Start your culinary journey in Abu Dhabi, a city that offers a vibrant mix of culinary experiences. From traditional Middle Eastern dishes to innovative international fare, there is something for every palate.
Delicious Dining Options
Manna Land
Like its main courses, the appetizers at Manna Land are something to look forward to.
Peppermill
Peppermill’s Chicken Chettinad offers a south Indian style boneless chicken curry with blended spices and coconut.Peppermill serves up excellent north and south Indian cuisine in various spice levels and caters to vegetarians as well.
Sambusek
Sambusek’s menu features an impressive array of hot and cold mezzehs, mutabbal and sambusek.
Shish Shawerma
Drivers in giant SUVs pull up to give their orders at Shish Shawerma before driving around the block three or four times as their meal is prepared. This is the capital at its most authentic.Its sandwiches — chicken or beef — using its in-house baked kaakeh topped with sesame seeds, are the most popular item on the menu.
Hanoi Naturally
Abu Dhabi isn’t the most obvious destination for authentic Vietnamese food. Hanoi Naturally, however, serves up just that. We recommend the Cha Ca La Vong, a Hanoi style turmeric fish fillet served with dill and peanuts.Hanoi Naturally’s dishes offer a blend of fresh ingredients and spices.
Bu Tahfish
Once a mobile kiosk, Bu Tahfish experienced a Cinderella-like transformation after the UAE’s founding Sheikh Zayed visited and enjoyed a meal there in the 1950s. Zayed was so impressed that he helped the restaurant expand.
Le Beaujolais
Customers visit Le Beaujolais for its French food, grills and friendly service.This tiny bistro, with its white and red check tablecloths, Parisian-style bar and Théophile Steinlen-esque posters, is an institution among the expat set.
Manna Land (Again!)
Manna Land serves authentic Korean lunch boxes like bibimbap — a perfect place for a quick lunchtime stopover.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, these restaurants provide a flavor exploration that captures the essence of Abu Dhabi’s diverse culinary landscape. Dive into the variety, enjoy the atmosphere, and savor each unique dish.
