the crossing - the h dubai

what an experience! thoroughly enjoyed the food and service at the crossing. every dish had a truly different flavor especially the gun powder prawns along with the prawn kala masala and succulent matze kebabs. dessert took me back to my childhood with the malai kesar sundae. highly recommend this dining experience if you’d like to experience different kinds ofindianflavors.

across the crossing 😍 bringing allindianstates together ❤️

what an #hiddengem i discovered @thecrossingdubai which brings best of the cuisine from each state of india 🇮🇳

very classy decor & beautiful ample of seating area inside & outside with exceptional service 👌🏻 is @thecrossingdubai located in @thehdubai 🤷🏻‍♀️

i was blown away with the food that was served on the table as everything were lip smacking & best in its own way representing each state so well in india 😍

have tummy loving food & chill with best wines or cocktails 🍸 😋

what i loved & must try ❤️ is listed below 👇🏻😋

❤starters❤

👉🏻 millet yogurt
👉🏻 chaat healthier version
👉🏻 dal muradabadi
👉🏻 pakoras with corriander, methi, basil etc..
👉🏻 sampiao (far eastern part & it was soothing to tummy 😋)
👉🏻 chicken makhnwala kebab
👉🏻 matzi kebab

❤ main course ❤

👉🏻 goat curry with multigrain roti
👉🏻 seafood mango curry with steam rice
👉🏻 mutton pulao served in cooker which was the best 👌🏻
👉🏻 chicken manglorean curry with manglorean bun & must try 😋

❤ dessert ❤️

👉🏻 malai kulfi sundae 😍😋
👉🏻 chocolate bake 😋😋😋
👉🏻 jackfruit sarradua

what i loved how they kept the authenticity of the cuisine from each state & presented in the beautiful way 😍

affordable #finedining with quality food & exceptional service 👌🏻 this weekend headover to @thecrossingdubai & thank me later 😍

thank you for such an amazing experience & special thanks to ankur for taking good care of us & specially to chef arjun for such an amazing lip smacking food 😍

excellent food and experience at the crossing

the crossing is a delightful experience, you go there expecting a lot and it lives up to your expectations. the ambience is subtle and classy, nothing is over the top, it’s not loud and it’s all about the food.

their focus is on goodindianfood, and from the lamb shank to the pulao it’s an absolute feast. we went there with a few friends and i’ve already recommended tc to so many folks, for their business lunch or otherwise. if you’re craving authentic, classy, mouth wateringindiandelicacies representing all parts of the country then tc it is!

there has been too much brouhaha over different notions of greatindianfood over the years, with some people really going ott with 'molecules' and nitrogen and other absurd combinations. please, stop! goodindianfood is about wholesome ingredients, perfectly chosen meats and seafood, cultural secrets, and a chef that can take all this and toss it up into something spectacular. the crossing  (tc) has managed to do just this and a lot more! you first enter a very lovely looking restaurant with some minimalism infused with contemporary style and are greeted by extremely friendly staff who really want you to enjoy your evening out. they are also very clued in on all the food, it's origin, what to pair it with, and how that particular story unfolded. kudos to really explaining everything with zest, passion, and heart! let's get one thing straight - tc is not out there to be another 'find dining but so-boring' restaurant. they are not cluttering tables with 17 glasses per person and more cutlery than a wedding demands. it's all about simplicity and passion here. as soon as you settle in, the first thing you will probably notice (apart from the brilliant music) are the faces of the other patrons pure joy is what you will see. this really gives you a lot of confidence about the food. we ordered a lot of food because everything sounded so good! gunpowder prawns, butter chicken, saag (which i have never ordered before, ever), dal moradabad (fantastic!), mango seafood curry,  keema rice (the simplicity and flavours of this dish were amazing), lamb and chicken grills, and breads. each dish's level of spice and taste/flavour was a 100% on point. there was a little quirkiness in every dish too, which only added to the brilliance of the experience. again, nothing even remotely ott (think in the lines of wearing a gucci suit with some air jordans or yeezys - brilliant, huh??) honestly, i had not enjoyed some of the ingredients being paired together in so many ways as i did at tc. some brilliant research work done on our country's varied gastronomies and many exhaustive hours spent in the kitchen, for sure. overall, highly recommended to everyone who wants a taste of the india that effortlessly mixes the north with the south and the east with the west and then does it all again! i'll be back soon, with a new bunch of people i can take there to showcase what indians do best - serve and surprise.        

never have i ever had such amazingindianfood! innovative and very delicious. each dish was super impressive. the chaat was so unique and the gunpowder prawns so flavourful. i would highly recommend their chicken makhan malai, it’s the yummiest malai boti i’ve ever tried! oh and the makhni daal though so basic was just indescribable! the food was not overly spicy like mostindianfood tends to get. you just gotta have their food to know what i’m talking about. highly recommend the crossing if you likeindiancuisine but with a fun twist. don’t forget the desserts! still wondering which was my favourite, the jackfruit tiramisu or the kulfa ice cream with roasted nuts 😍

it’s amazing how simple food & basic nutritious ingredients can elevate the taste and have bold flavours. this is exactly what you will get as a part of your unforgettable experience at the brand-new shiny restaurant 🌟@thecrossing located at @thehhotel
 
the team at @thecrossing is truly redefiningindiancuisine & showing the world that #indianfood does not always have to be rich & heavy ! it can also be healthy & light✨ !
 
