When the pandemic started, dining out became a rare occasion for me and Ed. It was surprising and somehow funny how I transitioned from being a big eater in restaurants to a domesticated wife who preferred to eat home-cooked meals. But as expected, halfway through 2020, my taste buds longed for diversity. So when the new norms of eating out were implemented, we safely and slowly began rediscovering Dubai's food scene... starting from the restaurants we loved pre-Covid.
Medley in Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel was one of our go-to venues for theme night buffets and Iftars in the past. Following the municipality's strict safety guidelines, it recently reopened and reintroduced Seafood Thursdays.
Safety + Seafood. Those two are enough reasons for me to go back to Medley.
Dining in Medley
While a staff courteously guided us to our table, I glanced around and was happy to see that Medley's interior is unchanged. It has always been exuding a sophisticated yet inviting ambiance. Adding to the excellent atmosphere, the decors for Seafood Night is on point!
Adhering to the safety protocol, the buffet spread is now enclosed in glass panels. Social distancing is observed in the seating plan and buffet queue. Everyone is required to wear a mask that can only be taken off when eating.
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| Seafood Thursdays in Medley |
Sumptuous Seafood Spread in Medley
For starters, Medley offers a vast selection of seafood appetizers. The spread was brimming with sushi, salads, steamed mussels and shrimps, and too-pretty-to-eat seafood cocktails. My favorite has to be the shrimp cocktail. I totally adored the presentation, not to mention that perfect creamy concoction that goes so well with the succulent shrimps!
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Seafood Appetizers
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Sushi Rolls
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Shrimp Cocktail
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A closer look at the different starters
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Just random snaps of a happy seafood lover
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Seafood Paella
Every buffet has a highlight or as Ed and I often identify as a star of the night. And for Medley's Seafood Thursdays, it was the Paella. The rice was perfectly cooked with a tinge of spice, and topped with a generous amount of seafood.
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Seafood Paella and the live-cooking station
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| One hefty serving coming right up! |
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| Two thumbs up for this! |
Fresh Sustainable Seafood
Also not the be missed is the fresh seafood counter for the live cooking station. It has an array of sustainable fish and shellfish. Guests can choose from the spread and have it grilled or pan-fried. We opted to have grilled barracuda fish, shrimps, and sand lobsters. We even went for a second round of the latter. It was that good!
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Fresh seafood counter
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| Two slices of barracuda, two lobsters, and four shrimps, please! |
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Lots of options. No oysters, but there's sand lobster. So all is well. :)
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Fresh from the grill!
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| Nothing but smiles for a good seafood dinner! |
Desserts
The dessert spread is not that huge, but the offerings are enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. Having a heavy flavorful seafood meal, I actually think that a dessert with a clean and simple finish is the right way to go.
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Assorted Tartlets
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Sweet tooth satisfied!
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OverallSeafood Thursdays at Medley is a great choice for seafood lovers and buffet eaters. The restaurant embraces sustainability and safety while serving the finest seafood buffet in town. And I think that really matters during this tough time!
We were invited to dine at Medley Restaurant. Opinions in this blog post are my own.
Medley Restaurant
1st floor, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
Seafood Night: 7 to 11 pm, every Thursday
To book your table, please call +971 4 294 1222 or email h2022-sb@accor.com
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