By now, I think you’ve probably realized I enjoy brunch<\/a> in the United Arab Emirates<\/a>.\u00a0 Honestly, when else can you find such a low key meal that offers something for everyone?\u00a0 Don’t want to drink, no worries!\u00a0 Want to eat buffet style?\u00a0 go for it. \u00a0 Want to go for broke and consume an entire bottle of champagne?\u00a0 Why not?\u00a0 Thus, when asked to join friends yesterday at BOA Steakhouse<\/a><\/strong>, Hubs and I who have been abusing our livers plenty<\/del> decided, why the hell not?\u00a0 I’m so glad we did!<\/p>\n

Reservations?<\/strong>\u00a0 I didn’t make them and given the crowd, it seemed possible you could rock up without them, however, I think it’s good to call ahead.\u00a0 (Only wish they wouldn’t have seated us directly next to the toilets and I guess if requesting a table, be sure to be seated more ‘centrally’ in the restaurant).<\/p>\n

Ambiance?\u00a0 <\/strong>Well…\u00a0 It’s chic, but very understated for the region – as in, the interior was comfortable, but almost forgettable.\u00a0 I did like the DJ’s choices for the afternoon, which consisted of a deep 80’s mix (fine for me).<\/p>\n

Food?\u00a0 <\/strong>Having a look at the regular menu<\/a>, I think the a la carte<\/em> brunch is the best approach and, like Koi<\/a>, gives the diner the value for money.\u00a0 The cold starters were a huge hit with all of us (another shout out to the absolutely delicious salad made tableside).\u00a0 For the date we dined, they also provided – free of charge – a seafood platter to share (complete with dry ice).\u00a0 Of the hot starters (which were not entirely necessary – so. much. food.) I liked the ‘tender chicken’ best.\u00a0 After a yummy mushroom soup (well portioned) our mains appeared without much space left in our stomachs!\u00a0 I’m very sad I did not have room for all of the melt in your mouth Wagyu steak (with an almost untouched heap of sides).\u00a0 If you plan on going, be sure to pace yourself – or maybe even ask for half portions.<\/p>\n

One note that if you prefer your steak to be cooked well, I think you need to stress this to the wait staff.\u00a0 Although the menu was delicious, a friend’s ‘medium’ steak turned up quite pink.\u00a0 Had we been in a more picky mood, we might have decided to send it back (strange that a steakhouse would not be able to get the cook of the meat correctly).<\/p>\n

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