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Ringing a good friend in Abu Dhabi, I inquired if she would like to join me on Sunday night for a meal at\u00a0Original Fusion<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never heard of it,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0she asked.\u00a0\u201cWhat do they serve?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Even though I had reviewed the menu, which promised to\u00a0\u2018blend great Emirati heritage with various European dishes\u2019,<\/em>\u00a0all I could answer was,\u00a0\u201cFusion.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

(Unnecessary) reservation made, we arrived at an empty restaurant with our pick of tables (we were the sole patrons throughout the evening). \u00a0With its loft-like atmosphere thanks to exposed duct work, an oversized light fixture, and a color palate of purple and white, the interior felt like a sophisticated airport lounge. I\u2019m not sure if this was the intent or not. \u00a0Why the bar area is located on the far side of the restaurant (therefore forcing guests to cross through the dining room) seems a tad strange, but I did enjoy the open kitchen concept. \u00a0Having peeked outside, the terrace is generically nice and does afford some unique views not found elsewhere in the capital.<\/p>\n

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From the start, our service was awkward. \u00a0There was talking over, strange amounts of repetition and missed items that had to be clarified. \u00a0It\u2019s not to say that the\u00a0wait staff\u00a0wasn\u2019t polite in their delivery, or anything but professional, however, it was strangely jarring throughout the meal.<\/p>\n

Although licensed, the drinks menu is rather basic. \u00a0Currently, there are no specialty cocktails listed (although plenty of spirits). \u00a0So we ended up with a few glasses of nicely chilled chardonnay\u00a0from an extremely limited wine list.<\/p>\n

While fusion can mean different things, my interpretation is a combination highlighting the best that two cuisines have to offer. Glancing at the menu, I saw this most prevalent in the camiloi (Italian pasta and well, camel). As I am by no means an expert on Emirati cuisine, I would invite someone better versed in these flavor profiles to take a closer look at the menu and advise where the specific \u2018fusion\u2019 occurred, because I mostly saw a European experience.<\/p>\n

To my dismay, two of the starters I had been looking forward to trying (the\u00a0zucchini flower<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0quail sphere<\/em>) were not available. Instead, we sampled the\u00a0lamb nest with a\u00a0green salad<\/em>\u00a0(the fattoush listed on the fancy easy to use digital menu was also unavailable \u2013- for those more traditional in their dining experience, a bound paper menu was also provided) and the\u00a0camioli<\/em>. \u00a0While our appetizers were not explicitly listed as sharing plates, as we wanted to try all that was on offer, the dishes could be consumed by one person or enjoyed by two (potentially a push for more diners).\u00a0 Upon arrival, for some reason, I expected more of a lamb tartare and less a plate of cured lamb. \u00a0However, with the egg yolk and crunchy pistachios, I enjoyed the combination of flavors and textures (although I would have served it warmer). \u00a0Unexpectedly, the camioli was served while we were enjoying the lamb, and by the time we tucked in, was much colder than I would have preferred. \u00a0The camel was tasty, and the creamy parmesan sauce enhanced the slightly salty pasta. \u00a0These soft textures were further balanced with some roasted almonds. \u00a0 We had not explicitly asked for our dishes in any order, but as a note to the kitchen and wait staff, I would ask the guests if or when they were ready for their next plate before firing off dishes too early.<\/p>\n

\"Cameloni<\/a>
Have you had camel pasta before?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Green<\/a>
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\"Original<\/a>
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\"Lamb<\/a>
… When you want a tartare, but get this instead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fortunately, there were no temperature issues of any kind with our mains. \u00a0I was a bit surprised to see hammour<\/em> on the menu. \u00a0After some recent education of overfishing in the region, going forward, as lovely and delicate as the dish was, at the risk of contributing to any overfishing, I would choose another protein. \u00a0My friend\u2019s\u00a0Chilean sea bass (<\/em>in reality Patagonian toothfish)\u00a0was also quite delicious and both were beautifully presented. \u00a0In trading bites, we noted that the sea bass had a little too much relish, with the accompanying loumi sauce (a mixture including elements of dried lime) far too salty for our liking, and not necessary in an already mouth-watering dish. \u00a0With mains at AED120 and AED140 respectively, the pricing is relatively fair.<\/p>\n

\"Chilean<\/a> \"Hamour<\/a><\/p>\n

To finish our meal, we settled on a\u00a0sorbet selection<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0cardamom mousse<\/em>. Both lived up to expectations, although, in my opinion, the extra chocolate on the mousse was a little redundant.<\/p>\n

\"Cardamom<\/a> \"Sorbet<\/a><\/p>\n

I was on the fence about a fair rating as we walked out. While waiting for the elevator, we spotted the soon-to-open\u00a0Tamba<\/a>, a home-grown Indian concept which oozed ambiance, despite the lack of guests. \u00a0The manager greeted us personally and invited us for a tour. \u00a0It helped me conclude that while the food at Original Fusion is reasonably good and well priced (AED250 per person for three courses without alcohol), the lack of atmosphere and service issues have me making it difficult to recommend to others. \u00a0The experience was neither particularly original nor fused with anything specific, however, I suppose \u2018Decent European Venue with Vague Regional Elements\u2019 is not the best name for an establishment\u2026 While I wouldn\u2019t hesitate to order everything again, Original Fusion has plenty of room for improvement, before I decide to return.<\/p>\n

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