Zest: Dubai’s ‘original healthy café and restaurant’

Zest: Dubai’s ‘original healthy café and restaurant’

DUBAI: Zest's website promises "healthy, nutrient-rich, delicious food," appealing to the growing market of health-conscious consumers.. It's a nice touch, too, that Zest offers cardboard straws rather than plastic.. The coffee tasted different, with the cashew substitute giving it a sweet, milky aftertaste.. It might not be the best choice for the true coffee lover, though, as - like many milk substitutes - the watery base tends to dilute the flavor.. The biscotto was crispy and dry, just as it should be, and delicious when dipped in the coffee.. Much of the salad consisted of romaine lettuce - somewhat disappointing both aesthetically and in terms of flavor.. The highlight of the meal was the falafel slider, which came with a side of fries and a great, slightly smoky, tomato sauce.. The falafel itself was crunchy outside and juicy inside, with a slightly sweet sauce sandwiched in the middle of the slider.. For dessert, we went for the tropical coconut smoothie bowl and classic pancakes.. Overall Zest proved to be well worth the visit, and we would highly recommend the delicious vegan bakery and the falafel slider..