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The best Japanese restaurants in Dubai right now
Get your fix of sushi, sashimi, or famous black cod…
Dubai’s Japanese cuisine scene is thriving. From take-out sushi spots to high-end glamorous restaurants, there are plenty of places to get your fix, whether you’re looking for budget or blowout.
Aka
For a glamorous evening dinner, check out Aka. The restaurant, with its huge blooms of deep fuchsia floral arrangements, is ultra-Instagrammable. Here you’ll find theatrical sushi displays and delicious starters, but we recommend saving room for the exquisitely cooked Wagyu tenderloin (Dhs350) is served on a smoking charcoal platter with asparagus, plus two mouthwatering dips in teriyaki and spicy beef. Find out what
Get a true taste of Japan at Dubai s best Japanese restaurants this month
From the finest wagyu to seriously slurpable ramen…
There are more than 270 Japanese restaurants in the UAE, so just how do you zero in on the culinary gold? Fudo Nippon is here to help. It’s a new initiative from the Japan External Trade Organistation (JETRO), designed to shine the spotlight on Dubai’s very best Japanese restaurants and chefs.
Throughout January, Dubai’s finest Japanese restaurants will be showcasing authentic dishes using top-quality Japanese ingredients.
Here’s where you can get a true taste of Japan in Dubai. Use this not just as your guide for Japanese dining in January, but any time the craving for authentic sushi, shabu shabu, or wagyu steaks strikes…
Jetro unveils campaign to support certification of Japanese foods Filed on December 19, 2020
The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is launching the Fudo Nippon campaign, a certification programme launched for outlets serving Japanese foods and beverages. The certification attests to the partners’ use of authentic Japanese products and ingredients, offering consumers added reassurance of the quality of products from Japan. The campaign is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
“With the growing appeal of Japanese foods among the discerning population in the UAE and the region, we are pleased to launch this campaign to encourage Japanese Food Ingredients Supporter Stores Overseas in their efforts to provide their customers with the best foods, beverages, and ingredients from Japan,” said Masami Ando, managing director of Jetro Dubai and Mena.
Preserving the genuine flavours of Japan
Farhana Chowdhury
Masami Ando
Managing Director of Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO) Dubai and MENA
Fudo Nippon, an initiative by the Japan External Trade Organization, is set to bring authentic Japanese ingredients and variety to the UAE.
Japanese cuisine has captured the hearts and palates of people from all over the globe, especially in the UAE and Middle East region. Its distinct flavour profile, use of fresh ingredients and vibrant presentation is unique to its culture. One of the first impressions foreigners have of Japanese culture is the food - it is appealing, colourful and delicious. Many people in the region also love the ambience of a typical Japanese restaurant, said Masami Ando, Managing Director of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Dubai and MENA, who added that this further encourages diners to purchase ingredients and recreate dishes at home.