What to order at Al Mrzab

Must order
The chicken machboos at about AED 61, then cooked-to-order khanfaroush drizzled with local honey.
Signature dishes
Chicken machboos, Khanfaroush with honey
Editor tip
It runs on walk-ins and queues, and Michelin advises expecting a wait; seating splits between private cabins, majlis and regular tables.
CuisineEmirati
Price$
NeighborhoodAl Nahyan
HoursDaily 07:00-23:00
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Namak ★ 4.1

$$ IndianAl Nahyan

Namak is a Michelin Selected Indian restaurant inside the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, cooking regional dishes with a lamb focus and sharing platters.

OrderThe Kashmiri rogan josh or the kakori reshmi seekh, the two lamb dishes praised by the Michelin Guide.

TipNamak is closed on Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday it opens for dinner only at 19:00, while weekends start at 12:30.

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Meylas ★ 4.2

$ EmiratiAl Raha

Meylas is a Michelin Selected Emirati restaurant at Al Muneera, Abu Dhabi, begun as a food truck by Shaikha Al Kaabi and grown into an all-day eatery.

OrderThe machboos at AED 56 and the saffron balaleet at AED 35, both priced in tbreak's 2026 guide.

TipMichelin lists Meylas among Abu Dhabi's best breakfast spots; it opens at 08:30, and the chefs cook in an on-view kitchen.

ryba ★ 4.3

$$ SeafoodAl Mina

ryba is a Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood restaurant at Zayed Port in Al Mina, Abu Dhabi, from chef Faisal Alharmoodi, grilling local catch over charcoal.

OrderCharcoal-grilled local hammour, then the chocolate pâte à choux Michelin names as the signature dessert.

TipA Sunday set menu is AED 350 for two, according to tbreak's 2026 price check, and the restaurant is a short walk from the Zayed Port fish market.

Tazal ★ 4.2

$$ Middle EasternAl Maqtaa

Tazal is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi, mixing European influences with Arabic touches, plus Gulf and Levant breakfasts.

OrderThe Iranian kabab, bang bang shrimps and kaak Al Quds that the Michelin Guide names as originals.

TipDining service starts at noon; before that the kitchen serves Gulf, Egyptian and Levant breakfast menus, and Michelin praises its weekend breakfast.

3Fils Abu Dhabi ★ 4.3

$$ JapaneseAl Bateen

3Fils Abu Dhabi is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Japanese restaurant at the EDITION marina in Al Bateen, sister to the Dubai original, and takes walk-ins only.

OrderThe chargrilled baby chicken, prawns and sashimi from the open kitchen, then the Take Me To The Moon dessert.

TipAbu Dhabi takes walk-ins only; on weekdays from 12:00 to 18:00 it serves four set menus from AED 90.

Byblos Sur Mer ★ 4.0

$$ LevantineAl Bateen

Byblos Sur Mer is a Michelin Selected Lebanese restaurant at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, with a marina terrace, mezze, grills and live music on weekends.

OrderThe machawi mchakaleh from the grill section, which the Michelin Guide recommends to lamb lovers.

TipLive music and entertainment run on Friday and Saturday evenings, and the terrace overlooks the marina, according to the Michelin Guide.

Namak ★ 4.1

$$ IndianAl Nahyan

Namak is a Michelin Selected Indian restaurant inside the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, cooking regional dishes with a lamb focus and sharing platters.

OrderThe Kashmiri rogan josh or the kakori reshmi seekh, the two lamb dishes praised by the Michelin Guide.

TipNamak is closed on Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday to Friday it opens for dinner only at 19:00, while weekends start at 12:30.

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