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ARMENIAN RESTAURANT MAYRIG SERVES FAMILY RECIPES
Khaleej Times, UAE
Feb 4 2015
David Light (Senior Reporter) / 4 February 2015
There's more to Armenia than Kim Kardashian. Find out what at Mayrig.
It's the sizeable country between Georgia and Iran that evokes a
curiosity for travellers by maintaining a mysterious aura. Such is
the understated nature of Armenia; the only aspect of the country's
culture people can usually recall is, unfortunately, Los Angeles
native Kim Kardashian whose father was of Armenian heritage.
However, Armenia has traditionally been a prosperous nation with a
rich history and culture. Combined with its welcoming population it
remains high on the list of places to visit. Though, if you're not
able to make the time to skip over at the moment, the only place
to find authentic Armenian hospitality here in Dubai is at Mayrig,
along Emaar Boulevard, Downtown.
Founded by Aline Kamakian and Serge Maacaron, grandchildren of
Manouchag who was celebrated in the family for her cooking and whose
recipes are still used at the restaurant, Mayrig started out in Beirut,
Lebanon. The Dubai branch opened a couple of years ago with the same
faithfulness to tradition at its heart.
During our time there we were presented with a tasting platter that was
satisfying and very well done. Sat outside to also enjoy the shisha
facilities, Mayrig is a charming establishment. The faux old-world
decorations are not too over-the-top, making it as authentic as you
can get in Dubai.
Yet, it is the food that is the draw. Mayrig has new additions to its
menu, available from this month. Fresh seafood dishes, more traditional
Armenian favourites and desserts will join what the restaurant already
has to offer.
New menu items include appetisers such as Imam Bayaldi, made with
eggplant, tomato and chickpeas, and seafood items such as the chunky
gratinated fish in a spicy tahini sauce.
The Armenian delicacy Banirov Maamoul, a melted cheese stuffed cookie
topped with syrup, is also a new favourite.
Menu staples include the Hommos Sojouk, which is delicious and the
Mayrig Selection of kebbe, lentils, potatoes and raw meat. The Mante
is something you just have to try. These miniature meat dumplings
covered in yogurt are unusual, yet brilliant in their uniqueness.
One thing: if you're a fan of nutmeg as flavouring, this is your kind
of place. Lots of the dishes contain the spice and it is wonderful.
All in all, the fact that Mayrig is the only Armenian restaurant in
Dubai is reason enough to check it out.
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2015/February/citytimes_February19.xml§ion=citytimes
From: Baghdasarian
Khaleej Times, UAE
Feb 4 2015
David Light (Senior Reporter) / 4 February 2015
There's more to Armenia than Kim Kardashian. Find out what at Mayrig.
It's the sizeable country between Georgia and Iran that evokes a
curiosity for travellers by maintaining a mysterious aura. Such is
the understated nature of Armenia; the only aspect of the country's
culture people can usually recall is, unfortunately, Los Angeles
native Kim Kardashian whose father was of Armenian heritage.
However, Armenia has traditionally been a prosperous nation with a
rich history and culture. Combined with its welcoming population it
remains high on the list of places to visit. Though, if you're not
able to make the time to skip over at the moment, the only place
to find authentic Armenian hospitality here in Dubai is at Mayrig,
along Emaar Boulevard, Downtown.
Founded by Aline Kamakian and Serge Maacaron, grandchildren of
Manouchag who was celebrated in the family for her cooking and whose
recipes are still used at the restaurant, Mayrig started out in Beirut,
Lebanon. The Dubai branch opened a couple of years ago with the same
faithfulness to tradition at its heart.
During our time there we were presented with a tasting platter that was
satisfying and very well done. Sat outside to also enjoy the shisha
facilities, Mayrig is a charming establishment. The faux old-world
decorations are not too over-the-top, making it as authentic as you
can get in Dubai.
Yet, it is the food that is the draw. Mayrig has new additions to its
menu, available from this month. Fresh seafood dishes, more traditional
Armenian favourites and desserts will join what the restaurant already
has to offer.
New menu items include appetisers such as Imam Bayaldi, made with
eggplant, tomato and chickpeas, and seafood items such as the chunky
gratinated fish in a spicy tahini sauce.
The Armenian delicacy Banirov Maamoul, a melted cheese stuffed cookie
topped with syrup, is also a new favourite.
Menu staples include the Hommos Sojouk, which is delicious and the
Mayrig Selection of kebbe, lentils, potatoes and raw meat. The Mante
is something you just have to try. These miniature meat dumplings
covered in yogurt are unusual, yet brilliant in their uniqueness.
One thing: if you're a fan of nutmeg as flavouring, this is your kind
of place. Lots of the dishes contain the spice and it is wonderful.
All in all, the fact that Mayrig is the only Armenian restaurant in
Dubai is reason enough to check it out.
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2015/February/citytimes_February19.xml§ion=citytimes
From: Baghdasarian