Having been to the absolute treat that was Coya<\/a>, I made plans to return to the Four Seasons resort over the weekend. \u00a0While first stopping into Hendrick’s<\/a> for a pre-dinner cocktail (an option I would definitely recommend — they had me at ‘build your own Gin & Tonic’ — so many options!), we finished our bespoke drinks and walked down the grand lobby staircase to the beach level.<\/p>\n

Escorted to a golf cart (on a nicer night we would’ve been happy to walk), Sea Fu<\/a><\/strong> is clearly designed to take the best of the resort, namely views of the Arabian Gulf (now partially involving that ultimate standard of the Dubai skyline, construction). \u00a0With high ceilings and lots of glass, you get the feeling of an almost Balinese style experience. \u00a0Just me? \u00a0OK cool.<\/del> \u00a0For those interested, there is an outdoor bar (which was a bit too warm for our visit, but should you come back in cooler weather, has its own\u00a0menu).<\/p>\n

Although I thought the layout of the menu was a bit strange (starting with rolls, sushi, and raw bites rather than starters), I don’t believe there is any ‘wrong’ way to attack the menu. \u00a0The design seems to be very much an order at your own pace, which is exactly what we did (and what I would recommend). \u00a0Simply put, come hungry and ready for seafood (in a variety of preparations).<\/p>\n

We started the night with a recommended roll, the Volcano<\/em>, and were certainly not disappointed. \u00a0With the perfect amount of creamy ‘volcano sauce’ and a crispy finish, this is a roll I would happily have consumed on my own. \u00a0If the roll itself had been 20% bigger, I also wouldn’t have minded.<\/p>\n

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Next, we went to the ‘Nawa’ or ‘raw’ portion of the menu, in which we ordered\u00a0Akami<\/em>\u00a0Tuna Carpaccio<\/em>. \u00a0From the ‘starters’ category, we opted for\u00a0Gurma Ebi Prawn<\/em>, Crispy<\/em>\u00a0Soft Shelled Crab<\/em> (not pictured) and, just for Hubs, a half portion of Oysters.<\/em> \u00a0The presentation of the prawns was stunning, and while I liked the sour bite of the daikon, Hubs was not as impressed. \u00a0We both enjoyed the carpaccio (which offered equally beautiful plating), but for the size, I’m not sure it is worth AED95. \u00a0If I had any note for either of these dishes, it would be that while we were able to share a few bites, these are certainly not meant to be for any more than two diners. \u00a0The soft shelled crabs took Hubs back to his days growing up in Savannah, but I wouldn’t say they were a particular hit for me. \u00a0If anything, I thought the accompanying black pepper honey sauce was the real star of the dish.\u00a0 I can’t speak to the oysters, but I did have a taste of the sauce, which was a simple, but quite memorable orange ponzu vinaigrette.<\/p>\n

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For the mains, we debated (I was originally interested in a tofu gnocchi dish), but ultimately decided to test Sea Fu’s take on\u00a0Seared Black Cod<\/em>. \u00a0Our second main was the Lobster Wonton<\/em>. \u00a0We ordered Komatsuma Spinach<\/em>\u00a0and, with assurance from our server that it was quite good, Seaweed mashed potatoes<\/em> as our side dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For all the hype black cod gets, I do have to put Sea Fu’s offering near the very top of the list. \u00a0Marinated for 24 hours, this Dubai classic easily gets the job done. \u00a0Having had black cod at probably ten different restaurants in the city, Sea Fu’s places in the top three. \u00a0The taste was sublime, and the texture of the fish was just shy of melting in your mouth. \u00a0Unfortunately, my lobster dish didn’t particularly deliver as advertised.<\/p>\n

While the server arrived with what looked like lobster ravioli (completed with foam, a blend of lemongrass and coconut), he then added a rich broth to the bowl. \u00a0While all of this sounds nice on paper, in reality, the lobster in the dish was none of the parts I actually like about lobster. \u00a0Rather than the sweetness I usually think of with this protein, it was rather fishy. \u00a0I thought the wonton\/ravioli didn’t add much in the way of texture, and honestly, would have just preferred a lobster risotto instead.<\/p>\n

As for the sides, we both thought the spinach to be quite one note (to the point it was almost bland) and of all things, difficult to cut\/eat (!). \u00a0Fortunately, the seaweed mashed potatoes saved the day. \u00a0While it was a bit strange to have a starch with all the seafood (not the usual combination), in reality they were absolutely delicious! \u00a0While I can’t say the seaweed flavor was particularly strong, the creamy blend of the potatoes was spot on, and I would definitely order them again.<\/p>\n

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While we didn’t really have room for dessert, we decided why not? \u00a0The Caramel<\/em> (one of the signature dishes) is a treat within itself. \u00a0If you like a little razzle dazzle in your sweets, this pudding delivers. \u00a0With banana, cashew nuts, dacquoise sponge,\u00a0salted caramel sauce, passion fruit\u00a0<\/span>mango sorbet, and Sichuan pepper, there’s a lot going on. \u00a0While I found the mango sorbet a bit unnecessary (the tartness of the fruit was in direct competition with the flavors of the caramel), this is a ‘wow’ dish that is fun to look at and even better to taste.<\/p>\n

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The price for the meal would’ve been upwards of AED500 per person, which I think is a bit high (even for Dubai standards). \u00a0A look at the Entertainer app shows that there is a Buy 1, Get 1 free offer in the Fine Dining guide, which I think would help offset things by a touch. \u00a0Or, you could plan on stopping by the bar for just a drink or two. \u00a0I believe there is also a brunch or special weekend offer. \u00a0However, if you’re ready to flash some cash, this is a location for a special night out. \u00a0With so much of the menu left to try, I’ll have to figure out some fancy occasion soon. \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\u00a0A to Za’atar was a guest of Sea Fu. \u00a0Opinions are my own, just ask my husband.<\/em>
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Having been to the absolute treat that was Coya, I made plans to return to the Four Seasons resort over the weekend. \u00a0While first stopping into Hendrick’s for a pre-dinner cocktail (an option I would definitely recommend — they had me at ‘build your own Gin & Tonic’ — so many options!), we finished our bespoke drinks and walked down the grand lobby staircase to the beach level. Escorted to a golf cart (on a nicer night we would’ve been happy to walk), Sea Fu is clearly designed to take the best of the resort, namely views of the Arabian Gulf (now partially involving that ultimate standard of the Dubai skyline, construction). \u00a0With high ceilings and lots of glass, you get the feeling of an almost Balinese style experience. \u00a0Just me? \u00a0OK cool. \u00a0For those interested, there is an outdoor bar (which was a bit too warm for our visit,…<\/p>\n

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