Sushisamba
This Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian restaurant located at the 51st floor of The St Regis will blow your mind with its striking interiors inspired by Japanese and Brazilian weaving traditions and stunning views of the Iconic Palm Jumeirah Coastline, the Arabian Gulf, Ain Dubai and the Dubai skyline. From Japanese tempura and sushi, to Brazilian churrasco and moqueca, to Peruvian anticuchos and seviches, the culinary creativity is limitless with something for every palate. Location: Level51, St. Regis, The Palm Jumeirah. Contact: 04 278 4888
Takahisa
TakaHisa Japanese restaurant is the perfect place to have the unforgettable combination of premium authentic sushi and best wagyu beef in the world. Indulge in a luxurious Japanese fine dining experience making your way to the Sushi and Kobe beef counter where their finest Master Chefs offers a special Omakase course that gives you the best Japanese culinary masterpiece in the Middle East. The restaurant offers premium seafood coming from Toyosu Market and “A5 Kobe beef” (Beef marbling score 12), which is the highest grade wagyu brand in the world. Location: Ground Floor, Caesars Palace, BlueWaters Dubai. Contact: 04 556 6688
Zuma
A sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating and drinking in the vicinity of the world’s tallest building , the Burj Khalifa. The menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill. A totally Chic restaurant with steel and granite décor. Location: Gate Village 06. Podium Level, DIFC. Contact: 04 425 5660
Katsuya
Discover the unexpected and memorable world of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi’s authentic Japanese Cuisine. Katsuya is truly a feast for the senses with signature cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters. You can also devour mouth-watering creations from the robata grill. Location: Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai. Contact: 04 871 1010
Roka
ROKA is a meeting place where food and drinks are shared around the robata (Ro) and heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround (Ka). ROKA brings its unique style of contemporary Japanese Robatayaki cuisine and urban design to Downtown Dubai. The principle cuisine is from the Robata grill, which originates from the fishermen of the northern coastal waters off Japan, who would cook the fish on the boats with different charcoals and share the bounty with one another using their oars. Location: Level 1, The Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay, Dubai. Contact: 04 439 7171
Akiba Dori
Serving epic Japanese street food & Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza in a neon world. It is mind blowing when you walk into the restaurant, it feels like you are in a Japanese arcade street shop. Locations: @d3dubai @yasbayuae @pavilionatthebeach and @dubaihillsmall.
Mimi Kakushi
Mimi kakushi will take you back to 1920’s Osaka with Japanese classics. You can savor the setting and let hot and cold sharing plates of sashimi, sushi, tempura or gyoza slowly fill your table. And with the larger dishes, like the popular oven-baked black cod or Kagoshima wagyu beef even the biggest appetites will be satisfied. All accompanied of by a typically extensive drinks menu and ending with famously eclectic dessert list making the choice extra tempting. Location: Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah 2, Dubai. Contact: 04 379 4811
Clap
Experience a totally unexpected and surprising combinations with dishes ranging from smaller plates to more indulgent mains and out of this world desserts. If you prefer to experience the full Clap dining experience, try their Omakase menu – Omakase meaning I leave it up to you in Japanese. Location: DIFC Gate Village, Dubai. Contact: 04 569 3820.
Clay
Clay brings you an exceptional culinary experience in the form of Nikkei, a Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Clay’s kitchen combines classic ingredients and intricate techniques to create dishes that are at once diverse and intriguing, familiar yet unknown. Clay Dubai is designed by a renowned interior architect. An enigmatic, explorative spirit. Attention to detail to feast your eyes upon. Dishes that beg to be photographed, before devoured. A buzz of energy driven by resident DJs, performers, and events. Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai. Contact: 04 422 5600.
Ikigai
Inspired by Japan’s famous street taverns, where the beer is always cold and the food is full of flavour, Ikigai brings you authentic Asian cuisine with delicious twists. Partnering with The First Group, chef and restaurateur Reif Othman’s new concept restaurant is “Japan on a plate” offering a menu inspired by the street-chic food of izakaya. Location: First Floor, Millennium Place Marina Hotel, Dubai. Contact: 04 550 8114
Netsu
Netsu by Ross Shonhan is a Japanese Steakhouse from acclaimed Chef Ross Shonhan. Showcasing the traditional Japanese cooking technique of Warayaki – straw fire cooking – Netsu serves a tantalising menu of Warayaki style grills, sushi and sashimi platters, and other Japanese style dishes, complemented by stunning interiors and a sophisticated atmosphere. Location: Mandarin Oriental, Jumeirah, Dubai. Contact: 04 777 2232.
Nobu
Nobu Dubai is a world-renowned Japanese-Peruvian culinary experience. Begin your night with cocktails and Japanese tapas in the sake lounge, before sitting down to an exceptional omakase or à la carte menu in the dream-like Japanese garden. Indulge in celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s iconic black cod miso, premium wagyu beef tacos with a Japanese twist, and Dubai’s best sushi. Location: Ground Level, The Avenues, Atlantis, Dubai. Contact: 04 426 2626.
Tomo
At TOMO, you will enjoy a wonderful selection of authentic Japanese dishes curated by a team of talented Japanese Chefs have spent years refining their skills to create for you. Also, the ingredients for our Japanese cuisines are fresh and directly imported twice a week, straight from Japan. An unforgettable experience bringing a real taste of Japan to the UAE. Location: Raffles Dubai. Contact: 04 357 7888.
INTI Dubai
INTI transports guests to a Peruvian-inspired dining experience combined with Japanese flavours, where the senses are taken on a voyage of discovery by culinary creativity and audacious design alike. Seafood is the star of the menu including original & non-traditional ceviches. With exclusive access via elevator, Inti provides a Latin sanctuary from the buzzing city streets below, offering an essence of wonder with each and every encounter. An ultimate Nikkei Culinary journey at the 23rd floor of The Dubai Edition with the Panoramic view of Downtown. Location: The Dubai Edition, Downtown Dubai. Contact: 04 602 3377.