Classic flavours and dining favourites never go out of style as we enter the reopened Ruby Wu’s at The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha

The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha stands as a monument to the golden days of Doha when, well, most of it was golden sand. Standing proud since 1979, the hotel is also known to have more restaurants than any other in Doha. Managing to evolve with the times whilst still keeping the favourable sense of hospitality, food, and culture at its core. And with such a variety of options, we’re always left in a food debacle, however this time we made a beeline to Ruby Wu’s. Coming down to the Radisson Blu Hotel Doha is always a treat, since it’s been there for so long it feels like home, with its warm greeting faces and statement furniture. We also got to meet up with Jun Yang, the hotel’s Chinese Head Chef, who joined around 11 years ago, as we make our way downstairs to Ruby Wu’s. Forced to close at the lead of the pandemic, the staff and restaurant are now eager to create memorable dining experiences. And what’s more memorable than the dramatic winding staircase that makes us feel as if we are Chinese royalty, as we descend. And we love making an entrance.

The restaurant still evokes the same sensations through the décor, with its statement lanterns and red place settings. Nothing has changed, and that alone gives a comforting feeling. Well, nothing except the loss of a physical menu, or not? In compliance with health regulations, Ruby Wu’s has opted out of the QR codes that have swarmed dining experiences in Doha, instead they go old school and place the entirety of the menu underneath the glass on the table. And we applaud this, it’s the refreshing break from technology at dinner that we need.

Speaking of keeping in with heritage and old rituals, we were glad to see the restaurant retained the spinning glass wheel at the table. This has always provided a little fun at the table, and even after years, we still feel giddy and in awe of its spins, as it carries the everso addictive prawn crackers and the two moreish dips within reach to all on the table. And trust us when we say we can devour these crispy delights all night, but are pleasantly distracted by the swift entrance of our appetisers.

The dim sum arrive in bamboo steamers, and are piping hot, delectably soft, and bursting with flavour. We chose to indulge in the prawn and chicken options as we enjoy each bite as they melt in our mouths. We also opt for the Roasted Beijing Duck, now this dish is available as both appetisers in a smaller portion and as the main course; we choose it as a starter. The duck is impeccable and roasted to absolute perfection in mouth-watering juices and smoky flavours. A must-have for all our visits.

For our mains, we went a little meaty and ordered the stirfried beef with mushroom and broccoli in oyster sauce and the stir-fried beef in black pepper sauce. The portion sizes are handsome whilst the beef remains the star of both dishes in tenderness and flavour. The stir-fried beef in black pepper sauce is a mainstay dish and getting that right is often a sign of how good a Chinese restaurant is. Our empty plates are a testament that Ruby Wu’s passed with flying colours.

Ruby Wu’s is an easy option for a comfortable night out for good food and with Chinese New Year around the corner, this is bound to be popular in the coming weeks. We’re thrilled to see that the Radisson Blu is starting to return to business as usual after the year we’ve all had, hand-in-hand with good food and atmosphere. ✤

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