If sunsets are your thing (and if not, what’s wrong with you?) then this is perhaps the best place to head in Abu Dhabi.
For a start, the name translates as sunset, but that’s not the only reason.
Sitting out over the waters of the glamorous and regal The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, this Asian restaurant offers al fresco food and drinks, surrounded by palm trees and pools – what more do you want?
The restaurant’s design lends itself wonderfully to a romantic evening, although families equally fit in with the relaxed charm, especially during the a chilled out weekend in the balmy Abu Dhabi wintertime.
Staff are excellent, offering smiles and suggestions and knowing when to come to the table and when to leave you to enjoy. Dishes come from around South East Asia and the Far East, offering a load of choice. For those who can’t decide there’s the selection for starters, which includes spring rolls, beef satay, chicken pandan, fried curried fish and a truly excellent banana blossom salad.
The Thai papaya salad is another standout, bursting with fresh flavours. The Thai curries are hits, especially the green tiger prawn and massaman short rib options. With top staff, deliciously good food and a picturesque setting, surely Sontaya is on your must-visit list? That sunset is calling your name. It’s time to answer it.
