Mijana menu overview
At Mijana, nestled within the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, experience an exquisite journey through traditional Lebanese cuisine, where each dish is crafted with a blend of authentic flavors and modern finesse. This menu offers a delightful array that caters to food lovers seeking both classic and contemporary Middle Eastern tastes.
Starters
Begin your meal with a vibrant selection of cold mezzeh, including the Cold Mezzeh Platter which features a rich medley of beetroot moutabel, muhammara, hummus varieties, warak enab, baba ganoush, and labneh. For hummus enthusiasts, the Hummus Beiruti offers a creamy chickpea purée enhanced with sesame paste, garlic, and pine nuts.
- Moutabel Shamander – a vibrant blend of beetroot, tahini, yoghurt, and rose water topped with pistachio and olive oil.
- Muhammara – a spicy dip made with chili and tomato paste, nuts and pomegranate, infused with cumin powder.
- Warak Enab – tender stuffed wine leaves filled with vegetables and rice, touched with pomegranate.
- Baba Ganoush – smoky grilled eggplant combined with bell pepper, tomato, onion, walnut, and a splash of lemon juice.
Other standout starters include the refreshing Mijana Salad with kale, quinoa, feta cheese, avocado and mango dressing, as well as flavorful grilled options such as Jawaneh Mashwieh marinated chicken wings and Makanek Lebanese sausage with pomegranate sauce. For a crispy delight, Mouajnat Platter offers an assortment of fried kibbeh, cheese roll, falafel, and chicken musakan.
Mains
Mijana’s main courses showcase hearty Lebanese classics and grilled specialties. The Ali Nazik Kabab presents sautéed diced beef on a bed of smoked eggplant and garlic-infused yoghurt, while the Cheesy Beef Kofta combines minced beef, Turkish paprika, and pistachio in a savory blend.
- Short Ribs Tagine – slow-cooked ribs enriched with prunes, apricot, garlic and almonds, offering a rich Moroccan flavor.
- Lamb Ouzi – tender lamb shank served with fragrant rice and Arabic spices, adorned with mixed nuts and cooling cucumber yoghurt.
- Biryani Deyay and Vegetable Biryani – aromatic local biryani rice with roasted chicken or mixed vegetables, complemented by chickpeas, raisins and spices.
Seafood lovers will appreciate Mashawee Bahreeh, a sumptuous grilled mix of lobster, fish, prawns and calamari, alongside the delicately spiced Hammour Filet Meshui and Roubyan Meshui grilled prawns. Those seeking grilled meats can indulge in Reyash Ghnam lamb chops or the mixed Mijana Mashawee Mshakaleh platter featuring shish tawook, kabab halabi, beef meshui, and lamb chops.
Desserts and Drinks
While the detailed dessert and drink options are not listed here, Mijana offers a variety of traditional Lebanese sweets and refreshing beverages to perfectly round out your meal. Expect sweet delicacies that celebrate the rich flavors of the region alongside an assortment of teas, coffees, and specialty drinks.
