Hutong

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This stylish, spice-infused spot in the DIFC comes alive at night, when each of its scarlet cushions is filled with suits sipping lychee and yuzu-infused cocktails under a giant 'wishing tree' – a nod to the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree in Hong Kong, where the Hutong restaurant group was born. Although the 'Imperial' menu is one of the city's more unusual brunch options – with its mapo mushroom dumplings and wok-tossed seabass with leek – the kitchen's defining dishes are refined versions of the fiery recipes from China's Sichuan province: crispy broad beans, wok-tossed lobster and bouncy seabass dumplings. Prices are more suited to expense accounts than casual dining, but the set business lunch is great value with three courses for $30. And on Sundays, an unlimited dim sum menu tempts the curious‑minded to try a little of everything.

Key Information

• Average price per person $118
• Brunch: Sat and Thu, Lunch: Sun – Fri, Dinner: Mon – Sun
• 971 4 220 0868
• Visit Hutong's Website

Location

Gate Building 6, Ground Floor, Al Sukook Street , DIFC, Dubai,