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Mango Tree Bistro, Souk Al Bahar


In at number six is Mango Tree Bistro, the younger sibling of the established Mango Tree brand, which opened at Dubai’s Souk Al Bahar this year.


According to manager John Victor, Mango Tree Bistro was created “for the younger generation of customers; it’s very casual and the menu is more approachable.”

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Chef de cuisine Ananto Hadi adds: “Our menu is a bit more simple than the average Thai menu, but without any compromises in taste — we fly in ingredients from Thailand to ensure that. This is simple food aimed at the younger generation, which is a big trend these days in Thailand.”


Hadi admits that getting exactly the right ingredients can be a challenge. “But we have overcome that by finding suitable back-up alternatives that don’t compromise the taste,” he explains.


Victor is confident of the brand’s success in the Middle East: “The Bistro concept was specifically designed a few years back for this market segment and price point,” he reveals.


“And we will continue to draw diners through our unique offers, the building of a loyal customer base and by constantly pushing things one step further.”