À la carte lunch or dinner at Mika is built around one idea: freedom. Pick what you feel like, when you feel like it, paced the way you want it – with Yas Marina views as the backdrop. Whether that means a two-course lunch between meetings or a long, sharing-led evening with the table full, the à la carte menu is the simplest way to take in everything the restaurant does. Modern Mediterranean cooking from Chef Patron Mario Loi, a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand and Service Award winner behind the kitchen, a wine list that pulls its weight, and a terrace that earns its place every time the weather plays along.
The À La Carte Menu at Mika
The à la carte menu for lunch or dinner is the work of Chef Patron Mario Loi, who has spent over a decade in the region’s kitchens. The cooking is modern Mediterranean with Middle Eastern accents – the kind of food you would want on a summer table along the Côte d’Azur, with the produce, technique and care that earned Mika its MICHELIN recognition.
The menu is seasonal and shifts through the year, but signatures hold steady. Here are just a few highlights you can expect to find:
- Crudo and small plates: scallop and rockfish ceviche, fried feta with honey, salt cod croquettes
- Pasta and risotto: rigatoni with beef cheek ragu, tagliolini with crab bisque, saffron risotto
- From the grill: grilled octopus, miso black salmon, dry-aged Wagyu ribeye
- Sweets: Nonna’s tiramisu, warm chocolate tart with toasted sourdough ice cream
Pasta is made in-house each morning, breads are baked the same day, and the salmon is cured on site. Save room for the tiramisu.
Lunch or Dinner – Your Way
The strength of à la carte is choice. You are not held to a set sequence or a fixed pace. A working lunch can be two crisp starters and a glass of wine. A weekend dinner can stretch through three sharing courses and a slow dessert. The kitchen runs from 12:00pm to 12:00am Sunday to Thursday and until 1:00am on Friday and Saturday – so the menu suits anything from a quick midday plate to an evening that runs late.
Best for lunch
Lighter, sharper dishes work well in the middle of the day. Pair a crudo or a salt cod croquette with a glass of something cold and pale, and you are back at your desk on time. The terrace catches a breeze when the weather allows, and the room is calm enough for a real conversation.
Best for dinner
After the sun drops, the marina hits a different note. Order in waves: bread and crudo first, pasta and grills second, dessert and a digestif to close. This is when the kitchen’s signatures earn their place and the open kitchen, marble counters and waterfront terrace come into their own.
Pairings From the Bar and the List
A good à la carte meal needs good drinks running through it. Mika’s sommelier, Tommaso Bargiggia, has built a wine list that follows the menu more than the other way around — coastal whites for the lighter starters, structured reds for the grill, and a curated set of pours by the glass for when one bottle won’t do.
The bar handles cocktails and mocktails with the same intent. Ask the team to recommend something built around what you are eating. Between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Sunday to Friday, Angel Hour offers two-for-one on selected drinks – the easiest way to ease into the evening before the table fills up.
A Yas Island Restaurant Offer Worth Knowing
À la carte dining at Mika gives you the flexibility to enjoy the restaurant your way. Whether you are planning a relaxed lunch, an evening by the marina, or a meal to celebrate a special occasion, you can order at your own pace and choose the dishes that suit the moment. The marina-side setting, thoughtful service, and seasonal menu make it equally suited to business lunches, family gatherings, and quieter celebrations.
If you are visiting between 11 June and 5 July 2026, your meal may include an extra reward. Spend AED 500 on an à la carte lunch or dinner, and you will receive an entry into Predict the Champions. Simply predict the FIFA World Cup 2026 winner, their opponent in the final, the final score, and the tournament’s first goal scorer for the chance to win up to AED 2,500 in Mika dining vouchers.
For larger gatherings or private occasions, the same kitchen and team can scale up – take a look at what is happening this month for the latest.
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FAQs
What are the à la carte service hours at Mika?
Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. Friday and Saturday, 12:00 pm to 1:00 am. À la carte runs through the full service window for both lunch and dinner.
How is à la carte different from the set lunch or Sunday menu?
À la carte gives you the full menu and full freedom. The business lunch and Sunday lunch are set, paced menus at a fixed price. Use à la carte when you want to choose course by course, lead with sharing plates, or build a longer meal.
Is the à la carte menu suitable for groups?
Yes. The menu is built around sharing, which makes it ideal for groups. For larger or private bookings, the team can plan ahead and tailor the experience.
Can I just have a few small plates and a drink?
Absolutely. The à la carte format is built for that. Drop in for a starter or two and a glass at the bar, or build a longer meal – entirely your call.