they bring back the nostalgia of life on the subcontinent, with all its blurred lines and chaos. the dining experience here is immersed in the nostalgia of secretindianfamily recipes, our countries diversity & how crisscrossed our culture is!
 
they also celebrate all the foreign influences that have helped evolveindianfood over the years & offer you the best version of modernindiandining but keeping the essence of these dishes intact.
 
every dish on the menu has an untold story, so true to the diversity & creativity my country has to offer !
 
what blew my mind is, every server despite their nationality celebratedindiancuisine & was brilliantly trained to walk us though every dish served & its pulse 💚 truly impressive …
 
the crossing has the capability to take modernindiancuisine to the world map, a huge pat on their back for taking up this task and smashing it out of the park !
 
some of the most memorable dishes on our table were –
✨small plates - chaat, dal moradabad, ragi khoozh, gunpowder prawns
✨grills – paneer tikka, matze kebabs , chicken makhan malai
✨curry – mango curry with seafood, dal makhani, saag
this was served with assorted breads and steamed rice
✨dessert – serradura, chocolate bake, malai kesar sundae & dahi boondi
 
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the crossing @thecrossingdubai at the h hotel offers a truly uniqueindiancuisine experience using quality produce cooked with a fine dining twist. when it comes to their creative menu, chef @arjunsingh86 has added a new dimension to indigenous and foreign ingredients striving to stand out from the crowd and define a culinary experience unique to different parts of the country.

for appetizers, i would recommend the 'matze kebabs' (minced mutton kebab in fennel, mint and yoghurt curry) and the beautifully presented 'chaat' (shiso, mustard, kale, pepper leaf crips and chickpeas with mint and yoghurt).

in mains, please try the 'caribbean goat curry' (chock full of veggies in a slow-cooked rich coconut gravy) and the unassumingly delicious 'saag' (amaranthus, fenugreek greens, spinach and cornmeal).

the 'pink gin' with a gin and campari infused rasgulla packs a punch. try it if you like strong cocktails.

the crossing is a great place to get cocktails, relax in their beautifully set interiors (or outdoor area) and enjoy non-traditional tastingindiandishes that won't have you feeling heavy or reaching for fire extinguishers. a great addition to the city culinary scene.

the crossings dubai is a newly opened, home-grown concept that explores different cuisines from remote parts of india. this is something between contemporaryindianand what you would eat at your grandma’s house :). crossing is licensed, and it has replaced mumbai and co. it’s run by chef ankoor of zafran and peppermill fame. (images are attached de certain dishes. the complete dining experience can be checked at dine out dubai’s facebook page or crossing’s goggle maps review.) these are the dishes we sampled:

gunpowder prawns: the perfect hot starter, i loved the sauce.

chicken makhan malai: the chicken was very tender, very balanced, and the portion was big enough to be a main.

matze kebab: they come in a pair, and they are perfect for those who have a thing for mutton.

chaat: loved this one because i have a thing for palak pakora.

lal maas: restaurant’s version of rib-eye with curry sauce. generous portion and a great-quality steak, it was the perfect main course.

bengali mustard fish: i was obsessed with this dish with everything from the texture to the flavor. underneath the fish, there was radish (which i never thought would be an option for fish, but evidently it works.)

mutton pulav: the best i’ve ever had in a restaurant. mutton so soft that it melts right into your mouth. 10/10 would recommend it.

daal crossing: crossing’s take on daal

saag: not your usual saag; it has a very unique texture and flavor.

ragi khoozh: this dish is from the tamilian region – rice porridge i’d never noticed. i enjoyed it for its wholesome flavors and simplicity.

dahi boondi sev: jhar kand on a plate (you need to try the dessert to find out what this means!)
chocolate bake: a dessert perfectly paired with a strong coffee.

we were looking for a goodindianrestaurant for valentines day and came across the crossing on zomato. wasn't quite sure as its recently opened, but it exceeded my expectations . staff , service, ambiance, taste, everything was perfect 🥰
must try chaat and bangali mustard fish ..
highly recommended !

the restaurant is brand new and we heard about this from a friend which led us there for a friday dinner. for sure, prior booking is needed given how busy the place is.

we were ushered to our table as we reached. crew was very helpful and alert all the time look i was to assist.

the menu was was surprisingly innovative as one may not find the typical curries available on any otherindianrestaurant! this is evident from the starter items like the chaat which is a combination of crispy leaves like kale etc combined with the traditional flavors of chaat. loved it. we also tried the gun powder prawn which was excellent too. the starters were served with pav (indian bread).

for the main course, we ordered wallima ki korma which is an excellent dish with lamb shank which was so tender. next was the dish with jack fruit which was again very different and full of flavor.

while ordering, we heard a whistling sound at the next table followed by an excellent aroma - we could not help asking what that was. it was mutton pulao served in a “pressure cooker” which we ended up ordering too. it was awesome.

in addition we ordered a bread basket which was a combination of three different forms ofindianbread - again these are not the routine ones we get in other places. all are gluten free and from different grains other than wheat.

although the portions seem to be a bit small, but somehow it was quite filling. so we hardly had space to try the dessert menu. however we went for the kulfi which was very tasteful and served a bit differently which enhanced the flavors.

we saw the drinks menu but did not try as we were driving. next visit will surely by cab so we can try the cocktail menu too.

overall, a must visit for trying an innovativeindianmenu. cheers.