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    • Farewell to the most authentic Malaysian restaurant in Abu Dhabi

      Posted at 6:43 pm by witsandnuts, on October 26, 2013

      Al Reem Cafe, Abu Dhabi
      (Finding Hans Restaurant was a little tricky; located in Al Reem Island which has this landmark resembling Marina Bay Sands Hotel of Singapore .

      Writing this post is quite like a tribute to Hans Restaurant (otherwise known as Al Reem Cafe) which serves the most authentic (so far) Malaysian dishes in Abu Dhabi. It is not too long since I learned about it from a Malaysian blogger and since then I have been consistently taking lunch there every Saturday.

      Al Reem Cafe, Abu Dhabi

      Hans Restaurant is specifically located inside Tamouh’s office (a construction company). It is cafeteria-like and originally intended to cater to its employees only. It was a generous decision to open it to outsiders like me who long for a real taste of Malaysian food without the need to re-visit or travel to Malaysia or its neighbouring countries. In a short time, I got along with Auntie who is always pleasant to the diners and we chatted about Penang (of which she is a native of) and how much I liked my visit there in 2012.

      Al Reem Cafe, Abu Dhabi
      (Hans Restaurant is located in Building B of Tamouh’s office in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi)

      Al Reem Cafe, Abu Dhabi
      (A real taste of Malaysian food while in Abu Dhabi, reasonably priced and served in a homey environment – you will never get in any of the resturants/ hotels in Abu Dhabi or probably the entire UAE claiming to be serving authentic Malaysian food.)

      Alright, the next part is HEARTBREAKING. I literally cried when I knew it.  They will cease its operation after end of October and will be replaced by a different provider (an existing Chinese restaurant in Abu Dhabi). According to Auntie they will go back to Penang.

      It is bittersweet because it has been less than 3 months only since I found it and would have to part with it too soon. I even reached a point when I considered applying for a job in Malaysia (particularly in Penang) just because I liked the dishes there a lot!

      I guess I will grab the chance till their last fews days. Yes, I am a fan.

      Posted in Food | 0 Comments | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Cafe, Hans Restaurant, HTC One
    • About witsandnuts

      Snapchat-5703935704258315256 Marhaba! That's "hello" in Arabic. I am an expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). I started writing about my adventures and misadventures few months before arriving here at winter of 2008. I have 2 cats and a dog who live harmoniously together. I am also surrounded by kindhearted, crazy, funny and indescribable humans! I was a dormant blogger for almost 3 years because of countless reasonable justifications like watching football, postgraduate studies, sleeping, traveling, caring for the world, and more! :) I am just so happy that I am back! It is never too late to catch up with the people and things we really care about. Feel free to look around.
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