We were attended by Nicole, who was very friendly, while professional! Food was good, ambience as well (Mondays they have ladies’ night and live music band). The manager is outstanding, he shares his time between Cho Gao and Spaccanapoli (Italian restaurant on the upper floor, also very good!), is also available and knowledgeable. Really like these places!

I was craving a proper South East / East Asian meal in Abu Dhabi and after much online research, I decided to head down to Cho Gao at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Firstly, I was mighty impressed with the decorum of the restaurant. The wooden furniture, artifacts on display and the lighting ooze a typical oriental feeling.

I was greeted by the Assistant manager of the restaurant, Ms Thin who was pleasant and welcoming. A quiet speakeasy setting with humble oriental tunes playing in the background made for a wonderful afternoon. I decided to go for the Business Lunch - my choice of starter was the Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup, Garlic and Black pepper Tiger Prawns, a Lime cheesecake for dessert and a Diet coke drink on the side.

If the Hot & sour soup first blew my mind, the tiger prawns took the whole experience to a new level! The texture of the prawns (served without shell) with the well balanced sauce with red and green chillies with spring onions in soy sauce was an exemplary combination. The prawn meet was tender suggesting the prawns were fresh. The dish was completed with Japanese steamed riced served with fried onions on top.

I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. It was food that reminded me of Singapore in so many ways. The dessert was good and it completed my meal. The ever available and friendly Ms Thin was a great host of Cho Gao.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend this restaurant to those who want to experience an authentic oriental asian meal in Abu Dhabi.

Get ready to be impressed!

Excellent food, warm ambience. Keep coming back here for years and it never fails. Very polite staff that are happy to see regulars return, e.g. cheers to Thin she is always so nice.

I tried Both Cho Gao in Crown plaza in Hamdan Street and in Intercontinental hotel Alkhubeira, the Marina Walk. Both places are so nice, if you want nice view it's in the Marina walk, and if you are in downtown and feel to eat Asian food it's so nice in Crown plaza. Plus they do delivery and they have special offer on lunch meals.
The cocktails are Spectacular and tasty.
I love the food of this place and the service depends, sometimes it's perfect sometimes its bad specially if they have busy days don't expect a perfect service just enjoy the food and the ambiance.

In general I do eat at Cho Gao or order from them on monthly basis.

Nice time but ladies waiter are very bad they are good to there locality Alex bartender understand each one and is friendly