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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 1,472 restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Price range: S$6 - S$38
Cuisines: Asian, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Singaporean
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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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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

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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Cairo, Egypt
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40 reviews 40 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
90 helpful votes 90 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
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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
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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
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
37 helpful votes 37 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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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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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I agree with the last review sometimes it can be a solid four stars other times can be a two. The restaurant is nice and the food can be great but its just getting left behind with the lack of consistency There are better SE Asia shops in town

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See 6 more reviews by Johhny G for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear Johhny G, Can you share more and more specific details with us? fandb.cpauh@ihg.com We really do take these comments at heart and want to get better. Then, can you try us again? Many thanks in advance More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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52 reviews 52 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Have been on a number of occasions and mostly good experiences but recently I have seen standards drop. We went last night looking forward to a good night out. The service was slow, it took 25 minutes to bring the starters and it was almost like they were blaming me for asking for something not on the menu - it... More

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

Thanks for your feedback. Apologies that you had to wait for your order and did not have the food in the condition that they are supposed to be. We are working hard to ensure consistency in delivering our products and services. Maybe you can help us and give us more details? fandb.cpauh@ihg.com I hope you will give us another chance... More

Wetherby, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Good Thai cuisine in authentic surroundings very friendly service. Large menu choice makes a change from the normal hotel food

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See 8 more reviews by Peter J for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Thank you for sharing, Peter J See you soon! More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is my absolute favorite "go-to" restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Food is fantastic, and the wine selection is nice, too. Make sure to try the garlic rice!! Can't wait to go back!!

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See 2 more reviews by 1MissEmm2 for Abu Dhabi
BenjaminTenius, Food and Beverage Manager at Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear 1MissEmm2, We love it that you love it! Hope to see you soon? More

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