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Bold Flavours by the Sea

Best Asian Food in Abu Dhabi

An Evening of Global Flavors awaits at Buddha-Bar Beach, where our dinner menu celebrates exceptional Asian food Abu Dhabi lovers crave. From signature sushi and wok-fired specialties to coastal fusion plates, every dish pairs perfectly with inventive cocktails.

Recognized for serving the best bar food in Abu Dhabi, our offerings balance bold tastes and elegant presentation—ideal for sunset dining by the sea.

Dinner Menu

(A) Contains Alcohol (D) Contains Dairy (G) Contains Gluten (N) Contains Nuts (S) Contains Shellfish (V) Vegetarian Food described within this menu may contain nuts or other ingredients. If you think you may suffer from any forms of food allergies, please inform your order-taker, who will be able to recommend alternative choices. 

Food with fish ingredients may contain fish bones.

All prices are in UAE Dirham and are inclusive of all applicable service charges, local fees and taxes.

Cold Starters and Salads

Dibba Oyster Platter (6 Pieces) (SF) (LS)
Chalaquita, Red Wine Vinegar
Buddha-Bar Chicken Salad (G)
Five-spice Grilled Chicken Thigh, Mixed Cabbage, Sesame Dressing, Fried Wonton Crisp
Spinach with Sesame (G, V)
Baby Spinach, Sesame Seeds, Ponzu-Goma Soy Dressing
Soba Noodle Wakame Salad (G) (V)
Mixed Seaweed, Asian Greens, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Dressing
Exoticus Salata (VE)
Mixed Green, Dragon Fruit, Nashi Pear, Avocado, Carrots, Blueberries, Asparagus, Tofu Passion Fruit Mustard Honey Dressing, Purple Potato Chips
Crispy Crab Salad (G, SF)
Atlantic King Crab, Avocado, Passion Fruit, Mustard Honey Dressing, Wonton Crisp
Buddha-Bar Beach Tartare (G) (S)
Bluefin Tuna, Sesame Cracker, Avocado, Wafu Sauce, Shallot, Sriracha
Hokkaido Scallop Ponzu (SF) (G)
Hokkaido Scallop, Serrano Chili, Shiso Leaves, Tsuma Radish, Sesame Oil
Uchu Ceviche (D)
Yellowtail, Leche de Tigre, Chulpi Corn, Roasted Avocado
Crispy Rice Salmon Tartare (S) (D)
Fried Sushi Rice, Salmon Tobiko, Creamy Spicy Mayo, Tarama

Sashimi Experience

Akami / Tuna Loin (S)
Otoro / Tuna Belly (S)
Sake / Salmon (S)
Hotate / Scallop (SF)
Suzuki / Sea Bass (SF)
Hamachi / Yellowtail (S)
Unagi / Grilled Eel (G) (S)
Ebi / Shrimp (SF)

Maki Rolls

Oshi Sushi Maguro (G) (S)
Akami, Bonito Mayo, Tobiko, Furikake, Masago Arare, Black Caviar, Scallion
Rock Shrimp Volcano (G) (SF)
Avocado, Garlic Mayo, Orange Tobiko, Togarashi Chives
Buddha-Bar Roll (6 pieces) (G) (S) (SF)
Ebi Prawns, Mixed Sashimi, Wrapped in Cucumber, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Red Chili Sauce, Buddha-Bar Sesame Sauce
Spider Soft Shell Crab (G) (SF)
Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab, Onion Tempura, Avocado, Wasabi Mayo
California Roll (G) (SF)
King Crab, Avocado Mayo, Tobiko, Cucumber, Mango
Spicy Crunchy Tuna (G) (S)
Akami Tuna, Sesame Oil, Togarashi, Sriracha Sauce
Wagyu Roll (G) (SF)
Torched Wagyu Beef, Onion Tempura, Shiso Leaf, Avocado, Yakiniku Sauce
Salmon and Avocado (S)
Scottish Salmon, Avocado, Sesame Seeds
Nikkei Spicy (G) (S) (SF)
Spicy Salmon, Amarillo Tuna, Avocado, Black Tobiko, Cucumber, Takuwan, Crab Salad, Spicy Tobiko Sauce
Sweet Miso Salmon (D) (G) (S)
Unagi Kabayaki, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Japanese Cucumber, Avocado Hass, Sweet Miso Glazed Salmon, Black Tobiko, Yuzu
Veggie Beet Roll (VE) (LS)
Cucumber, Avocado, Baby Gem Lettuce, Carrot, Pickled Daikon
Monak Wagyu Beef (G)
Truffle Teryaki
Goshujin Platter (42 Pieces) (G) (SF) (D)
12 Pieces of Sashimi, (Yellowtail, Ebi, Salmon, Tuna) 6 Pieces of Nigiri (Eel, Sea Bass, Salmon, Tuna) 24 Pieces of Maki Rolls (Beet Roll, California, Spider Crab) Uchu Ceviche

Nigiri

New Style Nigiri (S)
Akami Foie Gras Black Caviar, Sea Bass Quinoa Chimichurri, Tobiko, Salmon Truffle Aburi

