SMOKED ROOM DUBAI

I visited the restaurant "Smoked Room" in Dubai. It is known for earning a Michelin one-star rating just six months after opening, which is why I decided to go with high expectations. The restaurant only has counter seating, allowing you to watch the chefs work right in front of you, which creates a strong sense of immersion and connection with the cooking process. The atmosphere is very pleasant, with a refined and calm setting suited for adults. As for the food, the overall quality was consistently high, and basically every dish was delicious. The balance of flavors, cooking techniques, and use of aromas were well executed throughout the course. In addition, there were several dishes that were visually striking and clearly designed to be photogenic, making the experience enjoyable not only in taste but also visually. Overall, it is a restaurant that delivers more than just hype, and I think it is a solid choice for anyone in Dubai who values food quality and dining experience.

amazing experience had the tasting menu cant spoil it .. def. had a couple of fun dishes that were really impressive. just personal opinion not a fan of the wagyu

One of the best restaurants in Middle East featuring an amazing menu by chef Dani Garcia. The place is welcoming and luxurious. The menu is incredible with one of the most amazing wine pairings I’ve seen. Long live smoked room, one of the best in the world.

I loved the smokey vibes at the restaurant with its exclusive experience accommodating 14 guests. The 11 course menu was very delicious especially their dessert but didn’t enjoy their non-alcoholic pairings much. The staff were extremely friendly, funny and the chef, Jesus Lobato Suarez, who received the Young Chef Award at Michelin Guide Dubai 2024, made sure we enjoyed the experience! I highly recommend it but keep in mind, you will smell smokey after it!

This is a restaurant I've been interested in since I went to LEÑA Dubai. We came here after it got a star. The entrance is like a hideaway and it's exciting. There were only a few seats, but it was a special space. The moment you open the door, you are enveloped in the delicious aroma of smoke. All the food was delicious and beautiful to look at. It was great to enjoy the aroma of smoke, eat delicious food, and watch the fire burning. If I had to say one thing, I'd like to see a larger variety of wines. The customers are mostly mature adults, so you can enjoy your meal at your own pace. I would like to come again on a special day.

I've been to lots of great restaurants, and I'd like to stress that Smoked Room is in my top 3. In addition to the cosy, warm atmosphere created by the dim lighting and the beautiful kitchen with its fireplace, the dishes are all excellent and original, and the products are sourced and of the highest quality. It's well known that in Dubai we eat very well, but at Smoked Room, we're on top. We opted for a food and wine pairing that went perfectly with the excellent service on all levels. Many thanks to the whole team and to the manager for his special attention.

If you're looking for food infused with smoke flavours, particularly red meats, this place isn't for you. This is a seafood restaurant with no smokey flavours of any description that you eat in front of a fire that is there for decoration only. You'd have to be a food detective to find any trace of smoke. Don't get me wrong, the food is excellent - high quality, cooked well, creative dishes. But it's not what it describes on the website. The branding is a muddle and misleading - smoke is not the main theme of this culinary experience. The lack of meat was very disappointing. We had 11 courses of mostly Japanese-inspired seafood dishes, with only one meat serving - the tiniest slither of duck breast. There are 14 seats in the restaurant, and all 14 of them can share a single duck breast - that's how thin the slice is. But not to worry, because as you're served the duck an impressively marbled wagyu beef is paraded in front of you - only to be told that this isn't included in the AED 1,000 pp charge and would cost an extra AED 250 or so for a piece smaller than a golf ball. This shameless upselling lacks class and really soured the mood. The wine pairing was nice, albeit over-priced. The wine list in general was staggeringly over-priced. The Chinese rice wine wasn't for us, and the final dessert wine was like drinking maple syrup. The other six 50ml glasses were fine but nothing to write home about. Service in the restaurant was excellent. However, service during the booking process was appalling. The day before our dinner the restaurant called to say they couldn't seat us at 9pm due to an issue with their booking system, despite us booking weeks earlier and paying in advance. We pushed back on this and they said they would see what they can do and call us back to confirm. They never did, we had to call them. The staff then lied and claimed some other problem with the booking system, which the manager debunked and said there was no such issue but that he would look after us on the night. Unfortunately, no one did - no complimentary drinks or discount. At the end of the meal we contacted the same manager, who then offered us a complimentary drink - but only after us having to chase him. Pretty shambolic from a top-tier restaurant.