Dai Pai Dong rolling out its Mid-Autumn Celebration menus
For the occasion of the upcoming mid-autumn festival, also known as the ‘full moon’ festival, Dai Pai Dong has exciting mouth-watering dishes rolled out especially for that occasion.
Known for getting its inspiration from the street food movement, Dai Pai Dong’s menu showcases modern interpretations of classic Chinese dishes. Nestled where Rosewood Abu Dhabi meets The Galleria, Dai Pai Dong is represented by a smoky Dragon and Phoenix. This authentic Chinese restaurant celebrates honest Cantonese cuisine and is a must-visit in Abu Dhabi’s growing fine dining scene.
Savor Chinese delicacies such as homemade noodles and dim sum, as well as barbecued meats. Stunning design complete with Chinese artwork and artifacts, a live show kitchen and a stylish speakeasy bar create a welcoming ambiance. Discover the perfect locale amongst restaurants in Abu Dhabi for a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends and family.
MID-AUTUMN CELEBRATION | Available until 3 October
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important and biggest occasions celebrated in China and Eastern Asia. It is where family and friends unite to honor the harvest season, feast and watch the full moon, a symbol of harmony. Traditionally it is celebrated from mid-September to early October, and at Dai Pai Dong the celebrations start early with the crayfish promotion followed by a series of offerings throughout the festive season including traditional Mooncakes, crab promotions, a family set-menu and a gala Yum Cha brunch to end the festivities.
•Crayfish promotion available until 1 October 2020
Crayfish Set menu | AED 388 – serves 2 guests
Indulge in a special set menu featuring a kilogram of the seasonal crayfish marinated in spices and braised in garlic. Prawn crackers, salted edamame, crayfish spring rolls, dry hand-pulled noodles, Chinese vegetables and a plate of seasonal fruits all part of the set menu. The set menu is also paired with your choice of a bottle of red or white grapes.
Crayfish ‘A La Carte’ | AED 268 per kilo – serves 2 guests
Serving two to three guests, an order of the braised Crayfish with garlic sauce will leave you fully satisfied.
•Mooncake Festival and Crab Promotion from 15th Sept – 3rd Oct 2020
Mooncake Festival – ‘A La Carte’
Symbolizing the full moon and family reunion, traditional mooncakes will be freshly made and available at Dai Pai Dong from 15 September. The cakes are filled with various flavours to your choice including the popular Red Bean Paste, Green Tea, Mixed Five Nuts, Egg Yolk with Lotus seed Paste, and Mustard tuber and pork. You can also present them to your loved ones in a special gift box.
Mooncake | AED 48 for 2 pieces
Crab Promotion – ‘A La Carte’
The crab promotion starts at Dai Pai Dong on 15 September. You can enjoy flavorsome crustacean delicacies of fresh sea crab and mud crab during the festival steamed, wok-fried or deep-fried.
AED 198 per serving
•Mid-Autumn Family Set Menu
Chef Dong invites you to experience the Mid-Autumn family-style 8-course dinner menu featuring a feast of Cantonese flavours and popular Dai Pai Dong dishes such as Shrimp and truffle wrap with fish roe, Sweet corn with crab meat soup, Roasted duck with Pancake, and Yangzhou fried rice.
Served on the 1st and 2nd of October 2020
AED 288 per person
•Mid-Autumn Gala Yum Cha Brunch
In addition to Dai Pai Dongs’ Saturday Yum Cha Brunch of traditional Dim Sum trolley and congees, the gala edition will feature an extended menu specially prepared for the Moon festival, with a wide range of appetizers, salads and soups, followed by a generous selection of delectable Dim Sums such as the Chicken and Shrimp Sui Mai and Boiled beef wonton. The ever popular, and specialty Cantonese roasted duck rolls, as well as a selection of BBQ cuts, along with main courses like Braised lobster with Chilli bean sauce, Sweet and sour Chicken are part of the menu. Moon cakes, Honeycomb cake, Red bean paste gluten rice rolls are among the dessert selection to finish off your meal.
Served on 3 October 2020
AED 308 per person for the soft beverages package
AED 408 per person for the alcoholic beverages package
Dai Pai Dong specials:
ALL YOU CAN EAT DIM SUM LUNCH
Sundays to Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
Delicate bite-sized buns filled with the most scrumptious fillings.
Whether you like them steamed or fried Dai Pai Dong has a Dim Sum to fit your taste buds. How many can you eat?
An assortment of Dim Sum | AED 98
BUSINESS LUNCH
Sundays to Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
Step out of the office and indulge in a 4-course meal including a starter, bowl of soup, main course and dessert for AED 98 per person.
YUM CHA
Saturdays from noon to 9 p.m. for 3 hours of your choice
Enjoy a decidedly different brunch with the “Yum Cha” Dim Sum seated brunch at Dai Pai Dong. Experience a selection of delectable dumplings, roasted meats and desserts served to your table.
Brunch Selection and Soft Drinks | AED 268 (3-hour package)
Brunch Selection, Hops and Grapes | AED 388 (3-hour package)