Sushi boat from the tasting menu. Can’t miss.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nService?<\/strong> \u00a0Mixed. \u00a0If there was any points to take away from the experience, this would be the place. \u00a0While waiting for our dining companions, there were only 4 of us seated at the table. \u00a0My friend and I requested the cocktail menu and then the wine list was given to me. \u00a0I was asked no less than 4 times what wine I wanted to order, to which I calmly repeated, ‘We are waiting for the rest of our party to join us. \u00a0We will order then.’ \u00a0Additionally, once the rest of the party had been seated, I was somehow unanimously and unquestioningly nominated as the leader of the table (funny to me, given both of my bosses were present). \u00a0I literally ordered for the entire table (with some helpful direction from our ‘lead’ waiter). \u00a0Anyway, once we got going, the service was fine and they were kind enough to create a special, memorable desert for our departing colleague. \u00a0I think there is also room for improvement between delineating between who is a runner and who is wait staff.<\/p>\nCost?<\/strong> \u00a0Not cheap, but worth it. \u00a0My share of the bill (with alcohol) was AED535.<\/p>\nParting thoughts from me… \u00a0But seriously, the baby?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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