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French-Syrian chef Solemann Haddad was born and raised in Dubai.
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Moonrise, located on the rooftop of Eden House, seats but eight diners. All photos: Moonrise
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The dishes meld Japanese and Middle Eastern flavours. Seen here, gunkan with fatty tuna belly with honey and date syrup sauce.
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Foie gras puri with truffle.
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Hamachi ceviche with sumac-infused labneh, zaatar oil and fresh zaatar.
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Hazelnut, walnut and miso muhammara with stracciatella.
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A5 Wagyu Tsukune meatball.
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Mango and passion fruit cheesecake.
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French-Syrian chef Solemann Haddad was born and raised in Dubai.
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Moonrise, located on the rooftop of Eden House, seats but eight diners. All photos: Moonrise
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The dishes meld Japanese and Middle Eastern flavours. Seen here, gunkan with fatty tuna belly with honey and date syrup sauce.
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Foie gras puri with truffle.
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Hamachi ceviche with sumac-infused labneh, zaatar oil and fresh zaatar.
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Hazelnut, walnut and miso muhammara with stracciatella.
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A5 Wagyu Tsukune meatball.
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Mango and passion fruit cheesecake.
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French-Syrian chef Solemann Haddad was born and raised in Dubai.
Moonrise review: young chef shines in Dubai restaurant that serves eight at a time
The home-grown Omakase experience merges Middle Eastern and Japanese flavours with flair
Janice Rodrigues
21 March, 2022
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