Mikado
Refuel with some Japanese specialities courtesy of this new eatery. Choose from the sushi bar or opt for a hot dish such as chicken teriyaki or curry rice with edamame. While you’re at it, grab a dessert – we recommend the matcha roll cake. From AED 70. Al Hana Center, Khalidiya. Daily noon-3pm.
Contact: 02 667 7557
Smoking Doll
Tuck into a two-course Southeast Asian lunch at Smoking Doll. Begin with light dishes such as Thai beef salad or salt and pepper crispy eggplant. Main courses include chicken and cashew stir fry and Penang curry. AED 50 for two courses, AED 60 with tea and a mocktail. Nation Towers, Corniche West and Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island. Daily 11am-3pm.
Contact: 600 560 603
www.smokingdoll.com
Villa Toscana
To Italy and back in less than an hour? That’s what the team at Villa Toscana promises with its new espresso lunch. Enter chef Stefano’s home-style restaurant for a midday journey through classics including seafood pizza and tiramisu. AED 75++ for one main course, dessert and tea or coffee. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche West. Sun-Thu noon-3pm.
Contact: 02 694 4553
www.stregisabudhabi.com
