The Style Choreo: ABU DHABI E YŌKOSO MIKADO CAFÈ

Last December, the eagerly awaited Mikado Café opens its doors in Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, bringing an array of Japanese dishes infused by western and European ingredients to residents within the capital. Delectable baked goods, desserts and specialist homemade mochi ice creams are complemented by the finest assortments of traditional Japanese teas in addition to a stylish sushi bar for a unique, truly authentic experience.

Stunned by the gorgeous wooden interior, modern outtake of a usual Japanese restaurant, impeccable lanterns that brings up ambiance a soft feature with the beautiful silver balls hanging on the ceiling, its all about chicness at its finest.

Be amaze at the Sushi Bar, as the talented Mikado Sushi Master do their culinary skills in front of you, For those seeking a savoury option, a modern sushi bar offers a special menu. Internationally renowned, Japanese Executive Chef Fabio Nakazato delights guests with a wide variety of Sushi, Sashimi and Maki freshly prepared to order with top grade, premium ingredients. Additionally, a beautifully designed chef’s table area with a private entrance provides an exclusive setting for guests to host a private meal or intimate celebration with colleagues or loved ones.

Mikado Café offers perfect beverage pairings with the highest quality graded selection of Japanese teas to arrive in the UAE. These include Sencha; sourced from the Shizuoka and Makinohara regions of Japan and Bancha; a more astringent and less fragrant blend that is a great combination with daily sweet treats.

We started with this tender juicy tuna and salmon sashimi that taste so divine as it looks, Oishi!

A mouthful of sushi rolls will always a fab choice and add that wasabi for a bit kick of flavour

Oyakodon for my main course, a traditional Japanese cuisine - rice bowl filled of chicken strips and other spices for flavorings, on top of that is raw egg that fries itself due to the heat of the bowl! how cool is that?!

Enjoying our sumptuous shrimp tempura soup

Soredewa tabete mimashou! (Let's eat in English)

Exquisitely crafted breads and pastries are baked to perfection daily by Head Pastry Chef Angelica Brioschi and Head Baker, Chef Yoshio Nishiyama. Guests can enjoy favourites as well as unusual authentic delicacies such as savoury Japanese Loaf Bread and Rice Powder Loaf Bread or indulgent sweet Green Tea Biscuit Bread and Almond Chocolate Croissants. Signature Japanese infused desserts are available such as Matcha Roll Cake; a light green-tea sponge rolled with whipping cream and red berries, Dorayaki; a traditional Japanese pancake and Yuzu Tart; a zesty, fruit delight amongst a wide variety of pancakes, waffles and even Toblerone Crepes.

A little bit of indulgence with this Mikado desserts!

Absolutely a must visit place in the UAE's capital, if you are looking for the impeccable place with a stunning interior design, Japanese cuisines with a European touch, outstanding customer service, then head down to Mikado Café located at Al Hana Tower, Khalidiya

Al Sayegh Group is creating this homegrown concept especially for the needs of UAE residents. Of the opening, Group Executive Director Mr. Mansour Al Sayegh said: “It is our vision to bring finest Japanese bakery and menu items to the capital and expand across the region. With a collaboration of esteemed chefs, authentic recipes and seasonal ingredients we are set to provide guests with an unparalleled culinary experience.”