third culture cuisine

third culture cuisine

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meet varun - the chef

hello there,

I’m Varun Menghani, a Dubai-born third-culture chef. My cooking blends global experience with my roots, shaped from my mother’s kitchen to kitchens around the world.

At sabahdining, I bring this journey together into a thoughtful, multi-course experience.

a flavorful tribute to the cities we love

  • Dubai, U.A.E

    My Mom’s Kitchen

  • Le Bouveret, Switzerland,

    Culinary Arts Academy

  • New York

    NYC, NoMad Hotel

  • Panjim, Goa

    Miguel’s Cocktails & Petsicos

  • Bangkok, Thailand

    My Lovely Wife

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it all began with an idea of 7 courses

why ‘sabah’ ?

maintaining an element of surprise in your dining experience!

we got answers to all your questions.

  • Al Barsha 3, Dubai, House 24

    20:00 - 23:00

    Click here for directions

  • due to our menu's complexity and limited space, any menu changes will be done at the discretion of the chef.

  • since we're nestled in a residential neighborhood , you'll find ample parking around the house. no need to stress about finding a spot – plenty of room for everyone!

  • come as you are, we want you to be comfortable.

  • we kindly ask that you arrive at the scheduled time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests, as the experience cannot begin without all guests.

  • please visit the Splidu profile to book a private dining or catering event from sabah dining.

  • please visit my Splidu profile to view the available bookings.

  • due to the nature of the menu, we are only able to accommodate up to 8 people for the best experience.

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