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From a warm bowl of Ramen to an indulgent luxurious sushi platter, find culinary gems here.
Say Sawadi Ka, Ni Hao, Kon’nichiwa… From street food to white cloth fine dining, if there is one thing that is guaranteed in Asian cuisine is that the food will always be top-tier. Here in the capital, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to Asian restaurants. Unlimited dim sum, divine maki rolls, incredible Korean barbecue – the list goes on as Abu Dhabi has it all when it comes to Asian restaurants. The only difficult thing you have to do is pick one.
99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant
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A Michelin Star-awarded restaurant, and rightfully so. A Japanese fine dining establishment with roots in the culinary crucible of Madrid. The Abu Dhabi outpost is located inside the Four Seasons Hotel on Al Maryah Island. If you’d like a full breakdown, we recently indulged in all that the stunning venue had to offer and you can read about it here. Our verdict? The menu is a love letter to Japanese cuisine and the restaurant is one of very few in the region that deliberately dares to do things differently, and manages to pull it all off with an immaculate scoresheet.
Asia Asia
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Muscling into Yas Bay, full of Eastern promise, Asia Asia Abu Dhabi has been replicated from one of Dubai’s most popular Pan Asian restaurants. It’s characterised by epic Eastern feasts, immersive decor, and special promotions that have a loyal following of their own. Sundays are sushi nights (unlimited sushi and a bottle of grape for AED330 per couple, 2 pm to 6 pm); Tuesdays are ladies’ nights — a special three-course menu and three drinks are AED225 per person, and the award-winning Saturday ‘Spice Route’ brunch has packages from AED275.
Benjarong
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The stunning Thai restaurant offers authentic flavours in an exclusive setting. Guests are welcome to enjoy the culinary expertise with signature dishes such as tom kha prawns and pineapple fried rice.
Din Tai Fung
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If you’re a fan of Chinese food, there’s a strong chance you’ll already be well acquainted with Din Tai Fung. The brand began its journey in Taiwan, but the appeal was enough to see it spread to 14 countries worldwide. Two separate branches in Hong Kong have even been awarded Michelin stars. Din Tai Fung offers a range of Taiwanese and Chinese food, occasionally with an occidental twist. Dumpling devotees can knock chopsticks against meat, seafood and veg wontons, potstickers, shumai and juicy Chinese buns. But what really brings the boys and girls to the yard is the signature collection of XiaoLongBao, 18-fold puckered pastry wraps packed with juicy bundles of mutton or chicken and crab, served with a selection of dipping condiments.
Dai Pai Dong
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This Michelin Guide restaurant is an authentic and unforgettable experience. It boasts an opulent setting with design elements inspired by the mainland and an abundance of authentic dining experiences steeped in rich Cantonese heritage.
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