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TakaHisa

Dubai

Closest thing to a true Japanese experience in the UAE

Master chefs: Probably the closest you’ll get to a true Japanese experience without leaving the UAE, TakaHisa is located at the Banyan Tree Dubai on Bluewaters Island. The restaurant is led by wagyu master chef Hisao Ueda and sushi master Takashi Namekata.

Counter culture: Offering both an a la carte menu and an omakase option, the best experience is had at the counter. Enjoy a front row seat to the culinary theatre watching the highly skilled chefs at work. The namesake chefs’ cooking methods blend age-old, specialised techniques with modern innovation, creating a showcase of Japanese food and flavours.

On the Pass

Takashi Namekata & Hisao Ueda

Pastry Chef

Shinnosuke Aso

A personalised approach: TakaHisa’s omakase offering features seasonal ingredients that are often selected exclusively for each guest. The ingredients featured on the menu change according to the seasons and when the ingredients are at their best, but guests can expect high grade beef, hairy crab and the freshest uni flown in from specialist suppliers in Japan. Insistent on quality and traceability, chef Ueda and chef Namekata source their seafood from Japan's Toyosu Fish Market and A5 Kobe beef directly from trusted producers.

Premium pours: Beyond the cuisine, TakaHisa boasts a selection of rare and premium sake and wines, sourced through its extensive network, that are expertly paired with the fine-dining experience. The restaurant also hosts a world-champion flair bartender, whose captivating performances elevate the bar experience.

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