A tiny grill opened in Khalidiya in 1975 by a Syrian chef and his wife; neighbours in the houses behind it used to call out 'Abu Kabi has started cooking!' from their windows. His son now runs it, and most customers are the second or third generation of the first ones (Gulf News).
- Address
- Al Khalidiya (Al Hisn W7), Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 12:30-00:30 (What's On, April 2025)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1 h
- Price
- Shish tawook AED 33, grilled kebab AED 28, khalaia (lamb tenderloin) AED 29, khalta appetiser from AED 5 (What's On, April 2025)
- Price level
- AED AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the khalaia (juicy lamb tenderloin) and a shish tawook, with hummus on the side
- Only a handful of tables and chairs (FACT); the place is simple and it is about the grill