Best South East Asian winner

And the winner of the Best South East Asian is Talay 6 Comments

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One of the city’s most romantic spots to eat, Talay does a superb line in fresh seafood as well as delicately spiced Thai curries and soups. Great views and even better food.

By Time Out Abu Dhabi staff
Time Out Abu Dhabi, 27 September 2010

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Posted by: Fjee on 09 Dec ' 13 at 14:22

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Unless you have nothing to say to your companions I would not recommend Talay. I've booked a table one day before, on the terrace, as it was supposed to be nice. However, I wasn't informed that on the adjacent beach would be held a beach party - with music so loud, you barely understood your own words and that as early as 7.30pm. When I complained, we could move inside (there, just the windows rattled with the base). Service was slow, only kind of friendly, food not bad, yet nothing special. I would've expected something extra, to make up for the blunder!

Posted by: Vanessa on 12 Dec ' 12 at 14:03

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

It was perfect timing I suppose. Buffet is amazingly delicious! The musicians are good. 50% off the bill for couples. It was great value for money and since it's buffet, no waiting. Just lovely evening.

Posted by: GT on 06 Apr ' 11 at 14:27

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

it was not the best dinning experience...
food....no comments... we left almost everything on a plates
service.... no comments... 1hours 35min till out main course..... 45min till dessert
prices are high for what we got....
only 1 memorable thing - TERRACE!!!! very cozy, nice & romantic

Posted by: cheng on 06 Oct ' 10 at 12:10

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

its quite expensive but its worth it... the place was kinda romantic with matching serenade from the folk singer.... food was great, i love it specially the thai fruits...

Posted by: Naseem on 05 Sep ' 10 at 13:29

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

The food was undoubtedly good and had the spice I was looking for in Thai food. The table and cutlery looked clean and the toilet had a nice scented liquid soap.
One of the staff members said we open only after 7pm during Ramadan but upon asking someone else we found we could sit inside the restaurant and order food and wait for iftar. The other staff member was too incompetent to know this.
NO TAKE AWAY. Big surprise. All other restaurants in Abu Dhabi, even Pizza Hut or KFC dont have a problem with TAKE AWAY. I was shocked to know I had to sit another hour to finish my food. Very unfortunate.
Food was good but I like to bring home left overs.

Posted by: roger walters on 18 Jan ' 10 at 20:07

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

my many thanks to Abishak and all thhe staff for the excellent almost personnel service with their attention
they made our first date some thing to remember for a long time
we will be back many more times