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noon-3pm; 7pm-11pm. Hilton Abu Dhabi,
Al Khubeirah (02 681 4951).
Tori No Su The open kitchen impresses here,
and thankfully the food matches the ambience.
ⓘ Open daily 7pm-11.30pm. Jumeirah at
Etihad Towers, Corniche Road West
(02 811 5666). ★ Japanese
Toshi Wallet-friendly Japanese dishes, with
a smattering of pan-Asian ones, too.
ⓘ Dhs150-250. Open daily 6.30pm-11pm.
Grand Millennium Al Wahda. Hazza Bin Zayed
Street (02 495 3921). CITY CARD
Zuma High-end Japanese in a stunning
setting. This hot spot serves up the best
Japanese food in town. Bookings are essential.
ⓘ Open Sun-Sat noon-3.30pm, Sat-Wed 7pm-
midnight, Thu-Fri 7pm-1am. The Galleria, Al
Maryah Island (02 401 5900). ★★ Japanese
Korean

Han Kang An understated venue serving
decent dishes with little fanfare. The food is
good, the welcome warm and the staff are
attentive. ⓘ Dhs200-350. Open daily 5.30pm-
10.30pm. Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, 19th Street
(050 424 7720).
Hankook A great place to start for those
uninitiated into Korean cuisine. The prices aren’t
bad either. ⓘ Dhs100-250. Open Fri-Wed
11.30am-10.30pm; Thu 11.30am-midnight.
Al Nahyan (02 642 3399).
Sura This downtown Korean restaurant boasts
a menu full of flavour, colours and spices. Eating Out
ⓘ Dhs100-200. Open daily 6.30am-midnight.
Cristal Salam Hotel. 8th Street and Salam Asia De Cuba
Street (02 659 7666).
Taste of Korea This understated eatery is Al Dhafra As with any Emirati restaurant, close attention to its Turkish roots.
frequented by Korean expats who come for the Mexican there is a range of grilled meats, hot and cold ⓘ Dhs180-Dhs300. Unlicensed. Open Sun-Thu
delicious food and authentic experience. The appetisers, and salad. We can’t help but feel noon-12.30am; Fri-Sat 9am-12.30am. Al Raha
BBQ is a must. ⓘ Dhs150-200. Open daily Amerigos Perhaps not be the most traditional this is one for the tourists. ⓘ Dhs500-750. Boulevard, Al Zeina (02 552 5571).
noon-3pm; 6pm-10pm. The Eclipse Boutique Mexican in the capital, but it’s full of flavour, Unlicensed. Open daily 10am-4pm, 7pm-11pm.
Suites, Al Markaziyah (02 652 1013). good value and great fun. ⓘ Dhs200-350. Open Al Dhafra, Meena Street (02 673 2266). Kahraman You will find sushi sitting alongside
daily noon-2am. Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Arabic grills here Service is quick and attentive
Latin American Yas Island (02 656 2000). Al Fanar Venture to Venetian Village to enjoy and while the pairing might be unlikely, it’s all
traditional local cuisine at this quirky Emirati
done well. ⓘ Open daily 7.30pm-midnight.
Barbacoa If it’s proper Mexican you want, on restaurant. The menu offers plenty of meat and Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Tourist
Asia de Cuba This place serves a quite- a budget, then this is your place. The tacos are rice dishes. ⓘ Dhs250+. Unlicensed. Open daily Club Area, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
brilliant mix of Chinese and Cuban dishes. If great value and while it has the appearance noon-midnight. Venetian Village, Grand Canal,
that doesn’t sound immediately delicious to of a fast-food joint, it takes serious time, Al Maqta (02 448 1144). Kosebasi A popular, family-friendly Turkish
you, then know this: it really is. ⓘ Open Thu-Sat effort and know-how to make things taste this restaurant. The starters are definitely worth a
noon-3pm; Sun-Sat 6pm-midnight. Fri brunch good. ⓘ Open Sat-Thu 10am-10pm. Masdar Al Mayass Tucked away in the depths of look. It’s cheap and cheerful and does the job
1pm-4pm. Bar open Thu-Fri noon-2am; Sat City, between Khalifa City A and Abu Dhabi the Sheraton, this restaurant offers a range of perfectly. ⓘ Dhs50-200. Unlicensed. Open
noon-midnight; Sun-Wed 3pm-midnight. Nation International Airport, Khalifa City A Armenian and Lebanese food. ⓘ Dhs50- daily 10am-11.30pm. Al Wahda Mall extension,
Riviera, Corniche Road West (02 699 3333). (02 639 4226). ★ Budget Dhs150. Licensed. Open daily 12.30pm-1am. Hazza Bin Zayed Street (04 439 3788).
