Logma – Where new is better, and new is tastier

Logma, the favorite Emirati fusion spot in town, has come up with some wonderful new additions on their menu. We finally decided to give it a try last night, and with so many chicken options on offer, we were delighted to say the least.

Logma doesn’t just offer food. It offers an experience. And this unrivaled experience is what makes you keep you going back for more. They not only stuck to the tradionalities of Iftar, but went a step further with a platter of delicious dates, fresh figs and appetizing apricots that were pre-plated and ready on our table as soon as we arrived. These dates were probably the best ones I have had in a long time. Juicy, fleshy and sweet, if I could, I would go back to Logma just for these.

Karak

For me, breaking the fast calls for a lovely cup of hot Karak. I’m literally having my homemade cuppa while writing this post. We all know how amazingly Logma does Karak Tea. So as soon as we got to placing our order, like a little child, I jumped up asking for Karak first. And our friendly server happily noted that and brought us this piping hot Karak in no time.

Now I’m very particular about tea, especially this kind. I don’t like saffron in it, it hurts my throat. Even the cardamom has to be limited to a bare minimum. And needless to say Logma’s version was perfect, just the way I love it. Make sure you don’t miss out on this one, no matter how hot it is outside.

Chicken Samboosas

We got to Logma right at the brink of Iftar and the crowds were plenty. Yes, that did make their service a tad bit slow, but I wouldn’t mark them down on that, for all the popularity that engulfs this restaurant is not for nothing. The food that followed quickly made up for the lost time.

 

A part of their new menu and gladly there are these Chicken Samboosas. When I think of a chicken Samboosas, I imagine chicken mince with onions, peppers, chillies and spices. But that’s the Indian in me used to that filling.

Logma, however, begs to differ. These Samboosas come with shredded herbed chicken that mixes up with cheddar, peppers and basil sun-dried pesto to bring about a creamy textured filling. The deep fried Samboosas are dusted with what I would call chicken stock powder, you know the ones you get with noodle packets.
Every single bite is a delight. And four pieces were just too little for me. I would strongly recommend they add a half portion and full portion to their menu. Or better just order two of these 🙂

Jumeirah Blues & Dubai Nights

We needed a break between the Karak and these coolers, which the Samboosas very aptly stepped in to fulfill. But there was definitely no leaving Logma without trying out their new specialty mocktails.

Jumeirah Blues, offering a very classic minty lemonade flavor, is jazzed up with blue lagoon for its fresh look.
Dubai Nights is an intense combination of blackberry, lychee and cranberry juices that come together to give off a very refreshing taste.
I liked Dubai Nights slightly more than the former, simply because of the creativity that went into making sure these ingredients blend well with each other. And they did!

Chicken Tikka Paratha

Another new item on Logma’s menu is this paratha. In fact, there are more than half a dozen options, but given my love for chicken, we opted for the chicken tikka paratha. Served like fusion tacos, these were different, and quite contemporary from what I had imagined them to be. They weren’t rolled or wrapped up and covered with paper tissues.

Their taco like plating got me giving the presentation a lot of points, and the taste quickly exceeded once we dug in.
The chicken tikka pieces, coupled with tomatoes, onions, coriander and mint sauce were just like you would expect – hour and spicy, juicy, creamy and tender in all the right spots. And the paratha didn’t give a never ending guilt feeling, which a more traditional version of this dish otherwise would.
The other favorites from the paratha variety on my radar are Crispy Chicken and definitely definitely Chips Oman.

Halloumi Salad

Nothing complements good food like a good salad. And this one is a new entry on Logma’s menu.
Usually I don’t opt for salads. I’d rather go for an additional starter. But there was something about this one – the halloumi, the pomegranate, the pine nuts and those fresh veggies, I was instantly attracted to it.

The Halloumi salad features mixed baby greens as a base, topped with cucumbers, baby tomatoes, fennel and my favorites – grilled halloumi, pine nuts and pomegranate seeds – all these dressed in a Logma dressing with pomegranate molasses.
If you are a salad person, you should definitely try out the salad variety at Logma. They have an amazing collection of chicken, falafel, freekeh salads and more.

Chicken Biryani

You would never expect a biryani to be this good. Especially when it comes from a non-Indian restaurant. But that’s the thing with Logma. Their cultural exchange reflects so well in their fusion dishes, that you get the best of both, Emirati and Indian cuisines.

Uber that paratha hood, the chicken pieces cooked with all those Biryani spices in a bed of basmati are to die for. And the toasted cashews make the garnish just perfect while adding a lovely crunch.

Highly highly recommended. Whether you order a chicken variant, or a meat or seafood one, or even vegetarian, the biryani is a must have.

Nutella & Banana Paratha Crepe

Have you ever imagined a paratha crepe? Logma already owns it with this extremely chocolaty Nutella & Banana Paratha crepe which again is a new addition to their menu. This crispy paratha is really abundant at Logma. It holds the chicken tikkas, covers up the biryani and here, is stuffed with creamy Nutella and fresh bananas for an unbearably sweet fruity taste.

Adding a little Middle Easten vibe to this dessert are the crushed pistachios that share the garnish with the more crepe friendly icing sugar.
If you are a fan of crepes, Nutella, bananas, or even parathas, try this out!

Lugaimat

Sweet cravings? Chocolate cravings? Lugaimat cravings? There’s one answer to all of them: Logma
Lugaimat has always been like the Emirati version of Gulab Jamun for me. This time, however, they decided they don’t want to be called that anymore. These little fluffy dessert dough balls rose up to the challenge and managed to define their very own personality in my books.

Lugaimat is offered with tons of toppings. You can have them plain or with the classic honey syrup. But who are we to follow classics.
We directly dove into newness and ordered a mix of milk chocolate and salted caramel toppings. While the former comes with biscuit crumbs, the latter is garnished with my fav pecan nuts! These are worth a try. You can also opt for berries, lotus, white chocolate, Oreo and Nutella toppings. In fact, order two or three portions with mixed toppings because one definitely won’t be enough!

Logma

Location: BOXPARK, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa, Dubai
Contact: 80056462