Dubai’s MICHELIN-starred vegetarian restaurant explores the depth of Indian produce through a seasonal 12-course menu.
Indian vegetarian cuisine takes center stage at Avatara, where a new 12-course experience brings together familiar ingredients, contemporary techniques and unexpected flavour combinations.
Available through the end of summer, the menu reflects Avatara’s approach to vegetarian fine dining, placing vegetables, fruits, grains and other plant-based ingredients at the heart of each course rather than relying on imitation proteins or substitutes.
The experience opens with Yogurt, paired with saffron, sugar and cacao pod, followed by Wasabi Greens, where daikon and mustard greens meet ghevar and wasabi. Butternut introduces black lime, finger lime and gram flour, while Avocado combines cumin, gherkin and balsamic pearl.
The progression continues with Aloe Vera, paired with pomelo, kokum, coconut and watermelon, and Corn, served with tonburi, shishito and fenugreek. Banana brings together tamarind, coconut and curry leaf, while Asparagus is paired with pea protein, green garlic and bamboo shoot.
The final savoury courses include Onion with tomato, Byadagi chilli and star anise, followed by Passion Fruit, which combines rice grain, guava, passion fruit and raspberry chocolate.
The menu concludes with Jackfruit, paired with teardrop peas, spinach and kaffir lime, before Condensed Milk delivers a more traditional sweet finish inspired by bal mithai, mava, chocolate and sugarcane.
More than a showcase of individual ingredients, the menu is designed around Avatara’s technique-driven philosophy. Each course explores the texture, flavour and versatility of its central ingredient, presenting Indian vegetarian cuisine through a contemporary fine-dining lens.
The 12-Course Experience is priced at AED 540 per person, inclusive of taxes, with vegan and gluten-free menus available upon request.
Located in Dubai Hills Estate, Avatara is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The experience is available for a limited time through the end of summer.
