On 5 May, two of Dubai’s most compelling culinary forces come together for a one-night-only collaboration: Smoked Room Dubai, the fire-led omakase by Dani García and chef Jesús Lobato, will welcome MANĀO, the modern Thai-inspired restaurant by famed Mohamad Orfali and chef Abhiraj Khatwani, for an intimate dinner that redefines borders and ignites the senses.
With just two seatings of 14 guests each, this exclusive evening will blend Smoked Room’ s elegant mastery of fire with MANAO’s bold, personal interpretation of Thai cuisine, shaped by Abhiraj’ s time training in Udon Thani and developed alongside Orfali Bros’ acclaimed R&D team. The result is a menu where spice and smoke, memory and experimentation meet in unexpected ways.
To complement the food, guests will enjoy a curated pairing of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. MANĀO will showcase their signature no-ABV pairings developed through fermentation, while Smoked Room’s will debut a collection of fire- and fermentation-inspired drinks to match the occasion.
Located within one of Dubai’ s most exclusive culinary settings, Smoked Room Dubai was awarded a Michelin Star within just six months of opening. Under the leadership of Jesús Lobato, recently named Y oung Chef of the Y ear by the Michelin Guide Dubai, the restaurant continues to innovate with each service.
MANĀO, meanwhile, is one of Dubai’s most exciting new additions, led by Dubai-born Abhiraj Khatwani in collaboration with Mohamad Orfali who have been named three consecutive times as MENA ’s 50 Best No. 1 with Orfali Bros. At MANĀO their vibrant, research-driven approach to Thai cuisine has quickly turned heads across the region.
Seats for this event are extremely limited. Get your spot by booking it here.
Pricing and more information:
– Menu: 1200 AED
– Alcoholic pairings: there will be three options, from 590 to 1.390 AED
– Tea pairing: there are two options, at 350 and 450 AED