{"id":15071,"date":"2024-11-07T09:06:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=15071"},"modified":"2024-11-22T07:54:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T07:54:48","slug":"culinary-journey-in-downtown-dubai-cross-cultural-feast-by-chefs-from-juns-and-shams-el-balad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/culinary-journey-in-downtown-dubai-cross-cultural-feast-by-chefs-from-juns-and-shams-el-balad\/","title":{"rendered":"Culinary Journey in Downtown Dubai: Cross-Cultural Feast by Chefs from Jun\u2019s and Shams El Balad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in an exclusive, cross-cultural dining experience as two celebrated chefs, <strong>Chef Kelvin Cheung from Jun&#8217;s in Dubai and Chef Qais Malhas from Shams El Balad in Amman, unite for a four-hands dinner this November 11<\/strong>. This unique collaboration brings together flavors and traditions from diverse backgrounds, weaving a culinary tale that both honors heritage and innovates boldly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DB9CBjsyts1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DB9CBjsyts1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Jun\u2019s (@junsdubai)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hosted at Jun\u2019s in Downtown Dubai, the seven-course dinner is a tribute to both chefs&#8217; rich heritages<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/qaismalhas\/\">Chef Malhas<\/a> from the MENA\u2019s 50 Best list is drawing inspiration from his Palestinian-Jordanian roots and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chefkelvincheung\/\">Chef Cheung<\/a> infusing Chinese-Canadian flavors. Expect dishes that speak to both their backgrounds, along with influences from their previous collaboration at the Jordan Food Festival.<\/p>\n<p>The evening begins with a selection of vibrant starters, such as <strong>house-made pickles<\/strong>, <strong>ka\u2019ek b simsim<\/strong>, and <strong>kimchi<\/strong>, setting the stage for an exceptional lineup of mezze and main courses. Diners can savor distinctive plates like <strong>samakeh nayyeh <\/strong>(with aged sea bream, apple, guava), <strong>lentil kufta<\/strong>, <strong>cauliflower mshat<\/strong>, and a playful <strong>msakhan-inspired pani puri <\/strong>(with onion jam, confit chicken, sumac broth).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15073\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-64x32.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/456488664_18011773502623707_8189092720518792250_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Heartier dishes include <strong>shushbarak dumplings<\/strong>, tender <strong>Westholme short ribs<\/strong>, and <strong>carrot fatteh<\/strong>, each thoughtfully crafted to showcase the chefs&#8217; culinary expertise and cultural roots.<\/p>\n<p>To finish, an artful array of desserts awaits, from a flavorful <strong>kullaj bite<\/strong> (nabulsi cheese, rose, pistachio) to an inventive <strong>rakweh tiramisu<\/strong> (with cardamom, burnt milk crumble) that\u2019s sure to please every sweet tooth.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>exceptional meal is priced at AED 575 per person<\/strong> and offers an optional <strong>Patron cocktail package for an additional AED 175<\/strong>. Reserve your table to witness this extraordinary fusion of cultures and cuisines in the heart of Dubai.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Jun\u2019s, Downtown Dubai<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday, 11 November 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3610.3679955339085!2d55.27010747396738!3d25.190809531962113!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3e5f43beaf999b31%3A0xe93dd63db1ca5d0c!2zSnVu4oCZcw!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sfr!4v1730968125658!5m2!1sen!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in an exclusive, cross-cultural dining experience as two celebrated chefs, Chef Kelvin Cheung from Jun&#8217;s in Dubai and Chef Qais Malhas from Shams El Balad in Amman, unite for a four-hands dinner this November 11. 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