Sanchaya

Sanchaya sits inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa on Al Marjan Island, and it has quietly become the resort strip's go-to for pan-Asian food. The room opens onto the water through an open-kitchen counter where the sushi bar and the wok section both run in plain sight, and the outdoor terrace is the seat of choice when the evening cools. The kitchen is strongest on the Japanese side. Sushi and sashimi are cut to order from genuinely fresh fish, and the miso cod is a signature. Wok dishes, Thai curries and crispy dragon chicken round out a long menu that also accommodates vegetarians, kids and spice-averse diners - the team is used to tailoring heat levels and swapping ingredients on request. A Friday set-price sharing deal is popular with larger groups. The floor is led by a well-trained, long-tenured team who know regulars by name and navigate the menu with confidence. On quiet nights service is unhurried and warm; on a packed night during peak season the pace can stretch, so book ahead for a table by the water's edge and plan for a relaxed, multi-course evening rather than a quick bite.