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<h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2;">Dinner at <a style="color: #843fa1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.instagram.com/bisou.dubai/">Bisou</a> was one of those evenings where everything just fell into place&mdash;the kind of night that makes you want to pause time, just to savor each moment a little longer. From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for something special.</h3>
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We started with the Camembert with truffle, marinated asparagus, and apple vanilla cream. Now, I&rsquo;m not one to play favorites, but truffle and I have a history, and this dish didn&rsquo;t disappoint. The sweetness of the apple vanilla cream paired with the rich, savory camembert and that earthy truffle&mdash;just wow. The asparagus added a nice crunch and freshness that balanced everything out. It was the kind of dish that makes you realize you&rsquo;re in for a ride.
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Camembert with truffle, marinated asparagus, and apple vanilla cream &amp; Tagliata striploin
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Next up was the Tagliata striploin. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly tender striploin, resting on a bed of sundried tomato sauce that&rsquo;s just the right amount of tangy and sweet. The herbs and spices lifted the flavors without overpowering the meat, making it a dish that could easily stand as a meal on its own.
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For the mains, we went with the Rigatoni with duck confit and mushrooms. I&rsquo;m usually not a pasta person, but when the staff recommends something this enthusiastically, you listen. And thank goodness I did. The duck was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the rigatoni was cooked to perfection, and the mushroom sauce&mdash;don&rsquo;t even get me started. Let&rsquo;s just say, I might have stolen a little more than my fair share from my friend&rsquo;s plate.
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Rigatoni with duck confit and mushrooms, and Salmon with tomato sauce, broccolini, and oriental pesto
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Our second main was the Salmon with tomato sauce, broccolini, and oriental pesto. I&rsquo;ve had my fair share of overcooked salmon, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this one juicy and full of flavor. The tomato sauce had a bold flavor that could have easily overpowered the dish, but the oriental pesto balanced it out nicely. If you&rsquo;re trying this, a little bit of tomato and a touch more pesto is the way to go.
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And then came dessert, the grand finale. First, the Chocolate tart with raspberry and truffle&mdash;a rich, decadent chocolate experience that wasn&rsquo;t overly sweet, which I loved. The raspberry added a nice tang that cut through the richness perfectly. Simple, yet elegant.
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Chocolate tart with raspberry and truffle, and Tonka cream br&ucirc;l&eacute;e with fruit salad and pomegranate sorbet
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But the Tonka cream br&ucirc;l&eacute;e with fruit salad and pomegranate sorbet? That was something else. The pomegranate sorbet brought a fresh, fruity twist to the creamy br&ucirc;l&eacute;e, and the fruit salad on top added just the right amount of texture. I could have had two servings of this, easily. It wasn&rsquo;t too sweet, which I appreciated, and the flavors were perfectly balanced.
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Milk For Le Chat
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And to top it all off, the staff was absolutely incredible&mdash;warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food and drinks they served. They even shared the fascinating story behind Bisou and its cocktail menu, which was inspired by the love story between a French librarian and an Arabic poet. Intriguing, right? One of the drinks I tried was&nbsp;Milk For Le Chat, a mocktail made with non-alcoholic gin, clarified milk soda, vanilla, and coconut foam. It even came with an adorable marshmallow cat paw on top&mdash;cute and fizzy! We also sampled the Desert Rose cocktail, a delightful mix of rose vodka, Madagascar vanilla, passion fruit, and herbs.
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Bisou is definitely one of those places I&rsquo;ll be recommending to everyone who&rsquo;ll listen. If you&rsquo;re into French cuisine with a Middle Eastern twist, you need to check this place out. I&rsquo;ll be back for sure!
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Timings: Daily, 9am - 12am
Location: Dubai Opera Plaza - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai&nbsp;
Reservations: 058 140 6888, <a style="color: #843fa1; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://bisou.metafoodiesgroup.com">bisou.metafoodiesgroup.com</a>

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