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Japanese Restaurants In Dubai: 7 Mouthwatering Spots
No matter how many Asian and Japanese restaurants you sample in Dubai, there are always a few more to try! Check out these seven tried and true restaurants that serve up excellent food in beautiful spaces. Here are our favorite Japanese restaurants in Dubai.
1. Akira Back
For those craving deliciously crafted Japanese food in a cool ambiance, Akira Back is the spot for you. Located in the trendy W Dubai – The Palm, this sophisticated spot boasts tasty food and unbeatable views. With a slight intermingling of Korean flavors, you’ll be able to enjoy everything from maki rolls to a heavenly Toro Tartare topped with Ossetra caviar. Vegetarians will be delighted by the eggplant miso, while meat lovers can tuck into a pair of mouthwatering lamb chops.
This delightful and casual Jumeirah spot incorporates the chef’s Singaporean heritage into the menu, serving up Japanese street food delights with a slight twist. Enjoy the many sampler appetizers of fresh salads, marinated raw fish, and seared gyozas before digging into the star of the show: the Wagyu Katsu Sando: a deep fried Wagyu beef tenderloin tucked between two slices of their in-house made Japanese milk bread. Every bite will taste like heaven.
From the Japanese word for “lifelong friends,” sleek interiors and authentic eats await at TOMO in the Hotel Raffles, Umm Hurrair. Sushi lovers will have plenty of options, but ramen lovers can rejoice because this spot happens to be home to a delicious and hearty bowl of noodles. Feeling like a warm hug in a bowl, you’ll love slurping up a bowl of shoyu ramen while you forget your troubles. And what better way to wrap up your meal than with a fluffy Japanese cheesecake? None.
Authentic, delectable, and laid-back. That is how we would describe The Greens Souk’s Kinoya restaurant. The izakaya (informal Japanese bar and eatery) experience is the brainchild of chef Neha Mishra who used to host supper clubs in her home before deciding to open up her first restaurant, Kinoya. Despite the understated interiors that are perfectly comfortable but simple, the dishes are here to impress. Bowls of ramen, crunchy karaage, a wide variety of delicious maki rolls, hot pots, and so much more await at this unique space.
The trendy fine dining spot has done what many in the restaurant industry could not: withstand the test of time. Catering to sushi lovers and meat lovers alike, the most popular dish at this spot is the Scottish smoked salmon. Overlooking the ski slopes of Ski Dubai, Salmontini’s diverse menu has a little something for everyone. Sharing platters are also available for big groups, making this spot a great place to gather with friends and family.
Hoseki
Love the omakase experience? You’ll adore this minimalist nine seat restaurant. Chefs with dazzling knife skills prepare tailored culinary journeys each day with no two meals ever being the same. You can, however, expect things like fatty tuna cheek, monkfish liver, and other delicacies that will have you moaning out loud.
3Fils
Earning a number one rank on the list of The Best Restaurant in Middle East & North Africa 2022, it is no surprise that 3Fils is a part of our collection of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai. Despite the five star menu and dishes, the Jumeirah Fishing Harbor spot is surprisingly casual and laid back. A contemporary take on Asian delights like crispy marinated wings, seasoned Wagyu meatballs, and of course, some of the best sushi this town has to offer, 3Fils is the place where self control goes to die. Dig in and take in those harbor views.