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I Live in a Frying Pan
I Live in a Frying Pan
Written by a girl who strolls down the back alleys of Old Dubai, hunting out hidden, ethnic restaurant gems. She sizzles in the heat of discovery, and has a lifelong dream of sparking an Old Dubai food revival.
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GA
07:24 AM October 26, 2012
07:24 AM October 26, 2012
One of the best food blogs in the UAE, Arva has her finger right on the pulse of the real food in the UAE
Ginger And Scotch
07:05 AM October 31, 2012
07:05 AM October 31, 2012
I am constantly living (or shall I say "eating") vicariously through Arva's blog - wonderfully descriptive experiences and so much fun to read.
IshitaUnblogged
18:02 PM November 07, 2012
18:02 PM November 07, 2012
I call this blogger a Sizzler - coz her writing simply sizzles through. The places that she discovers had always been there - it's simply that we didn't have the eye to discover them before. Her food descriptions make me roll in laughter!
Sally
08:10 AM November 18, 2012
08:10 AM November 18, 2012
A street-food category in the UAE did not exist until In a Frying Pan was born. She has single-handedly, through copious research and boundless enthusiasm, raised the status of hole-in-the-wall eateries and independent ethnic restaurants in a sea of 5-star monotony. Her in-depth knowledge is astounding and I've been introduced to corners of Dubai and food experiences I never knew existed. I am not usually a stream of consciousness writing but Frying Pan takes you on a journey of sensory experience, holding your hand as you dip some freshly cooked roti into a thick, spicy sauce that trickles down your chin. There isn't a superfluous word. This site is a treasure trove for anyone interested in getting to know the real side of Dubai and the UAE through its food, whether tourists or residents.
