Chef Marek Babjak

Chef At Home In Dubai

I am a professional chef with 10 years of experience, specializing in Mediterranean cousins with a focus on the bold, vibrant flavors of Greek and Italian cooking. My approach blends tradition with innovation, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and modern techniques to reimagine classic dishes while staying true to their roots.

For me, cooking is...

Bringing joy to people through their taste buds

I learned to cook at...

I started at Academy of Hospitality in Humenne Slovakia and mastered the craft on the island of Cyprus

A cooking secret...

Open mind, ability to try and experiment with new flavors and incorporate them into the traditional ways of cooking

My menus

Surprise menu

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Italian: Burrata Caprese - fresh burrata, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic glaze

Japanese: Spicy Tuna Tartare - Diced tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, crispy wonton chip

Mexican: Elote - Grilled corn on the cob, cotija cheese, lime, chili powder

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Middle Eastern: Hummus with Lamb - Creamy chickpea hummus, spiced ground lamb, pine nuts, pita

Spanish: Gazpacho - Chilled Tomato and vegetable soup, olive oil, croutons

Vietnamese: Shrimp Summer Rolls - fresh rice paper rolls, shrimp, vermicelli, herbs, served with peanut dipping sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Indian: Lamb Rogan Josh - Slow-cooked lamb in a rich, spiced tomato-based curry, basmati rice

Thai: Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) - Spicy stir-fried rice noodles, shrimp, Thai basil, chili garlic sauce

French: Coq au Vin - Braised chicken, red wine with mushrooms, onions, bacon

DESSERT

All inclusive

American: New York Cheesecake - classic creamy cheesecake, graham cracker crust, berry compote

Turkish: Baklava - phyllo dough, honey, chopped pistachios

Japanese: Matcha Tiramisu - twist of the green tea-infused mascarpone, ladyfingers

Italian Executive

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Scallop Carpaccio - raw scallops, truffle-infused olive oil, Oscietra caviar, microgreens, citrus gel

Grilled octopus - Petite vegetables, caramelized onion espuma

FIRST COURSE

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Tagliatelle with black truffle and ricotta - silky brown butter sauce, aged Parmesan, shaved black truffle

Rigamonte pizza - Tomato sauce, grilled artichoke, veal ham, pistachio stick

MAIN COURSE

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Mediterran Sea Bass "En papillote" - saffron, white wine, baby vegetables, saffron-infused cauliflower purée

Grilled Fillet Mignon - aged balsamic, olive oil

DESSERT

All inclusive

Torta al Cioccolato e Nocciole - hazelnut dark chocolate torte, Sicilian pistachio gelato, balsamic reduction

Sfera Di Cioccolato - Chocolate sphere which melts under hot sauce (espresso, caramel), revealing hidden filling

Mediterranean Executive

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Fresh Oysters - Lemon zest, sea salt, yuzu granita

Steak and Truffle Tartare - raw, strong, full of flavor

FIRST COURSE

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Creamy Saffron Risotto with Prawns - hint of citrus zest, extra virgin olive oil

Striploin - Amarone wine reduction, creamy Parmesan polenta, roasted vegetables

MAIN COURSE

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Mediterranean Branzino - salt crusted and oven baked, delicate champagne and caviar sauce, sautéed wild Greens

Tender Rack of Lamb - Sicilian pistachios, smoked eggplant purée, caramelized, shallots

DESSERT

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Baklava refined - Pistachio, honey-thyme syrup, ricotta cream, orange blossom

Mediterranean Lite

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Mezze Platter - Marinated Olives, Roasted Peppers with raspberry balsamic, hummus

Garlic bread - smoked peppers and whipped feta dip

Freshly baked bread, olive oil, balsamic

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Quinoa Avocado Salad - Spicy Arugula, Sherry olive oil dressing

Mushroom and Goat Cheese - Sautéd mushrooms with herbed balsamic reduction served with baguettini

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted chicken - Lemon, Feta, Oregano

Pasta Puttanesca - Spaghetti, olives, capers, anchovies, bold tomato sauce

Lamb Kofta - spicy tomato sauce

DESSERT

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Raspberry Clafoutis

Loukoumades with Ice cream

Mediterranean Classic

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Burrata salad - Fresh burrata with vibrant basil pesto, arugula salad and oregano, served with Carta de Música

Arancini (Mini Version) - fried rice balls made with risotto and stuffed with cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Shrimp - Charred tomatoes sauce and olive caper tapenade

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli - with Tarragon Parmesan sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Pepper corn crusted steak with Hennessy, chive butter, served over Chimichurri, mushroom and parmesan Risotto

Wild caught Sea Bass "Sicilian" style - Braised in Pinot Grigio, San Marzano tomatoes, olives and capers

DESSERT

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Cheesecake Brulée

Tiramisu

Italian Lite

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Oxymeli Tomato Bruschetta - goat cheese and balsamic reduction

Arancini (Mini Version) - fried rice balls made with risotto and stuffed with cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Rigatoni Pesto - fresh pesto sauce

Minestrone Soup - vegetable and bean soup with pasta

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Cacciatore - chicken breast braised in tomato wine sauce served with herbed potatoes and roasted veggies

Parmigiana di melanzane (Parmesan Eggplant) - Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce and cheese, baked until golden

Beef Bourguignon - slowly cooked beef in red wine and roasted vegetables

DESSERT

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Cannoli stuffed with vanilla custard

Strawberry panna cotta

Italian classic

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Burrata salad - Fresh burrata with vibrant basil pesto, arugula salad and oregano, served with Carta de Música

Caprese Salad - Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

FIRST COURSE

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Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli - with Tarragon Parmesan sauce

Arrabiata Rigatoni - with fresh basil

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pepper corn crusted steak with Hennessy, chive butter, served over Chimichurri, mushroom and parmesan Risotto

Wild caught Sea Bass "Sicilian" style - Braised in Pinot Grigio, San Marzano tomatoes, olives and capers

DESSERT

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Cheesecake Brulée

Tiramisu

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