Top 5 Japanese Restaurants
Contemporary Japanese cuisine has made a big splash in Dubai, from international favourites like Nobu and Zuma to homegrown upstarts like Okku. Here are a few to try.
Zuma
Zuma is the standout contemporary Japanese restaurant in Dubai. Still the trendiest spot for models and the after work crowd alike, it also has a price tag to match. What should you order? The black cod, it goes without saying, is divine at Zuma. Other excellent choices are the salmon and tuna... See more details »
OKKU
Dubai foodies are already spoilt for choice when it comes to Japanese cuisine, with international super-chains like Nobu and Zuma dominating the city's dining scene. Now Dubai has its own home-grown version - Okku at The Monarch - and this stylish newcomer does not disappoint. Dining at Okku is... See more details »
Nobu
Asian,Japanese in Palm Jumeirah
The Nobu juggernaut comes to Dubai and, while it may have been slightly overshadowed by the trendier Zuma, it has all the old favourites like rock shrimp and black cod. The restaurant looks spectacular and, as with the other restaurants in the Nobu chain, you're almost guaranteed a great dining... See more details »
Sho Cho
Popular with the Lebanese crowd, this restaurant morphs into a club after hours. Food is light and healthy, but Sho Cho is really more about enjoying great cocktails and the attractive crowd. If you do eat though, you can't go wrong with the rock... See more details »
Toshi
Located on the 18th floor of the Grand Millenium, Toshi features all the usual Asian touches, but the open kitchen and spectacular views lend it real character. Try to get a table by the window if you can. Toshi serves a variety of pan-Asian food, but it saves a special emphasis for Japanese... See more details »