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Welcome to Pistachio, a gastronomic stage where I infuse in my creations, a peek into Arabian cuisine, culture and way of life.

 
All the items on our menu are curated to bring you not just a plate full of nutrients, but a cultural experience.  Dating back centuries, many popular dishes from various parts of the Middle East have fascinating history of invention riddled with duelling claims.

Food brings people together and becomes a story in itself.  It is more than just sustenance – your favourite food takes you back to a place or person that is important to you.  My role is to serve you food that will get you reminiscing, making connections, sharing experiences, and bringing back some wonderful memories.

I firmly believe that good cooking involves honesty, simplicity and integrity.  Food has to taste good and be nutritious.  At Pistachio, we serve healthier versions of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, influenced by my formal training in Ayurveda from my days at Four Seasons Resort Maldives. For instance, we use premium, low-carb basmati rice grain and steam the rice with cinnamon sticks, onions, and sunflower oil instead of using ghee.  We also invest in premium quality ingredients and let the natural flavours shine through.  Our food is made from scratch and served fresh, minus artificial, processed ingredients such as food colouring, improvers or premixes.  

Like the pistachio nut that is full of nutritional goodness, we hope our food will bring you joy and wellness.  

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Chef Khaled Elelimi