This is the ideal restaurant if you are out dining with a group of people either with different preference of cuisine of if you don’t know what they like since it covers multiple delicious cuisines! Also if you’re not sure what cuisine you want to opt for here we have the perfect spot for you!
For starters we hit it off with Onion soup and Dynamite chicken.
The french onion soup is basically onion soup in a baked bun bowl. The bun looks a lot like a bowl which takes the presentation of the soup to a next level. A unique creation made by the owners where they combine edible food art with french cuisine. It was not salty, nor was it overly sweet, it was perfectly seasoned. And of course you can take a bite off of your bowl to add crunch to the soup– why not! Fun concept if you ask me 🙂
Along with we had one of our usual favourites , the Chicken Dynamite , it was beautifully presented . Something i love about this place – every food item is so beautifully presented – that you are more than amazed to eat it. The one thing we noticed about this was that it lacked salt. When inquired, we found out that the restaurant avoids using salt in their dishes to preserve the original flavor of each dish. Although initially we thought it lacked salt, it had a flavor to it that was uniquely pleasing on its own. Here the portion was good for two served in a lettuce bed of sugary, tangy and zesty flavored sauce.
For Main course the super friendly owners helped us out to make our experience memorable , as we ordered they’re special chicken escalope. Honestly this dish is one delicious fusion, the most ravishing tomato sauce , with perfectly cooked spaghetti , along with the fried chicken breast topped with Parmesan cheese . About this dish – the sauce is made so organically and fresh – you can taste it with each bite you take. It definitely makes you die for more. This is what i felt with each bite that i took of this beautiful dish , garnished with edible flowers. Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside – this dish just takes you away. Talking about the chicken breast it was so well fried and topped with parmesan cheese that i can guarantee you , that its super tender and tastes fantastic!
The second main course that definitely took us to the actual roots of Korea, was this dish called BULGALBI . If you don’t know what that is- you probably should stop reading this and head over and try it. Cause its super delicious. Well Marinated Beef Short Ribs that gives you a punch of flavor in your mouth that leaves you craving for more – isn’t that enough for you to try it ? I hope its not. Because there’s more. The main Korean Chef(a.k.a the Owner) came to us personally to give us an exciting little demo on how to eat it. Bulgalbi is basically marinated beef ribs topped with sorted onions , a special red beans sauce , a bit of sesame oil , wrapped either in pickled radish leaves or lettuce. Super exciting to make this and indulge in it. Cause who doesn’t like trying something new and tasty.
Here we have the lovely chef of Square Bistro giving us a little insight on how this is done traditionally in Korea.
After trying out most of the restaurants serving authentic Korean dishes – until now we haven’t found the dish we mostly see in Korean TV shows *if you have been watching a lot of Korean dramas lately , you would understand the reference* , have you noticed that black noodles that most Korean TV shows feature. well , we found it!! Yes , it exists in Abu Dhabi. Basically the dish is normally made in Korean families – during special occasions since it is a really special dish – originated from china , it was brought to Korea back in the old old days. The dish is made of black beans fermented for about 3 months prior , along with other tasty Korean ingredients. The dish is called *drum roll* Jae Hang Myun. This dish however does not exist in the menu but on special request it can be made, by the special korean chef- who we are a great fan off.
They are also probably one of the few restaurants in Abu Dhabi that serve fresh Italian brewed coffee – its called Lavazza. If its a cozy coffee time you are looking for they have that too in their welcoming and relaxing environment.
Reading all of this might make you wonder , what is this restaurant – is this a korean restaurant , with all the Korean food – that these guys mentioned. No, its not. Although they have exceptionally delicious Korean food their specialties are not confined to a particular cuisine. They excel in branching out to different cuisines of which we are a fan of Italian and French. In fact they are quite international , and they definitely prefer for you to try they’re Italian and french dishes, and we do too.
Price – The price is fairly reasonable compared to the quantity and quality of the food.
Quantity – We kind of went over board with the order thinking the quantity wont be enough for the both of us but turned out the portion of one main course will do for the both of us. Dishes here come in decent portion and beautiful presentation with edible flowers.
Ambiance – Square bistro has a contemporary ambiance.
Service – Speedy service and staff are very welcoming.
Over all great food, speedy service and variety that would please anyone. Every dish has a unique originality to it which makes everything stand out deliciously in every sense of the word.
Our rating – 5/5 without doubt!
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