Special Ostadi

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

It would be difficult to hold on to a bad mood at Special Ostadi. Even a chronic grump can’t help but smile at the manager’s efforts to track down your homeland’s currency from the bills from almost every nationality pasted on the tabletops and walls.

This Iranian dig has been run by the same family since 1978, and they take great, heartwarming pride in that fact. Carnivores are in luck, as it offers meat, meat and more meat, and the grill options are inevitably juicy nuggets, often infused with saffron, or marinated in yoghurt. Barbecued mutton comes out tender, oozing juice, while the shish kebab marinated in thyme and garlic is transcendent.

Each platter comes with warm Arabic bread, a yoghurt mixture with tarragon, mint and cucumber, and a tray of assorted vegetables. Plus, you’re not likely to find a better bargain in all of Dubai (Dhs50 can easily stuff a couple to the gills. Seriously recommended.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 30 March 2009

• Previous reviews
  • 02 September,2008- reviewed by Time Out Dubai Staff
  • 26 March,2008- reviewed by Jeremy Lawrence
  • 12 March,2007- reviewed by Time Out Dubai Staff
  • 05 July,2006- reviewed by Time Out Dubai

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Posted by: Girish on 03 Jul ' 09 at 09:46

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Simply outstandingly delicious !! yummyyyyy !!!! forget the value for money try getting the same taste anywhere else !!! kebab at its best !!

Posted by: Nasser on 17 Mar ' 09 at 09:35

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Very very good, the best Iranian food i have eaten in my life for the best value of money. With the owners always around, you will just feel like your home.
number 1.. definitely

Posted by: James Gleick on 15 Jan ' 09 at 11:11

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

One of the most exceptional eateries that can still make you feel so happy with the unbelievable value for money.. First went to this restaurant in 1995 and they have held up the quality and the values from that day. Try the Shorba (lentil soup with pieces of chicken), Joujeh Kebabs - ask for some onions, greens and chillies with them. If you are lucky, you will meet the old man or his son - who sings the latest Hindi songs and dont forget to ask about the currency collection - you will see it everywhere...

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