WHAT This Christmas, COYA Abu Dhabi, has gone all out to deck the halls in Peruvian flavours. Home to enticing treats and the friendliest staff, the venue has unveiled its festive menu for guests looking to add a Latin American twist to their traditional Christmas feast. For the festivities, the chefs at COYA have curated an array of specials which includes mouth-watering dishes such as Chuleton T-Bone (Wagyu T-Bone, Peruvian spice rub, red chimichurri) for AED 588 and Pollo Espatchock a la Parrilla (Butterflied red label chicken, aji mirasol, oregano) for AED 340 as main courses. Equally appetizing are sides including Chicharron de Col Rizada (Crispy kale, COYA cajun spice) and Camote al Carbon (Coal roasted sweet potato, manchego, jumbo corn).
For desserts, made especially for the season, is Regalo de Festiva. Shaped as a gift box and made of Andoa chocolate, it encloses a sweet treat and is available for AED 72.
While the chefs have whipped up the menu, the bartenders at COYA have been busy curating Santa Pisco a very merry drink consisting of drip-infusion chicha morada pisco, pineapple, spices, ginger ale, and orange bitters.
The set menu which includes the festive dishes also features COYA platter which consisting of a selection of Ceviches, Tiraditos and Maki rolls; Atún Nikkei (Yellowfin tuna, sesame seeds, pickled cucumber). Accommodating gluten-free choices, the menu features options such as Hongos Ceviche (Wild mushrooms, choclo, shallots, crispy enoki); Mixto (Mix Seafood, sweet potato, aji limo, tiger milk); and Maki Roll de Wagyu (Wagyu carpaccio, mustard, mayonnaise, mushroom enoki, smoked paprika).
Additionally, the full selection comprising of Yucas Frita (Yuca, chilean seabass, shrimp, manchego); Empanadas de Wagyu (Beef ribs, avocado, aji mirasol, truffle mayonnaise); Anticuchos de Pollo (Chicken, aji amarillo, garlic); and Trio de Maíz (Grilled corn, crispy corn, jumbo corn, red chillies) is also included.
The set menu is available to order from 14th December until the 30th December all day for AED 460 per person. The menu is available for 2 people and more. Keeping in line with social distancing measures, guests are requested to pre-order at least 24 hours in advance to avoid disappointment.
On the Christmas Day, the venue will also be hosting a brunch along with spirited entertainment – the first to be held in Abu Dhabi. An a la carte menu including the festive dishes will continue to be available for lunch till 30th December.
The safety of guests is of utter importance at all times. Keeping that in view, additional safety measures have been added including staff wearing gloves and a mask constantly, frequent sanitization of table surfaces, maintaining space between adjacent tables and limiting groups to four guests at a time.
IMAGES Images are available via link HERE. WHEN From 14th December until the 30th December, the festive menu is available all day. WHERE Reservations required. Please call COYA Abu Dhabi on +971 02 306 7000. PRICE AED 460 person for 2 people and more.
