Market Night @ Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

Market Night @ Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

Being regular visitors to the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi hotel, we had a level of expectation when we were invited to try their Market Night at the Asian fusion restaurant – Cho Gao.  We have dined here on many occasions but their new concept of the Market Night was intriguing. We were definitely interested to see what they will bring to the table and they did not disappoint!

The moment we walked in around 7PM on a Wednesday evening, the place is almost packed full.  This was surprising considering it was a weeknight.  However, at any time you walk into a restaurant, you know that people are there for good reason.  As were quickly seated to our table, we took a quick glance at the buffet area to see what’s in store for tonight.

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Matcha and Mochi Afternoon Tea | SushiSan

Matcha & Mochi, SushiSan, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi 

You know how much I love my Matcha! I was estatic to hear that SushiSan now offers a Matcha and Mochi Afternoon Tea experience to their guests.

If you’re a follower of my blog I am sure you know what Matcha is! But are you familiar with Mochi? It is a Japanese rice cake – steamed, covered in flour and often filled with amazing goodness! I’ve often enjoyed mine with a sesame paste, strawberry paste or a lotus red bean paste. If you have not yet enjoyed mochi in your life, all the more reason to head over to SushiSan for an afternoon tea Matcha and Mochi experience.

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Sake Tasting | SushiSan

Sake Tasting, SushiSan, Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi 

How much do you know about Sake? I’ve drank this before on several occasions, even in Tokyo, Japan. However, going to this Sake Tasting at SushiSan with a sake expert from African Eastern, I learned about this type of rice wine more than ever. In this class you will not only taste several different sakes but also get to know the distinct flavors and characteristics of each product.

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