Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi Now Unveils the ‘Kings & Queens of Africa’ Tasting Menu!

• Exclusive four-course menu inspired by African culinary heritage.
• Available at Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi until May 25, 2025.
• Features authentic ingredients like plantain, jollof rice, and cocoa beans.
• Optional South African wine pairings and signature mocktail for a complete experience.

At the crossroads of culture and cuisine, Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi presents a gastronomic experience unlike any other—a dégustation menu inspired by the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s groundbreaking exhibition, Kings & Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power. From now until May 25, 2025, guests can embark on a regal four-course journey celebrating Africa’s rich culinary traditions, flavors, and history.

Chef Balveer Balkissoon, Culinary Director of Groupe Barrière UAE, has meticulously crafted this menu to reflect the spirit of the exhibition, which showcases over 350 royal portraits, sculptures, and ceremonial artifacts spanning ten centuries. The result? A feast that pays homage to African heritage through the language of food.

The experience begins with an amuse-bouche of golden-fried plantain and spiced cassava root chips, accompanied by a zesty kachumbari sauce—an ode to Africa’s vibrant street food culture. The appetizer brings forth a taste of the West African coast with tender grilled calamari bathed in garlic butter and a tomato-red pepper sauce. For the main course, slow-roasted beef short ribs take center stage, served with cocoa beans, a sweetcorn hotpot, and the beloved jollof rice, embodying the soulful depth of traditional African cooking. The journey ends on a sweet note with South African rooibos tea ice cream, complemented by macadamia nuts, honey, and indulgent chocolate brownies.

For those looking to heighten their experience, the menu offers premium South African wine pairings, including Merlot and Chenin Blanc, or the refreshing Kings & Queens of Africa mocktail—a unique blend of lychee juice, fresh ginger, lemon, and hazelnut syrup.

Priced at AED 350 per person, this exclusive tasting menu is more than just a meal—it’s an artistic and cultural immersion, capturing the grandeur of African history on a plate. Whether you’re a connoisseur of fine dining or an admirer of world cultures, this limited-time offering at Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi is an experience not to be missed.

Reservations are highly recommended. Call 02 205 4200, WhatsApp 050 699 6781, or email contact-fouquets-abudhabi@groupebarriere.com to book your table today.

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