Logma — Restaurant in Dubai

Logma; meaning ‘Bites’ opened up its second outlet in Dubai, that too at the New Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall. They specialise in ‘Khaleej (means Gulf in Arabic and Urdu) treats’ and is predominantly an Emirati diner. We were invited for a tasting session and boy were we glad that we went!!

At the outset it’s located in the New Fashion Avenue; They have seating both inside and outside. Inside it’s very dainty, artfully done interiors with a classic and modern fusion. Outside you could enjoy the majestic view of the Dubai Mall Fountain and feast your eyes on a kaleidoscope of lights!! We opted for the outside seating and we it was quite a remarkable spectrum of lights and the only time in my life I got to see the dancing fountains perform consecutively “five times” !!

We were greeted by a Jovial chap called Nirnay, who explained to us about the diner and also some specialities. We straight away headed for the Logma fries( with finest Emirati spices- must try), Chicken Samboosa and Khaleeji wings ( strongly recommended, this one is a charmer) , a Quinoa salad(I didn’t know quinoa could be made this tasty) alongwith Vimto, passion of Arabia( must try- don’t miss) and Atlantis ( virgin Mojito with a hint of lychees).

Well, Khameer is one Emirati bread which I respect a lot because you can practically make anything out of it; pizza, burger, sandwich, desserts and what not !! We settled for two Khameer sandwiches (beef and chicken). I strongly recommend the beef sandwich because of the unique flavours in it and the softness associated with it! For the main course we asked for Shrimp rice ( this is one heckuva dish; well cooked shrimp on a bed of perfectly cooked aromatic rice-Don’t you miss it!) and chicken rice ( marinated chicken with rice and cherry tomatoes) and Macchbous with Hammour ( the hammour was nicely fried and served on a bed of crispy onions and Mandi- type rice( must try!)

For the Dessert we opted for Sukkar Lugaimat ( an Emirati answer to crispy Gulab jamun balls) topped with white chocolate and blueberry syrup; this dessert you must not miss!! It’s a keeper!

And finally we washed it all down with strong Emirati coffee!!

• Advisory* Even if you go on a weekday it is advised that you book a table outside if you want to feast your eyes on on your food as well as the Dancing fountains because by around 9pm the place is thronged by Logma fans!

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Logma is a self-described culinary window into Emirati and Khaleeji food with impressive views overlooking Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountains. If you do not want to sit on the patio (perhaps during the summer months) then there is a generous inside seating area. I am a big fan of sitting in booths and there are many of them here allowing for large group dining.

The menu works through usual suspects like burgers, sandwiches and tacos reinterpreted with regional seasoning. The food is heavy with paratha roti breads, rich biryani rice dishes and many many items are fried. If you are on a diet or being mindful of what you eat then there are very few options here for you which I discovered.

I therefore landed on the watermelon and feta salad and tried the halloumi paratha ‘tacos’. The watermelon feta salad (AED45) is a substantial portion and easily enough for a large lunch or to share with someone together with another dish. Giant diced sweet watermelon paired with peppery rocket and salty creamy feta is a classic pairing. A tangy drizzling of pomegranate molasses brings everything together. This is a good value reasonably healthy dish given the price point, quality of the food and significant portion.

The paratha halloumi tacos (AED45) are giant wedges so large they could stop a car rolling down a hill in an emergency. I struggle to know how anyone could finish these two tacos. I removed the halloumi from the paratha wraps because to be honest I would never otherwise be able to finish this portion. The halloumi is fried and relatively tasteless which is why there is a smear of a highly seasoned but indecipherable sauce inside the lining of the paratha. This is a much heavier dish and not one that I wanted in the middle of the day.

Would I return to Logma? I would come back for the watermelon salad but the overall menu is here so heavy that it is not a place I could come back to regularly. I recommend the kitchen and management adjust the menu to find lighter choices. I acknowledge there is a heart logo for healthy options but I see room here for...

Logma has opened its second branch at the New Fashion Avenue in The Dubai Mall. The restaurant has a huge indoor and outdoor dining space with the mesmerising views of the Dubai Fountain. Logma meaning “bites” in Arabic is a casual dining spot for promising rich Emirati and Khaleeji treats. Logma is a simple, fun and modern looking café with outdoor space as well. I visited Logma for dinner and was amazed to see how they had a new approach to traditional Khaleeji cusine using the traditional ingredients and flavours.

The restaurant has a lively ambience and family friendly space. They have good interiors with antique lanterns hanging from the roof. The staff were hospitable and friendly and helped me pick the best from the new menu. Our server Nirnay was excellent.

I started off with the drinks Palm Island – which is fresh pomegranate , fresh mint, lime and pomegranate juice and Dubai Nights – Blackberry, Lychee and Cranberry juice. Both the drinks were very refreshing.

For my starters I ordered for Chicken Samboosa, Khaleeji Chicken Wings, and Chicken Tikka Paratha. The samboosa filling was great, Khaleeji wings at its best with khaleeji spices on it and the Chicken tikka paratha was amazing. It was filled with chunks of Chicken Tikka in it and was quite filling.

No Logma visit is complete without desserts from Sukkar. Sukkar belongs to the same group of Logma and serves some delicious desserts. I had the Saffron Milk-cake and the Cookie Crumble. The desserts were lip-smacking.

My dining experience at Logma was delightful and look forward to visiting them again and this time I would love to sit at the outdoor dining space and enjoy the...