{
  "id": 12819251,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi residents reveal the best food spots for a proper feast under Dh500 – and how to find them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/abu-dhabi-residents-reveal-the-best-food-spots-for-a-proper-feast",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:17:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/abu-dhabi-residents-reveal-the-best-food-spots-for-a-proper-feast-under-dh500-and-how-to-find-them-1.500702738"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi residents have shared their favorite affordable dining spots where you can enjoy a delicious meal without exceeding Dh500. Nikita Saxena, a food enthusiast in the city, recommends Kopitiam by Chandy's for Malay, Indonesian and Singaporean cuisine at a budget-friendly price of under 150 dirhams for two people. Myanmar Restaurant, known for authentic Burmese dishes and Burmese staff, offers Dh15 per meal. For sushi lovers, Saisho Sushi and Ramen are good options, but be prepared for a closer bill of around 300 dirhams for two.\n\nTo keep your bill under Dh500, Nikita advises visiting Abu Dhabi's older neighborhoods, such as Al Danah, Al Zahiyah, Hamdan Street, Electra Street and Madinat Zayed. The streets in these areas are lined with restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines, including Lebanese, Indian, South Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Burmese, Chinese and Turkish kitchens, many of which offer affordable prices. A shared meal at a family-run restaurant or a busy cafeteria can stretch your budget further.\n\nLocal resident Naila suggests exploring Al Zahiyah, the old Tourist Club Area, for a diverse range of affordable dining options. She recommends sharing dishes like hummus, grilled meat platters, salads, bread and desserts to create a proper feast. Naila also recommends Chutney Stories for South Indian fare, Malgudy's for crisp benne masala dosa with filter coffee, and Vansha Ghar for momos.",
  "summary": "It’s a giant sea-bass on our table and it’s gone in minutes. My best friend and I harbour this tradition: We scrabble our way every month to indulge ourselves shamelessly in some good fish (we might even eat light during the day in preparation). Sheets are spread over the table; we’re armed with gloves as we begin with corn, salmon, prawn sticks, dynamite shrimp. 45 minutes later, the sea bass…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}