It took me a week long to write this review about this restaurant but that in no way should suggest that this place is anything short of fantastic. I’ve eaten here 1st time that along with my fam bam, and we shared one of the happiest & larger meals that were more than enough for us all. Mr. K is a genuine meat lover & I love his company hence over 12 years I have fallen in love with meat cuts. If you find this intro meaty enough, go on and enjoy our review of Ola Brasil Churrasco restaurant which is located in Al Ghazal Golf Club.
We enjoyed long drive along with family to the venue. Restaurant Supervisor warmly greeted us upon arrival and took us to our table where welcome drinks arrived. The venue has ample seating, quiet white and Gold décor. The VIP area is pretty too and overall the place has an upscale interior along with lavish marble top tables. We got oriented with Brazilian cuisine and explaining the food concept, Mr. Greg informed us about Churrasco; a method of serving meat that originated in the south of Brazil in the early 1800’s. The concept is to serve a wide variety of different cuts of beef – sirloin, baby beef, top round, skirt steak, short ribs, brisket, rib eye; sausage, chicken – chicken legs, chicken hearts; turkey – wrapped in bacon; lamb, fish, etc. in succession, to each diner individually right at their table.
Our Ola package meal we opted for typically began with a trip to the gourmet salad bar, which featured a variety of vegetables, white meat and composed salads in addition to few hot dishes (steamed & fried veg rice). We were also served a selection of cocktails – virgin (kiwi mojito – refreshing & fruity, SexOnTheBeach-sweet & spicy) at our table. The drinks were crafted to perfection hence pleasant in taste.
The salad bar is a grand open buffet itself, and I was super glad to see a package just dedicated to that section. From udon to sushi and everything in between this salad bar caters to everyone’s needs widely. We loved the chicken stuffed rolls, shrimps and the Mexican salad.
The main course, the highlight of the meal, started when we lit the light button green i-e to GO!, signaling the meat cutters we’re ready to be served. We find the chicken wrapped in bacon slight dry and taught but devour the top sirloin, flank & Picanha. The Brazilian barbecue was literally their strength and was very impressive here; we also got to try spicy marinated Mutton, Chicken Sausages, Chicken with spices, Grilled octopus, Cinnamon coated Pineapple & Chicken liver. Garlic meat bbq i-e Beef Steak with crushed garlic was a unique and addictive combo. Chicken drumsticks WERE crispy COATED WITH Parmesan juicy, tender and grilled to perfection. Lamb Chops were well seared from outside and juicy on the inside. The prawns were delicious and golden Flame grilled.
Ola Brasil Churrasco restaurant on point, I loved all the parts. I’d only suggest a few more options of Brasilian dessert please & to serve the Sirloin steak in a way that we get to enjoy the juicy center. I loved its intensity and rear but was missing to taste the tenderness. Still, they execute the right meats very nicely. Make sure to accompany them with a sauce made to perfection.
Overall, I would love to return to this place for the meat quality and cooking perfection. Their menu does not give you a description of all the meats, but the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable to provide info while serving and waiters always refilling our drinks and refreshing the plates.
Another star item that evening was siphon coffee, we get to experience the whole coffee brewing right in front of our eyes over the table via this customized equipment. It was such an interesting experience for myself and kids, plus the coffee tastes brilliant. They serve Shisha on the terrace with a large TV screen and an outdoor air cooler – which will surely pick up in good weather. Parking was great, overall, great experience and would come to again.
Essentials :
The menu has different packages for lunch and dinner, like :
Salad Package – Aed 69 (salad without beverages)
Rio Package – Aed 159 (salad, 25 types of barbecue without beverage)
Samba Package – Aed 189 (salad, 25 types of barbecue and unlimited soft drinks/juice)
Ola Package – Aed 329 ( salad, 25 types of barbecue and unlimited house beverages)
