Benjarong
Dining at this elegant Thai hotspot at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is always brilliant from start to finish. The vibrant dishes are full of fresh ingredients and flavours, and the recipes are as authentic as any you’d find in Thailand. Here’s what you can get for Dhs199.
First course
Benjarong assortment – hoy jor (deep fried crab meat wrapped with tofu skin) and yam mamuang sod (green mango salad with cashew nuts).
Soup
Tom jued woonsen gai sub – clear glass noodle soup with minced chicken, celery, onion and mushroom
Second course
Kung phad pong kari – wok-fried king prawn with onion, celery and yellow curry powder. Served with egg fried rice
Dessert
Bua loy kub ei-tim kati – sweet flour balls served with coconut ice cream
Dhs199. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street (02 698 8137).
D’Capital Steakhouse
Dining at this classy steakhouse at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is always an exciting occasion.The cuts of meat are all of the highest quality, while the decadent desserts are ideal for anyone with a bit of a sweet tooth. Here’s what you can get for Dhs299.
First course
Salmon carpaccio and crispy-fried soft shell crab with kimchi mayo
Second course
Tender valley 200 days grain fed marbled 3 Australian tenderloin topped with foie gras, gratin potato, roasted thyme infused mixed vegetables and mushroom sauce
Or
Herb-crusted salmon, jumbo asparagus, crunchy mixed vegetables and chimichurri sauce
Dessert
Mango and coconut pannacotta with berries and pepper crumble
Dhs299. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street (02 698 8137).
@District by Amalfi
With an edgy graffiti-covered interior inspired by urban New York, this Italian restaurant doesn’t exactly look traditional. But the plates are all authentic dishes, made using quality ingredients and presented with a modern twist. Here’s what you can get for Dhs99.
First course
Parmesan and chive arancini with basil pesto
Second course
Margherita pizza
Dessert
Gelato of the day
Dhs99. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Street (800 101 101).