MEI expands its menu with sixteen new Asian dishes
The contemporary Asian restaurant at Madinat Jumeirah introduces a curated selection of new flavours, from General Tso's Chicken to A5 Wagyu, building on its Chinese and Japanese heritage.
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MEI, the contemporary Asian restaurant at Mina Al Salam in Madinat Jumeirah, refreshes its offering with sixteen new dishes from November 2026, each crafted to balance distinctive ingredients with bold, complementary flavours. The expansion reflects the kitchen’s commitment to evolving its menu while honouring the Chinese and Japanese influences that define the dining experience.
New dishes bring familiar classics and premium ingredients
Among the additions is General Tso’s Chicken, a Chinese American classic that marries savoury, sweet and tangy notes in a single elegant composition. The Hot & Sour Lobster with Glass Noodles pairs the delicate sweetness of lobster with the distinctive heat and acidity of a hot and sour preparation, while glass noodles provide textural contrast. For those seeking refinement, A5 Wagyu joins the menu, its exceptional marbling and delicate texture delivering the rich, unctuous quality that defines this premium beef.
Beyond these highlighted additions, the sixteen new dishes introduce further variety across MEI’s à la carte menu, encouraging guests to discover different flavour combinations with each visit. The menu remains designed for sharing, a philosophy that speaks to MEI’s approach to contemporary Asian dining as a communal, exploratory experience.
A setting that celebrates design and Asian heritage
Since opening in September 2025, MEI has established itself as a destination where gastronomy meets contemporary design, inspired by the crane, a symbol of longevity and elegance in Asian culture. The restaurant’s evening programme of live singers and DJs reinforces its position as a late night dining concept that balances culinary ambition with social energy. The new menu additions arrive as the restaurant continues to refine its identity within SHI Hospitality Group’s portfolio of design led culinary destinations.
All sixteen new dishes are available from 1 November 2026. Reservations can be made at meidxb.com.
Imagery courtesy of MEI (@mei.dxb).