A guide to Abu Dhabi Culinary’s Chef’s Table: best deals and dishes

The popular initiative is back, with more than 20 of the capital’s top restaurants offering set menus at affordable prices

Duck leg confit, pumpkin, baby carrot, orange gastrique from Cyan Brasserie.

Ravioli filled with sundried tomato, bread brumbs and burrata cream from Sayad.

Foie gras kibbeh from Li Beirut.

Signature miso cod with broccolini, daikon, miso yuzu sauce from Catch at The St Regis Abu Dhabi.

Charcoal grilled beef tenderloin, broccoli puree with anchovies, porcini reduction sauce from Villa Toscana.

Coya will serve a selection of tiraditos.

Veal chop, Milanese style, with grilled vegetables from Terra Secca.

Slow-cooked Wagyu short rib, cucumber, peanuts, habanero chilli, Nikkei sauce bao from Buddha-Bar.

Grilled black fish cod with yellow bean sauce, honey sesame and poached baby vegetables from Hoi An.

Adobo chicken tacos from VaKaVa.

Oven-roasted baby chicken, marinated with herbs and garlic served with ratatouille nicoise, baby carrots and chicken jus from Raclette Brasserie & Cafe.

Escargots de Bourgogne a l'ail from Fouquet's.

Tandoori salmon from Punjab Grill.

Slow-cooked lamb shank with gold leaf from Martabaan.

Vegetable salad with olive oil, molasses and walnuts, pomegranate, cheesy sumac crust from Beirut Sur Mer.

Veal loin, with green peas puree, charred endives, and sun dried tomato pesto from Sole.

Asian mix with yuzu dressing – seasonal vegetables with singular cuts from Niri.

Seekh tacos – mince lamb spicy kebab, allspice, saffron flat bread, tzatziki, tomato salsa from Moksh.

USDA ribeye steak truffle ponzu with wasabi from Tori No Su.

Braised seafood dumpling soup with saffron rice and fish roe from Hakkasan.

Burrata with tomatoes and basil from LPM Restaurant.

Food lovers in the capital have a tantalising spread of meals to pick from this month as Abu Dhabi Culinary’s much-loved Chef’s Table is in full swing.

The initiative has some of the best fine dining restaurants offering limited-time three and four-course menus at set prices. That means guests can try signature dishes from Abu Dhabi’s finest chefs without breaking the bank.

Scroll through the gallery above to see standout dishes from participating restaurants.

This year, more than 20 restaurants are participating in the popular initiative, which is running until November 27.

This includes newcomers Raclette Brasserie & Cafe and Beirut Sur Mer.

Other participating restaurants include Catch, Buddha-Bar, Coya Abu Dhabi, Hakkasan, Hoi An, LPM Restaurant, Tori No Su, Villa Toscana, Fouquet's and Li Beirut.

There’s something for every taste bud.

Save

If you're on a budget, there are some restaurants offering set menus below Dh300 per person. Raclette Brasserie & Cafe has a four-course meal with dishes such as the poulet roti au four (oven-roasted baby chicken) for Dh255 per person, while Beirut Sur Mer is offering hot and cold mezze items and grills for Dh255 per person.

Hoi An’s delicious grilled black cod and yellow bean sauce, and other items, are being served for Dh198 per person, and Terra Secca has a number of Italian delicacies for Dh200.

Splurge

For those looking to treat themselves, Punjab Grill has a menu (including chaat and mains such as the tandoori salmon) for Dh350. Alternatively, head to Abu Dhabi favourite Fouquet’s for a four-course menu with escargots and grilled salmon for Dh350.

Hakkasan will be serving dishes such as the braised seafood dumpling soup with saffron rice and fish roe for Dh398, while Catch at The St Regis Abu Dhabi is offering its famous miso cod among others for Dh450. Over at Coya, there is a selection of tasty tiraditos for Dh420.