Review: INA wraps up flame-grilled creations in tribal-inspired luxury
As soon as you step in , you eat with your eyes, because INA's interiors are a dim, delicious take on tribal-inspired luxury. Handcrafted woodwork, carefully curated greenery, fringed accents, traditional prints and rose gold lighting that sets the entire mood. The restaurant space feels intimate and exclusive, a compact central enclave surrounded by the stunning bar on one side and elevated seating on the other. In the winter months, guests can enjoy their evening under the stars with an open-air retractable roof. The Food and Drinks
Created by Australian-born Chef Glen Ballis, the menu at INA is all about highlighting the singular power and beauty of fire. Every dish embraces simplicity, devoid of excess, fancy frills and theatrical presentation to offer a culinary experience that is uncluttered, authentic and true to the Earth.
Plates like the char-grilled asparagus with whipped ricotta and bottarga, the padron peppers with smoked salt and the tomato carpaccio with green herb puree are the best examples of this – licked by flames, seasoned with minimal but quality ingredients, and still packing a punch. Mains like the carabinero prawns with pink peppercorn dressing, the fremantle octopus with herb vinaigrette and calamansi, and the oven-baked crab rice with tomato salsa take seafood, preserve it's freshness and dress it up in smoke and salt. The Service
The staff are warm and lively, keeping the plates rotating at our table with almost stealthy efficiency. They offer us great recommendations and keep our party entertained with great energy.
What to Order Striploin
Tomato carpaccio
Stracciatella
Sour cream soft serve with charred strawberries What's On the Bill
Dhs400-600 for two, including food and drinks. The Final Say
What's On Verdict: For your next special occasion, head to INA.
Location: INA, J1 Beach, Jumeirah
Times: Sunday to Thursday, 6.30pm to 1pm, Friday and Saturday, 6.30pm to 2am
Contact: (0) 4 570 4766 | @ina.dubai
Reservations: Recommended for weeknights/weekends
Images: Supplied
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