Soups and Hot Starters

Nikkei Seafood Soup (G) (SF)
King Crab, Seafood Dumpling, Tomato, Cilantro, Sesame Oil, Egg White
Miso Soup (S)
Wakame Seaweed, Bonito Flakes, Silken Tofu, Spring Onion, Mixed Mushrooms
Edamame (VE)
Salted or Smoky-Flavored Spicy
Sweet Corn Wasabi (G)
Fresh Corn, Wasabi Mayo, Crispy Tanuki
Shishito Pepper Mint Miso (V)
Blistered Shishito Pepper, Mint Miso, Fresh Mint, Maldon Salt, Truffle Snow
Furikake Crispy Prawns (S) (G) (SF)
4 pcs U-15 Prawn, Yuzu Ponzu
Crispy Panko Fried Calamari (S) (D) (G)
Smoked Togarashi Salt, Smokey Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Crispy Fried Lobster Dumpling (SF) (D) (G)
Tom Yum Cream Sauce, Green Apple Salad
Truffle Chicken Gyoza (G)
Yuzu Truffle Ponzu, Truffle Snow
Yasai Harumaki (G) (V)
Napa Cabbage, Carrot, Sweet Potatoes, Celery Root, Mixed Mushrooms, Passion Fruit, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Sesame Seeds
Broccoli Tempura (G) (LS) (V)
Yuzu Chirashi Ponzu

Bao Buns

Buddha-Bar Wagyu Beef Sliders (3 Pieces) (G) (D) (S)
Japanese Tofu Bun, Wagyu Beef Patty, Shiitake Mushrooms, Truffle Spicy Mayo
Soft Shell Crab (SF) (D) (G)
Chipotle Mayo, Yuzu Gel, Togarashi
Chicken Karaage (G) (D)
Hoisin Sauce, Coleslaw, Sesame, Wasabi Mayo

Main Courses and Robata Charcoal Grill

Kushiyaki (3 Skewers Each)
Anticucho Sauce or Teriyaki Sauce (G) Choice of: Chicken (S) Shrimps (SF)
Pulpo Al Olivo (S)
Char-grilled Octopus, Quinoa Salad, Lime, Coriander, Black Olive Mayo
Oven Baked Glacier 51 (S)
Chilean Sea Bass, Pomo Miso, Hajikami Roots, Green Apple
Grilled Wild Sea Bass (S) (D) (G)
Broccolini, Tosazu Butter
Sake-Amamiso (S)
Citrus Miso Salmon, Mango Pomelo Salsa, Togarashi
Wok Chilli Prawns (SF) (G)
U-10 Black Tiger Prawns, Chilli Sambal, Baby Bok Choy, Egg Yolk
Issei Ebi (SF) (D) (G)
Grilled Lobster, Shiso Onion Salsa, Gochujang Butter
Steamed Barramundi Fish (G) (LS)
Ginger, Spring Onion, Baby Bok Choy, Coriander, Soy Sesame Sauce
Umami Chicken Wings (6 Pieces) (G) (S)
Dry Miso, Honey Yuzu Truffle Sauce
Lamb Chops
Gochujang, Chimichurri, Pickled Vegetables
Wagyu Striploin (G)
300g Wagyu +7 Striploin, Red Curry BBQ, French Fries, Chalaquita, Lime
Wagyu Beef Tenderloin (G)
Char-grilled Spring Onion, Dry Chili Flakes, Sesame Seeds
Nikkei Short Ribs (D) (G)
Slow Cooked Short Ribs, Wasabi Mashed Potato, Green Apple Salad, Quinoa Pop, Blackberries, BBQ Sauce
Kung Pao Chicken (G) (N)
Corn-fed Chicken Thigh, Cashew Nuts, Pickled Celery Root, Mixed Bell Pepper, Sesame Oil, Spring Onion, Tempura Enoki, Jasmine Rice
Agenasu (D) (LS) (V)
Eggplant, Miso Sauce, Parmesan, Togarashi
Tofu Kung Pao (G) (N) (VE)
Fried Tofu, Cashew Nuts, Dry Chili, Pickled Celery Roots, Capsicum, Sesame, Spring Onions, Jasmine Rice, Tempura Enoki

Side Dishes

Yaki Soba (G)
Baby Bok Choy, Carrot, Mushroom, Asparagus
Chaufa Rice (G)
Baby Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Egg, Spring Onion Ginger-Garlic Soy Sauce
Wok Fried Vegetables (G) (VE)
Napa Cabbage, Carrot, Bok Choy, Baby Corn, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil
Yaki-Asparagus (VE)
Chimichurri
Steamed Jasmine Rice

Desserts

Chocolate Fondant (D) (G)
Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce
Cherry Yuzu Trifle (D) (G) (N)
Chantilly Mascarpone, Yogurt Foam, Almond Frangipane, Cherry Compote, Yuzu Pearl, Caramelized Pistachio
Buddha-Bar Cheese Cake (D) (G)
Mango Basil Sorbet, Crunchy Berry, Fresh Mango, Sour Cream Foam
Tropical Pavlova (D) (G) (N)
White Chocolate Bavarois, Crispy Meringue, Aji Chili Passion Fruit Fizzy, Caramelized Manuka Honey Pineapple, Coconut Dacquoise
Nikkei Coffee Tres Leches (D) (G)
Peruvian Coffee-infused Milk Soak, Tiramisu Espuma, Orange Coulis, Amazonian Cacao Quinoa Biscuit
Buddha-Bar Gorgeous Desserts and Fruits Platter (D) (G) (N)
Assortment of Three Desserts Sliced Tropical Fruits, Two Flavored Sorbet, One Flavored Mochi
Mochi (2 Pieces) (D)
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Sorbet (VE)
Raspberry, Mango Basil, Aji Chili Passion Fruit, Coconut