A truly local Middle Eastern experience – simple, but tasty: Restaurant First Cup Masaya (12. November 2022)

Frankly, the First Cup Masaya restaurant is probably not a place you’d normally visit, since it does not look too appealing. However, the place is actually quite nice if you get to sit outside since it’s comfortable, the staff is friendly and makes sure you get what you need, and takes care of you throughout. As a starter, we went for the “chicken liver with pomegranate” (30.00 AED), which was quite nice. Chicken liver is not always enjoyable, but this particular case was quite delicious.

The “grilled halloumi” (30.00 AED) on the other hand was not that exquisite, since it was served not fully warm, but already a bit cold, which doesn’t really make it all too good because it becomes chewy quite quickly. Still, at first, it was still fine, until it really cooled down.

Then, it was time for a main, and we went for the “arayes” (55.00 AED). Not sure, what exactly I was eating there, but it was enjoyable and easy to eat. The filling of the dough was some type of meat, and definitely a good way to end a dinner food-wise.

After dinner, it was time for my favourite – a “double apple shisha” (65.00 AED). The shisha guy was quick and friendly. Within minutes, the shisha was served, and even without asking, the charcoal was changed on a regular basis which made it quite nice. All in all, the First Cup Masaya restaurant is a simple, typical, local restaurant which is definitely okay to visit and has a good price performance ratio.

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Contact Details:

Restaurant First Cup Masaya

Rostamani Tower, beside Crown Plaza

Sheikh Zayed Road 72

Dubai (UAE)

Tel.: +971 56 134 50 00

About the Author: Sven

I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org. Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City.