What could be a better treat on a tumultuous Tuesday than the wonderful saffron setting amidst the sea and an extravagant relaxed meal? For a seafood lover, Saffron @ Atlantis is a paradise in disguise.
Tuesdays, which is more subtly known as the midweek in Middle East, could be chaotic with all the stress fillers like work, traffic and family pressures. Saffron @ Atlantis is a great mid week break. Having frequented the restaurant most of time on pretext of long drives to the Palm Island Beach, Saffron has always caught my interest with the well laid buffet and guest service (Very specific as GUEST and not CUSTOMER).
As a mother of a toddler, I have enjoyed every little time spent there as my little one was well taken care off. For any person to frequent a restaurant, two things prove to be the utmost important. Service and Food. A good service for me is easily measurable when my little one is taken care off. I can then easily enjoy my meal to rate the food.
The spread is so huge, that it is actually taking me a while to recollect what all I ate..but for sure, I could only touch base on 40% of the spread. Being an ardent lover of sea food, most space was taken by lobsters and oysters from the cold station and the grilled prawn from the Arabic station. A huge spread of salads and breads completes your craving for appetisers not forgetting the famous “ Shechuan Crab”
Being an Indian, and a spice lover I very much try to avoid Indian food as it seems blander for me in other countries. But at Saffron, the blend seemed perfect and easily ruled my palette. Tandoori Pomfret took all allocates.
The Thai and Malaysian gourmet station seemed the best when I tasted the much popular “ Laksa “ which I found quite authentic and as well was more convinced when introduced to the Chef from Malaysia. They are more than pleased to come and take your requirement and have your food served matching your taste. You name it and you had it from Nasi Goren to Congee to Phad Thai. But what I missed was the spiciest Sambal.
What is south East food without Dim Sums or Sushi’s ? I could have then to my heart’s content at the buffet. The freshly steamed Dim sums and crisp rolled Sushi was a feast for me, and the best accompaniment of sauces and the most famous Wasabi.
With so much to linger on, I frankly did not have any space for a proper main dish. But made sure I had space for my greatest weakness, Desserts. The freshly made Caramel Custard caught my eyes even when I was entering the restaurant and having a look at the buffet. True chocolate lovers can indulge in “Fountain of Sin” (that’s what I call a chocolate fountain). Cold stone Ice cream couldn’t escape either...I had to indulge in it. Also was there a huge assortment of tarts, crèmes and cakes certainly looked delicious.
With such a huge escapade from the kitchen, Saffron for me is a sure shot return place. And every other time I go there, I think I should try all that I missed on my previous visit, but turns out that every Tuesday night has something new to offer. Saffron, as opulent the spice is, so greater is my indulgence with the sea treat for me.
Reservations could be made at The Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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