What to order at Otoro

Must order
The otoro nigiri, then the yellowtail with green chili and leche de tigre, as the Michelin Guide suggests.
Signature dishes
Yellowtail with green chili and leche de tigre, Wagyu striploin with truffle jus and wasabi, Otoro nigiri
Editor tip
Consultant chef Akmal Anuar of 11 Woodfire in Dubai oversees the menu; the Michelin Guide lists it among Abu Dhabi budget-friendly picks.
CuisineJapanese
Price$$
NeighborhoodAl Maqtaa
HoursDaily 12:00-23:00
ChefAkmal Anuar
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Address: Al Qana Marina South, Al Maqta Street, Abu Dhabi

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OrderThe chicken machboos at about AED 61, then cooked-to-order khanfaroush drizzled with local honey.

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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.

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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.

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$$ 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.

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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.

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