of my meals over the last few months, but I plan to be more diligent about capturing everything on camera now that this blog is up and running. Anyway, I am going to post pictures of some of the recent things I ate and review them.

Imli Fries @ New York Fries

It's been ages since I last had New York Fries 'cause my last experience wasn't a a very pleasant one. I decided to try out their new 'Imli fries' as the pizza I had ordered was going to take 20 minutes and I was famished. The fries turned out to be better than I expected, but the 'imli' (tamarind) sauce on top was disappointing. It would probably taste a little bland to those who are familiar with the sharp contrast of sweet and sour in authentic tamarind sauces prepared in South Asia. The fries were crispy and hot though, and the greens on top tasted great on their own.
Price: AED 12
Available at: Khalidiyah Mall Food Court, Abu Dhabi
Worth the price? Maybe. I think it could be cheaper.
A good tip for trying out these fries would be to have friends to share them with...remember, moderation is key!

Individual Meal @ Papa Jone's

My current favourite pizza place is Papa Jone's. I always opt for the vegetable pizza since I can't go wrong with that (not a fan of chicken, and I don't always enjoy pepperoni and ground beef on my pizza - I guess this is where the picky bit comes in!). This time, I went for the meal-for-one, which included a small pizza, wedges and coke. Having just had the fries, I decided to take the wedges home and worked my way through the pizza. I think it has something to do with the cheese they use...their pizzas taste divine to me - a lot like the 90's Pizza Hut, whose quality has sadly diminished in recent years.
Price: AED 19
Available at: Khalidiyah Mall Food Court, Abu Dhabi
Worth the price? Yes. But try to opt for the meals as they will help you save a few bucks.