Samurai Restaurant, is I think the only Japanese restaurant listed here in Abu Dhabi. It is near Toursit Club Area and behind Capital Al Diar Hotel along Mina Road. The area is not located at the usual busy streets of the city. There was ample parking space and it was not difficult to locate. We were the first customer to arrive.
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| the restaurant from the corner angle |
Honestly, the reason why I chose this restaurant to try out because they have churros in their dessert menu. I have been craving for churros for the past few days. Missed munching on them. I think the best churros I had was in Singapore at Clarke Quay. It was soft and crunchy at the same time. I don't know how churros ended up in the menu of a Japanese restuarant, because it sounded Japanese? Hohum. Ok back to the Asian cuisine.
We ordered Chicken Yakisoba for me, Yakiniku Bento for hubby, Maguro Sushi, Tamago Sushi and of course don't forget Gyoza.
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| the appetizer |
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| Gyoza! |
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| Yakiniku (Beef and Fish with salad and rice) |
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| Chicken Yakisoba |
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| Tamago Sushi |
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| Maguro sushi |
The verdict: the yakisoba was disappointing, it tasted and looked like the Filipino Pancit Canton. The noodles was not even passable. It was bit salty. The lunch box that hubby ordered was good. The fish and the beef was very tasty. It was my first time to try sushi minus the seafood, that's why I ordered for the Tamago, I must say, the rice, the seaweed wrap and sweetened omellete was a welcome surprise to my choosy palate. Since I am not a fan of anything raw, I didn't try the tuna sushi. The gyoza was cooked perfectly, crispy edges and soft shells. I still prefer the gyoza of Rai Rai Ken in Davao though. I don't know why.
Total wallet damage was AED 174.00 and left some tip since no service charge on the receipt. WE were not able to order the churos since we were already pretty much filled up. Maybe next time.
Samurai Restaurant
Online Menu
weird ha, sweetened omelette?!
ReplyDeleteyes, but it was good. :)
DeleteI must try it then, at first I found it weird too--sweetened omelette, pero ok naman pala.
ReplyDeleteMy bf and I love wasabi. He's into Japanese food. :)
ReplyDelete'...yummy, sweetened omelette?!
ReplyDeleteyep..it was gooooood. :)
Deletei love Jap foods, makes me want to eat one now...
ReplyDeleteI miss gyoza! I can't believe luya can taste so good.
ReplyDeleteI have already heard and made sweetened omelette! I love Japanese food! In fact, sushi here at home is just like an ordinary snack as I make every now and then (even as a midnight snack!) All look so yummy! I haven't had any Japanese food for a while now.
ReplyDeletelooks really yummy!!
ReplyDeleteOmg, sushi love. Pero disappointing ang yakisoba ha.
ReplyDeleteyes, it was disappointing. was expecting to be good pa namn. hohum.
DeleteLooks yummy. :) But, I bet it is spicy. :)
ReplyDeletei'm not really into japanese food but just by the look of it, it really looks super yummy.
ReplyDeleteI was so disappointed that this is in Abu Dhabi. I was hoping I'd try this restaurant.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really into Japanese food. I've only tried a few dishes and the thought of eating any kind of uncooked fish doesn't appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteThis is the second blog I've read today talking about Japanese food! I think I'm getting sushi for dinner. :-)
ReplyDeletei'm craving now for gyoza...looks really delectable
ReplyDeletei love sushi but never tried the "uncooked fish".. the yakisoba really looks like pancit canton lang, hmmm but it still looks yummy! now my tummy's growling!
ReplyDeleteThe food from Samurai looks good, too bad though the yakisoba left you disappointed. Anyway, Japanese cuisine is my favorite although I'm not a big fan of yakisoba.. XD
ReplyDeleteOohhh Japanese foods. this reminds me of Tokyo Tokyo, a Japanese restaurant where I always go, during my stay in Manila.
ReplyDeleteI only love california maki for a japanese food. Even if you got disappointed with your yakisoba but at least you had a great food adventure with the rest of the food you got, right? :-)
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another great japanese restaurant to try with. I love the pics there. Looks tempting!
ReplyDeleteAre there any good treats for the kids here? Not really sure if my son will like some of there offerings.
ReplyDeleteI love Japanese food! I don't really tire eating this all the time. I hope you enjoyed :D
ReplyDeleteThat Yakisoba does look good! Love Japanese food especially the rolls.
ReplyDeletehaven't tried any Japanese food but the food looks yummy...
ReplyDeleteYakisoba really looks like pancit canton here ... Well, craving for sushi its been years and years since the last time I ate it. Sorry, late visit from BC bloggers.
ReplyDeleteCraving for sushi, too! It's been awhile since I ate Japanese food. Great, honest review!
ReplyDeleteToo bad you didn't try the sushi, but you're not the only one who stay away from raw food. As for me, Salmon sashimi is my favorite! We once spent more than 2k pesos for a Japanese dinner :)
ReplyDeleteI'm into Jap food so I better try them all! :)
ReplyDeletechurros in a japanese resto? interesting.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great dinner in the end! I'm not familiar with Japanese food though, we take Chinese mostly.
ReplyDeleteI've been craving for Japanese food lately, I think I got to feed my cravings now. This restaurant looks great! Nice share :)
ReplyDeletehmmm... I should visit a Japanese restaurant soon..:)
ReplyDeleteI love Japanese food although I can do without the Yakisoba you ordered. Instant yakisoba nalang siguro.;) But I think I love it more because of the sushi. I can eat it all day and never get tired of it.
ReplyDeletelove japanese food too! :) craving now..hihi! :D
ReplyDeleteI so love Japanese food. Even learned how to make my own sushi, haha! For the raw fish, salmon is my fave though a bit expensive, hihihi!
ReplyDeleteHubby and I love Japanese cuisine as well though I'm not too keen about sushi. It's almost always tempura, teppanyaki, or teriyaki for me. Occasionally, I would go for maki. :D
ReplyDeleteTamago and maguro sushi...craving for these now...:-)
ReplyDeleteI am not into japanese foods especially those with fresh fish or seafood. But I am open to try such food. hehehe
ReplyDelete-daddy Allan (BC Blogger)
I checked their online menu and it seems that the prices are reasonable. We're here in Sharjah. I found a lot of Japanese restaurants in Dubai. But Chow King is still loved, hehehe!
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haha you're right!~ I've always wondered why tamago sushi taste sweet. XD
ReplyDeleteAlthough I like Japanese food, the only fish-sushi I like to eat is Maguro sushi cause it doesn't taste like I'm eating uncooked fish :/ Salmon sushi is ...bwerk!~
Love those Japanese foods. Great food selection. Hope to visit Samurai resto soon.
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But I love pinoy pancit canton! Will keep Rai Rai Ken of Davao in mind.
ReplyDeleteThe Yakisoba really looks like a Pancit Canton.:) I'm not really fond of eating Japanese foods but maybe I will try someday.:)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I am more of Pinoy and Italian foods like pasta. But if there's a chance to visit one, I'll try Japanese foods too.
ReplyDeleteyummy...
ReplyDeleteYakiniku (Beef and Fish with salad and rice) -- will order this next time.,, looks delish
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