Fusion twist to traditional Indian dishes

Lavang, a new fine dining outlet in Downtown Dubai, seeks to appeal to the global palette while staying true to its Indian roots

- Somshankar Bandyopadhyay

I must confess that when it comes to food, I've always been a traditionalist.

In Asian cuisine, I've stuck to the chow mein/fried rice/chilli chicken/sweet and sour types, and in Indian food, our staples of kebabs, curries, biryani and naans. Or when it comes to Western stuff, it has been the lasagna/steak/soups/souffle types.

So when I arrived at Lavang, the new fine dining restaurant in Downtown Dubai, I was a bit hesitant when I came to know they are big into fusion food. However, after the meal was over, I must say I'm a changed man. Fusion is the way to go!

Lavang is the Hindi word for cloves, an essential spice in Indian food. While the restaurant serves traditional Indian dishes, fusion remains its USP.