Emirati chef and restaurateur, Faisal Naser, has launched his second UAE venue. LENTO Dubai follows in the footsteps of LENTO Abu Dhabi, a fast-food concept that has been open since 2020.
The Dubai restaurant is an evolution of Naser’s culinary skill, featuring his smashed burgers and fried chicken, but also globally inspired dishes that will be showcased as limited-edition specials.
The 30-cover restaurant showcases a minimalist-industrial look. The monochromatic grey palette is complemented by tan leather, repurposed wood, and wild foliage. Standout elements of the interior include the KAWS-inspired sculpture at the DJ booth and hip-hop vinyl records displayed on the wall.
Nasser said: “My ethos is quality over quantity and therefore artisanal over commercial. I believe that the best flavours come from slow preparations. At LENTO I use the same concept in the fast-food frame. We make 90 per cent of all ingredients from scratch. The menu and food look simple but there’s a lot going on in each dish. In my cooking, I make sure there is always a slow element or slow condiment in everything I cook – black garlic, aged cheese or special homemade vinegar.”
