Abu Dhabi: These affordable restaurants got Michelin’s Bib Gourmand special award

Abu Dhabi is a melting pot of cuisines and cultures. The capital, according to Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, is fast emerging as a gastronomic hotspot with its rich and diverse culinary scene.

However, not all restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide are about expensive fine dining. The Guide, while making its debut in Abu Dhabi, has picked four value for money restaurants offering a three-course meal at a reasonable price. These have been presented with the Bib Gourmand award.

Almayass, Al Maryah Island

Almayass got a nod from the Michelin Guide inspectors for its Lebanese and Armenian influences. The original branch was founded in Beirut in 1996 and this large Abu Dhabi branch at Galleria Mall, where the circular booths are the prized seats, continues the tradition of offering an extensive and appealing menu of richly flavoured and carefully prepared dishes.

Otoro, Al Qana

Otoro received a Bib Gourmand for its take on contemporary Japanese cuisine, with signature dishes such as: yellowtail carpaccio, tuna tartare with yuzu dressing and titular otoro nigiri just to name a few. It’s a large, relaxed space with a funky feel at Al Qana Marina South on Al Maqta Street.

Beirut Sur Mer, Al Saadiyat Island

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