iWok | Dubai Marina
I have always always been a fan of Asian one-box meals. The fact that you can pick your favorite ingredients, combine them all together and enjoy the food as per your convenience makes it a go-to choice. One such place we came across a few days ago is iWok. Located in Dubai Marina with gorgeous views of the bay, the tiny restaurant is fueled mainly by takeaways and deliveries. They are available on all leading delivery apps so no matter which one you pick, you’ll find iWok there. They have a couple of regular tables too, and a few bar stool seating options, so if you’re in for a quick lunch with water views, it isn’t a bad idea to stop by. It was quite cold on the day we visited, so we chose to sit indoors, but it would make a good choice to just pack your box and sit outdoors on one of the benches, especially while the temperatures are still low.
Since ours was a review, we were asked to follow a budget of AED 150 and to be honest, we were quite surprised with the amount of food we managed to try out within that spend limit. Since I love the “make your own” concept, I chose to give a twist to my usual order of chicken Thai green curry + jasmine rice by adding my favorite veggies to go in the mix – baby corn, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli. I also topped it with fried garlic and crushed peanuts for the flavor and crunch. The other box we tried was one of their signature dishes – Korean chilli chicken that came with egg noodles tossed in a spicy chilli sauce with peppers, carrots, cabbage and more. We also tried a veg Manchow soup that was served piping hot with crunchy noodles on the side, prawn spring rolls and a chocolate mud cake with ice cream. My favorite undoubtedly was the Thai green curry and rice. The noodles were not as spicy as I thought they would be, and the sauce had a slightly sweet taste to it. The soup was exceptionally good and perfect for the weather. The spring rolls and dessert were fair. What I loved the most about the place is their concept of making food from scratch, right in front of you. Watching them cook all the dishes with their wok skills reassures you of the freshness and hygiene.
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Given my love for Asian one-box food, I would certainly love to go back and try some more mix and match combinations. The food is prepared made to order so it’s really fresh and hot and the meat used is of good quality, so not much they can go wrong with.
iWok
Location: Shop 6, Pearl Marina Apartments, Marina Walk, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Contact: 8004965
