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Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge

Crowne Plaza Hotel Abu Dhabi | Hamdan Street (PO BOX 3541), Abu Dhabi 3541, United Arab Emirates
009712 616 6101
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Ranked #17 of 1,481 restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Price range: $5 - $31
Cuisines: Asian, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Singaporean
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Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Welcome to Cho Gao Asian ExperienceA first in the UAE, CHO GAO which means “Rice Market” in Vietnamese, is a re-imagining of the classic Asian restaurant. A 21st century eatery combined with the creativity, energy and senses of ancient Asian culture. When you visit CHO GAO, you will experience an adventurous culinary journey through Asia with a menu that takes its inspiration from Thailand, Vietnam & Indonesia.The heart of a CHO GAO restaurant is an escape for all the senses, a unique Asian experience offering all the surprise ingredients built around the contrasting tastes and smells found in east Asian streets & their unique cultures.With its relaxed inviting atmosphere, CHO GAO cleverly combines a contemporary chic bar that compliments CHO GAO’s casual dining style. A perfect escape from the working day, CHO GAO promises to be ‘the’ destination in Abu Dhabi.Open: 12:00 – 01:00 daily
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

Been there to try their 50% discount for take away. Generally take aways are always dangerous as you can not compare it to eating in the restaurant.. but this experience was a disaster. I was seated by a lady and given the menue and then i was just forgottwn it was not busy still staff was chatting not payibg attention.... More

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BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
19 June 2013

Dear skyhigh99, Thank you very much for your insight. We are sincerely sorry for this experience which we are working hard to not let this repeat. Maybe you would like to try us again in the next few weeks? We currently offer a great Summer Payback promotion across all of our Restaurants and Bars! Warm regards and hoping to seeing... More

Singapore, null, Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Whilst living in Abu Dhabi a few years ago, I frequented this place allot as the food was great and the beer cold. Now after living some time in Singapore, I was worried that the Asian experience offered may fall a little flat. I was pleasently surprised when on my return, the place was setup just the same. There are... More

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BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Hacker80, Great you liked it! We are working hard with the service team to getting better every day. Thanks and see you again in Abu Dhabi More

Abu Dhabi
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

One of my favorite places in Abu Dhabi ... great selection of food serviced by some very friendly staff .. make sure you try out the wasabi prawns!!

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BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear Omar R, Thanks for liking us!!! Hope to see you again very soon. More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

visited trice already and just got time for the review!!! the food was not wow but enjoyable if you don't think what are the origin of those dishes! i'm Asian so it's a little hard to get away from that thought! the drinks was enjoyable plus for the lady's night and happy hour it was a great deal in town... More

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BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Hi pontherock, Visited us thrice, you must be a Cho Gao fan! Please share a few tips so our Culinary team can include them;-) See you soon! More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Cho Gao is all of my colleagues' happy hour haunt. I have joined once or twice, and the happy hour scene is lively, mixed age and sophisticated. But I go for the food. It's pan-Asian, but different. They have familiar menu items from all over Asia (tom yum from Thailand, nasi goreng from Indonesia, cashew chicken from China) but they... More

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BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear BPSmith, Great that you followed your friends happy hour haunt;-) We do like to take authentic SE Asian food and Chef Sonthaya and his team give them a twist! Hope to see again you soon, even outside of happy hour! More

Cairo, Egypt
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42 reviews 42 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
122 helpful votes 122 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I had a very long day and Cho Gao gave me a great ending. Awesome food, great music, beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and lots of beauty. Totally recommended!

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See 2 more reviews by SamehSabry for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear SamehSabry, Great that you liked Cho Gao! Greetings to Egypt! More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Food and service was up to its usual high standard! It is a must for any body visiting! Thanks guys!

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See 6 more reviews by Slates68 for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear Slates68, Great to have you with us! See you soon! More

Surrey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Visited on a busy Thursday evening. Couldn't hear ourselves speak over the din coming from the bar. Mediocre service. Food however, other than the overly fatty duck, was good.

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See 2 more reviews by Travelgirl1360 for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Hi Travelgirl1360, Sorry to read that you did not like us too much, It really is a social hub on Thursdays with many people gathering to celebrate the weekend. The duck is one of our best sellers and we usually get great feedback on it. Let us know when you try us next time! Regards More

paris
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51 reviews 51 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Grest asian food and cocktails in a delightful atmosphere, half asian half lounge. The restaurant is located in the ground floor of the Crown Plaza hotel. Can be quite busy in the evening. The waitresses tend to insist to make you order more, which can be a bit annoying.

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BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Thanks for your comments, ramdam75 See you again soon. More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

ate here last month with a friend . . . WOW . . . everything was incredible . . . service was a little slow but the food made up for it . .. would go back again

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See 2 more reviews by kirbykirby for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Great you loved Cho Gao. We are aiming to getting better every day! See you soon. Benjamin More

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