Debuting in the iconic Dubai Hills mall, PINCODE is an Indian restaurant that takes its inspirations from the iconic foodie destinations in India best identified by their Pincodes
Renowned Chef Kunal Kapur’s PINCODE made its Dubai debut and the Indian restaurant is a treat for food-lovers. The collection of Pincodes of India’s exemplary food destinations, comes together to make a pan Indian menu featuring dishes from the North to the coastal South of India. The menu at Pincode offers creative chaats, salads, desserts besides showcasing classic Indian kebabs, fragrant Biryani and robust Curries.
Chef Kunal recommends Chaat Hummus which is the classic hummus with chaat flavours served with crisp bread. Other must try are Dhokla Chaat, Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry, Malai Prawns, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Seekh Tawa Masala, Falooda and Old Delhi Style Bread Pudding. Each of these dishes revives a childhood memory and takes you back in the time with its sheer flavors and distinctive taste. From North to South and East to West, PINCODE pays homage to the diversity of Indian cuisine.
Speaking of the thought process behind the creation of PINCODE, Chef Kunal Kapur explains, “Each meal is thoughtfully crafted following age-old recipes to produce something vibrant, distinct, and distinctly regional. The goal is for each dish to evoke nostalgia within and make you feel as though you’ve traveled back in time. PINCODE brings you time-tested recipes that were crafted to tingle all your senses, using only the finest ingredients to bring you closer to home.”
Accommodating 90 pax, the ambience spells modern-day India with the warm, inviting feeling of a traditional Indian welcome. The see-through kitchen gives you a glimpse into the finesse with which your dishes come to life. Located in Dubai Hill Mall, it’s the perfect spot for all your post-shopping cravings.
Chef Kunal Kapur is a well-recognised Indian celebrity chef, restaurateur, and media personality known for his food-focused television shows, cookbook and hosting high-end events in the country. Kunal is well recognised as the judge cum host for television shows Masterchef India and Junior Masterchef India. He was invited to judge the semi finale of Masterchef America with Chef Gordon Ramsay.
Winner of several culinary and television awards, Kunal has been recognised amongst the Best Chefs in India. Among others, Kunal won the prestigious ‘Best Food Entertainer’ of the year for his food & travel show Utsav, Thalis of India by the epicurean guild awards. His cook books include – ‘A Chef in Every Home’ and ‘Kunal In the Kitchen’ both of which are complete family cookbooks.