Name: Cho Gao Marina Walk
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

Description

Cho Gao sits along the Marina Walk at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, a Pan-Asian restaurant that covers Thai, Japanese, and broader Southeast Asian cuisine with a freshness and authenticity that surprises for a hotel dining room. The sushi programme is the standout - prepared with genuine care and precision, with a sushi platter that draws comparison to dedicated Japanese restaurants. The Pad Thai is a reliable benchmark order, fresh and properly balanced. The broader Thai menu carries authentic flavour without excessive adaptation, and the menu has enough range to accommodate groups with varied preferences. The restaurant atmosphere is relaxed and chilled, with a marina-side setting that adds a pleasant backdrop to evening dining. Service is warm, well-timed, and genuinely hospitable. The team guides ordering with knowledge and enthusiasm, and the overall pacing of the meal is well-managed. The sushi chefs engage with diners and take visible pride in their craft. The restaurant has quietly built a reputation among hotel guests and returning visitors as a genuine discovery rather than a predictable hotel restaurant.

Guest Reviews

5.0

Exceptional

60 reviews

Amrish S5.0

last week

We are vegetarians they had a great choice but we ordered rice paper rolls, spring rolls for starters for mains we had Thai green curry and jasmine rice and dessert we had double chocolate cake. The presentation was really nice and tasted delicious and made to perfection by the chef because we asked for medium spicy. The spicy level was just right too. We were helped wonderful by the staff but one stood out was Thin Zar who guides through the menu and was very helpful throughout with everything. In fact all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our compliments goes out the the chef who prepared our food to perfection. Thanks to the manager too Mohammed. We will definitely be back to this restaurant when back in Abu Dhai

Future F5.0

last week

Everything was spot on. From the moment we came in, to the moment we leave. Ola, Mohammad and Sabina were just amazing and professional. Thank you so much for making our 23rd friendship anniversary extra special.

Jocelyn I5.0

last week

Very busy Thursday Night Taste of Japan. Sushi options are great and so tasty. Thanks to Pet and Sabina. Will definitely recommend. Insider tip: Thursday Taste of Japan is amazing