★ Americas Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort,
El Sombrero Top-notch atmosphere and a Al Markaziyah (02 677 3333). Lebanese Flower An Abu Dhabi institution
BU! The pan-Latin eatery, with some Japanese cracking Latino band make the fantastic food that’s constantly packed thanks to cheap
influence, is a really fun venue that always has a all the better at this buzzing Mexican joint. Great Almaz by Momo The Moroccan-inspired mezzes and grills. ⓘ Open daily 8am-3am.
great vibe. We love the bar area and big terrace, value, too. ⓘ Dhs100-Dhs200. Licensed. Open design is brilliantly done, staff are friendly and Defence Street, Al Dhafra (02 642 4208). Other
but it’s the food that really keeps us coming daily 7.15pm-11.30pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi the North African dishes are super. ⓘ Open locations: Al Zahiyah(02 645 6338), Behind
back. ⓘ Open daily 7pm-midnight. Fri brunch Hotel & Resort, Al Markaziyah (02 677 3333). daily 10am-1am. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island Electra and 26th Street (02 665 8700).
12.30pm-4.30pm. Bar 5pm-3am. The Hub, CITY CARD (02 676 7702).
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi Li Beirut This fine-dining Lebanese restaurant
(02 666 8066). ★ Americas Atayeb The pan-Arabian dishes may not be offers something a little different. There is a
Middle Eastern cheap, but the food is inventive, tasty and worth small selection of mezze but the inventive mains
Chamas All-you-can-eat meat at this the money. There are great views of the Formula and starters that are truly worth ordering.
churrascaria. Make sure you bring an appetite Abd El Wahab Great setting and excellent 1 circuit, too. ⓘ Dhs350+. Licensed. Open daily ⓘ Dhs600+. Open daily 7pm-midnight.
and it might be best to leave vegetarians at mezze choices, although the grilled main course 7pm-1am. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Corniche Road,
home. ⓘ Dhs250-500. Dhs250-Dhs500. selections are not as mind-blowing as the (02 656 0600). CITY CARD ★ MENA www.jumeirah.com (02 811 5893). ★ MENA
Licensed. Open Sat-Tue 6pm-11.30pm; Wed-Fri starters. ⓘ Dhs50-200. Open daily 12.30pm-
6pm-midnight. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al 11.30pm. Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Bain Al Jessrain Barouk Food well worth hotel-dining prices. Mawal Pay an evening visit to Mawal and
Bateen (02 666 6888). (04 432 5772). Barouk’s mezze and hot bread, in particular, will take an exhaustive culinary journey through
leave a lasting impression. ⓘ Open daily 7pm- Lebanese cuisine. ⓘ Dhs250-500. Open
COYA Fun and funky, with a super bar area, Abu Shakrah Egyptian joint popular with midnight. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island Sat-Wed 12.30pm-12.30am; Thu-Fri 12.30pm-
lovely terrace and vibrant dining room. The the city’s taxi drivers. The authentic food makes (02 656 3053). 1.30am. Emirates Palace (02 690 9000).
food is absolutely excellent. From ceviches to a nice change from standard grub in chains
seafood and from tacos to tomahawk steaks, around the city. ⓘ Under Dhs100. Cash only. Byblos Sur Mer There’s a wide variety of Mezlai This fine eatery at Emirates Palace
we’re yet to find something that’s anything less Unlicensed. Open Sat-Wed 5am-2am; Thu-Fri traditional dishes from grills and creative mezze is suitably opulent and the exquisite food
than brilliant. ⓘ The Galleria. Open Sun-Thu 5am-3am. Al Markaziyah West (02 631 3400). to desserts with authentic entertainment in the matches up to the attentive staff and elegant
and Sat 12.30pm-5.30pm; Sun-Mon, Wed, evening. ⓘ InterContinental Abu Dhabi, surroundings. ⓘ Dhs500. Open daily 1pm-
Sat 7pm-midnight; Tue, Thu-Fri 7pm-12.30am. Al Arish The setting and service are somewhat Al Bateen (02 666 6888). ★★ MENA 10.30pm. Emirates Palace Hotel, Corniche
Fri brunch 12.30pm-4pm. Lounge open daily surreal in this Emirati restaurant, however there West (02 690 7999).
12.30pm-1.15am. The Galleria, Al Maryah is an excellent selection of fish. ⓘ Dhs350- Dolmabahçe An old favourite that offers a
Island (02 306 7000). ★★ Restaurant of the Dhs500. Unlicensed. Open daily 10am-4pm, superb range of grills and traditional Turkish Mijana Fine dining in a romantic setting. Opt
Year, Americas, ★ Brunch 7pm-11pm. Al Meena (02 673 2266). and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant pays for a table outside when the weather is cool.
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