Billing itself as the first Korean fine dining restaurant in the UAE, TAON can be found at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, and is a must-visit for fans of the cuisine. Meaning ‘all luck comes here’ in Korean, the restaurant serves authentic plates such as barbecue, stews, Korean-style spicy chicken, bulgogi and more. For meat-eaters, the ‘whole cow set’ including a rib-eye, rib meat, striploin, brisket and galbi is the way to go. TAON also serves Japanese food, including sushi and robata, so whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s an option for you, particularly if you won’t settle for anything less than the best Asian restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
Licensed. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, taonkoreanrestaurant.com (058 682 0030).