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Dubai: Where AI Chefs Cook Up Fantasies
14 Feb
Summary
- AI chefs imagine unique dishes like 'Mesopotamia Gyoza'.
- Kraken restaurant emphasizes local sourcing and humane seafood preparation.
- Dining in Dubai focuses on an immersive, experiential approach.
Dubai's culinary landscape is rapidly transforming into an epicurean haven, embracing innovation and theatrical dining experiences. Restaurants like Woohoo are at the forefront, featuring an AI 'chef,' Chef Aiman, who conceptualizes imaginative dishes such as 'Mesopotamia Gyoza' or 'Dinosaur Tartar' based on AI's understanding of flavors. This futuristic destination blends culinary creativity with a sci-fi ambiance.
Meanwhile, Kraken offers a different kind of immersion, inspired by mythology and focusing on locally sourced seafood prepared with humane techniques like 'ikejime.' Chef Gregoire Berger leads this venture, emphasizing nature's rhythm with a menu featuring zero-proof drinks and a ten-course tasting experience that includes unique creations like 'Crabuccino.'
Other notable establishments include Nobu By The Beach at Atlantis The Royale, merging Japanese-Peruvian cuisine with a beach club vibe, and Maison Mer, offering a taste of the French Riviera. Ina brings primal, open-fire cooking and traditional Nigerian fare to Jumeirah, with cocktails inspired by Yoruban mythology and theatrical presentations.
Overall, dining in Dubai has transcended mere consumption, becoming an event designed to dazzle and provoke. From AI-generated recipes to cocktails born from myth, the city's restaurants offer a rebellion against anonymity, delivering astonishing experiences.
