Following their #6 ranking on The Middle East and North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants List, Orfali Bros. puts Syrian flavours on the global radar with a landmark ranking.
Says The World’s 50 Best Restaurants of Orfali Bros., “Founded by three food-loving Syrian brothers, Orfali Bros Bistro is a true dedication to global cuisine. Mohammad, Wasim and Omar have devised a menu of their favourite dishes, organised by temperature and all featuring a certain nostalgia and whimsy.
Standout plates include the vegetable-inspired ‘Roots of my Backyard Forest’ featuring labneh, walnut muhammara, carrot and nasturtium, and ‘Come with me to Aleppo’, blending wagyu beef, sour cherry tomato sauce, parsley and cinnamon.”
The highly prized ranking is the latest in a string of achievements for Orfali Bros. Bistro, having recently been named as one of Conde Nast Traveller’s Best New Restaurants in the World 2022 and awarded a Bib Gourmand in the inaugural Michelin Guide Dubai.
Says Chef Mohamad Orfali of the ranking, “Since opening Orfali Bros. nearly a year and a half ago, the restaurant has been our sole priority. The pace has been relentless, with not a day off since – but all of our hard work is paying off.
To be voted in the top 100 restaurants in the world is an achievement we didn’t even dare dream of, especially so soon.
When we opened Orfali Bros., it wasn’t with awards and accolades in mind. We didn’t even know 50 Best and Michelin were coming to the region. Our goal is to serve the best food, with the best experience, to ensure our guests are happy – for us, that’s the best reward. These awards are just a bonus, the icing on the cake. The hard work doesn’t stop here, however, we want to let our guests know that the best is yet to come.”
Opening in March 2021 in the Wasl 51 complex, Orfali Bros. has quickly developed a cult following amongst Dubai foodies. A cosy spot for culinary aficionados, the bistro offers options for lunch, dinner and every excuse in between with their unique flavours and sweet creations.
Their brotherly bond, love for family and passion for sharing moments over a meal comes through in not just the heartfelt menu but also in the friendly service and laid-back atmosphere where all are welcome. The brothers work with local farmers and suppliers to serve local ingredients of the highest quality in their dishes.
Each year The World’s 50 Best Restaurants releases a series of comprehensive culinary lists, including regional selections highlighting Latin America, Asia and now, Middle East and North Africa.
A global panel of chefs, food journalists and global gastronomes vote for their favourite culinary destinations, creating lists that celebrate the diversity of the world’s culinary landscape since 2002. The 2022 1-50 list will be revealed during an in-person ceremony on 18th July in London.