At the aforementioned brunch at Sofra <\/a>bld, Hubs and I left a little…ready for something else.<\/p>\n

As our room at the Shangri-La was constantly interrupted\u00a0by the sounds of jet skis and music from nearby Pearls and Caviar, we decided to go out for a bit. \u00a0I am pretty much always in the mood for salmon (of any variety), so our first stop was to Sho Cho<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0We lucked out with ‘cooler’ temperatures and chose a seat outside for sundowners (and LOTS of people ‘playing’ on jet skis). \u00a0Noisy motorized watercraft aside, the food was fantastic, as were the drinks (a half pint of Heineken for Hubs and a delicious Dark and Stormy<\/em> for me). \u00a0For 6:30 PM we had the place entirely to ourselves…<\/p>\n

We ordered the Sho Cho seared salmon sashimi<\/em> (with garlic, ponzu, ginger, and chives – delish, I could’ve had the entire thing to myself). \u00a0It disappeared quite quickly.<\/p>\n

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For our other starter, we ordered the tempura prawn with creamy garlic and chili sauce<\/em> \u00a0(no diet in sight!). \u00a0When the waiter asked if we wanted ‘only one,’ we confirmed and I’m not sure who would be able to consume two full orders, but good luck to you. \u00a0I would order both dishes again without hesitation.<\/p>\n

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For our next stop, we went upstairs to Noodle House<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and choosing another seat outside (I love seeing the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque all lit up at night). \u00a0For reasons unknown, I have desperately been craving laksa, so (since I often get my way), we ordered the Singaporean Curry Laksa<\/em> to share (along with another round of drinks). \u00a0Debating between a usual favorite, the classic mojito, I tried the Mai Tai<\/em> (which was entirely too sweet — there was enough grenadine to practically have the drink stand up on its own). \u00a0The laksa arrived, and I was glad we had decided to split the dish (the portion is quite large). \u00a0The noodle dish was everything I had been dreaming of — sweet, savoury, and quite filling. \u00a0This is a dish I can definitely see ordering again.<\/p>\n

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Overall, I think the ‘pub crawl’ or multiple stop tour is the best option to experience Souq Qarayat Al Beri. \u00a0Had we not just gone to brunch, we would’ve started the night at Left Bank<\/strong> (always good for a cocktail) and had we the energy, we could’ve carried on at the nearby Etoiles<\/strong>. \u00a0And certainly, had their been room for it, we would’ve gone for dessert at the Meat & Co.<\/strong> (Chocoholic Experience, anyone?).<\/p>\n

Where would you add to the list? \u00a0Any dishes in the souk I’m missing out on?
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At the aforementioned brunch at Sofra bld, Hubs and I left a little…ready for something else. As our room at the Shangri-La was constantly interrupted\u00a0by the sounds of jet skis and music from nearby Pearls and Caviar, we decided to go out for a bit. \u00a0I am pretty much always in the mood for salmon (of any variety), so our first stop was to Sho Cho. \u00a0We lucked out with ‘cooler’ temperatures and chose a seat outside for sundowners (and LOTS of people ‘playing’ on jet skis). \u00a0Noisy motorized watercraft aside, the food was fantastic, as were the drinks (a half pint of Heineken for Hubs and a delicious Dark and Stormy for me). \u00a0For 6:30 PM we had the place entirely to ourselves… We ordered the Sho Cho seared salmon sashimi (with garlic, ponzu, ginger, and chives – delish, I could’ve had the entire thing to myself). \u00a0It disappeared…<\/p>\n

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