Top Dishes Chosen by MICHELIN Inspectors in Abu Dhabi
With the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2025 out, let’s dive into the standout dishes that wowed the MICHELIN inspectors this year. Each one is a carefully crafted culinary experience, promising to make your dining adventure in Abu Dhabi unforgettable.
1. Nonna’s Tiramisu
Restaurant: Mika
Award: Bib Gourmand
Inspector’s Notes: This tiramisu, recommended by the waitress as a signature dish, brings a delightful end to a meal at Mika. Served generously, it’s fresh, not too cold, and packed with the creamy flavor of mascarpone layered perfectly with espresso-soaked biscuits. The final dusting of cocoa powder adds a delicious, rich contrast of textures—perfect for tiramisu lovers.
2. Flamed Red Mullet with Kumquat and Tiger Milk
Restaurant: 99 Sushi Bar
Award: One MICHELIN Star
Inspector’s Notes: This unique red mullet dish with tiger milk sauce was a surprising favorite. Lightly torched to bring out a stunning sheen, the fish has a subtle smokiness, and the tangy tiger milk adds a balanced depth without overpowering it. Thin slices of kumquat add a sweet finish, making this dish seamless and satisfying with every bite.
3. Spicy Curry Prawn with Lily Bulb and Almond
Restaurant: Hakkasan
Award: One MICHELIN Star
Inspector’s Notes: Hakkasan’s curry prawn is a “Signature” dish, and it doesn’t disappoint. Each prawn is fresh, tender, and topped with flaked almonds and lily bulb pieces for a crunchy texture contrast. The green curry sauce has just the right amount of spice, enhancing each element of the dish with confidence and balance.
4. Luqaimat
Restaurant: Yadoo’s House
Award: MICHELIN Guide Selection
Inspector’s Notes: This Emirati dessert is the perfect sweet treat to wrap up your meal. These dumpling-like fritters are crispy on the outside and soft inside, lightly dusted with sesame seeds and drizzled with a rich date molasses. The combination is addictively good—don’t be surprised if you can’t stop at just one!
5. Tarte Tatin with Sour Cream Ice Cream
Restaurant: Broadway
Award: MICHELIN Guide Selection
Inspector’s Notes: A true French classic, this tarte Tatin has tender, caramelized apples paired with a flaky pastry. The warm caramel sauce around the dish is just right, and the tangy sour cream ice cream adds a creamy finish. Perfectly executed, it’s a refined and delightful end to your meal.
6. Hammour with Emirati Spices
Restaurant: Ryba
Award: Bib Gourmand
Inspector’s Notes: This dish highlights local flavors, featuring fresh hammour from the Mina Zayed fish market. Grilled over charcoal with a marinade of Emirati spices, the fish is tender, juicy, and smoky with a hint of lemon. Paired with fragrant lemon rice, this simple yet flavorful dish proves that less is often more.