Mint Leaf of London, Dubai. Mint Leaf of London, Dubai.

Contemporary Indian restaurant Mint Leaf of London has opened on the 15th floor of the Emirates Financial Towers - South Tower, in DIFC.

Mint Leaf of London, Dubai head chef Vivek Kashiwale said: "Following the success of Mint Leaf of London’s flagship restaurant and lounge concepts in the heart of the West End, London, we are working hard to ensure that diners to our Dubai venue experience the best in modern Indian cuisine that the brand has become synonymous with across the UK.

"This, combined with the exceptional award winning bar team and a truly stunning setting, creates a vibrant and sophisticated venue ideal for business lunches, dinner, after-work cocktails, and intimate gatherings."

Highlights from the starter menu include contemporary dishes such as pink peppercorn scallops, soft shell kadai crab and stuffed romero peppers. Main course dishes include the sliced tandoori venison loin and Kashmiri lamb shank, while seafood fans can enjoy the wild African U5 prawns and malai tails.

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Some vegetarian options include the malai kofta lababdar, raisins and cashew nuts stuffed with paneer dumplings in lababdar sauce and the kadai paneer– cottage cheese cooked with bell peppers and onions with roasted crushed spices. Desserts on offer include the Indian sampler rose kulfi and rasmalai shots topped with gulab jamun.

The main dining area offers views across Dubai, courtesy of the restaurant’s floor to ceiling windows, as well as views over the lively open-show kitchen.