SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi Is A Roaring Good Time

SUSHISAMBA is a marriage of the best flavours from Japan, Brazil and Peru. From sushi to anticuchos and ceviches, fiery robata-grilled meats and (the star of the show) impeccable sushi, SUSHISAMBA’s small plate-style menu is made for sharing - and dabbling in plenty of different dishes. Executive Chef Obed Villegas is doing great things at SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi - the only question left to ponder is when will you be visiting?

Ok, we hear you - SUSHISAMBA doesn’t come cheap, but we’d argue that it’s definitely worth it. Saturday’s Rio Brunch is a roaring good time - energetic, excellent food, flowing drinks and show-stopping entertainment. Hit up the Alegria Lunch Friday-Sunday for some upscale a la carte weekend vibes. Looking for an entry level way to get a taste of that signature SUSHISAMA flair? Hit up their Sunset Social every weekday. See what we love about them all below!

Sunset Social

Monday - Friday | 5.30PM - 7PM

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Every weekday, unwind after work or enjoy a top notch pre-dinner drink and bite with Sunset Social. Sip your way through a selection of caipirinhas (AED50), grapes (from AED50) or hops (AED40), each served with a delicious bite to compliment your drink: edamame, salmon tartare, calamari with yuzu mayo, shrimp tempura or little bites of heaven in the form of a chicken taquito (aji panca, garlic, charred pineapple salsa and avocado - yum!). The bites aren’t huge, but they are delicious, and we can’t go past the caipirinha with pandan, it’s a big winner for us!

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Rio Brunch

First & last Saturday of the month | 12.30PM - 4PM

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With a waiting list for their monthly brunch - which has just moved to twice per month, thankfully! - SUSHSISAMBA’s Rio Brunch is hands down one of the hottest tickets in town, and it’s no wonder! A unique and delicious blend of Peruvian, Japanese and Brazilian flavours has won them fans around the globe, and it’s easy to see why - the food is absolutely excellent. Every dish lands on the table looking pretty as a picture, with taste to match, and the sushi and yakitori buffet alone could fill you up - and lure you back for seconds and thirds. Melt-in-the-mouth steak, perfectly cooked cod, the crispiest tacos with just the right amount of kick - not to mention light and tangy ceviche, the best guac ever and glorious desserts to finish? What a display from the kitchen! Speaking of a show - the glamorous dancers make their rounds throughout, and good luck staying in your seat: it’s a fabulous touch and tonnes of fun. 

Drinks are a delight - and even the mocktails really pull their weight, and there isn’t a bad seat in the house: views across the water and lush greenery of the restaurant make for a high-end feel. 

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Price: AED495 soft package | AED599 house package | AED695 French bubbles package

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