DOMO ARIGATO MIKADO

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.”

Who will not enjoy dining if the people surrounds you is having sweet smiles sweeter that sugar

World- class customer service that will definitely meet your satisfaction at its finest!

Opening Hours 8am – 11pm, Seven days a week

Location: Al Hana Center, Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi 

Reservation number: 02 667 7557 

Instagram: @MikadoCafe

ZUMA Abu Dhabi

ZUMA Abu Dhabi opens its doors at The Galleria, Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island Multi-award winning japanese restaurant, bar and lounge concept welcomes its second venue in UAE

 

DIFC, Dubai, UAE: 16 March 2014- ZUMA, the multi-award winning Japanese Restaurant, lounge and bat concept is officially open for business at The Galleria. At the heart of ZUMA Concept is the Japanese tradition of izakaya, or shared eating and drinking and a commitment to authentic Japanese ingredients and techniques.

The new ZUMA on Al Maryah Island is the vision of founder Rainer Becker and has grown from his initial visit to the capital in 2009, based upon the confidence instilled by the phenomenal success of Zuma Dubai. For the interior, Rainer challenged Noriyoshi Muramatsu of Studio Glitt to realize a space based upon the four natural materials used in all Zuma venues; stone, glass, wood and steel, but with a difference. The idea is that regular international customers will feel instantly at home in Zuma Abu Dhabi, but will equally find something new to inspire them.

Ajaz Sheikh, Managing Director of ZUMA Middle East and Turkey, spearheads Zuma's regional development and has carefully handpicked a strong team for Abu Dhabi.

 

 Ilir Caushi , General Manager

-following his 5-year tenure with Zuma Dubai, will lead, whilst Reif Othman extends his current role running the Zuma Dubai kitchen to become Executive Chef for Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Reif has appointed Pawel Kazanowski, his long time sous chef to support him as Head Chef of Abu Dhabi. World-beating bartender Jimmy Barrat extends his role to become Regional Bar Manager, whilst Adrien Callier, Dubai's resident DJ, will perform at Abu Dhabi regularly, in addition to new joiner Margarita Deviatko, who will rotate between the two venues.

Franco Di Tommaso, Restaurant Manager 

Chef Taka Saito

 A core of Zuma's success lies in its ability to pick up and coming locations for new openings, such as DIFC in Dubai, identified before it became a global dining hub. The location at The Galleria, Sowwah Square on Al Maryah Island represents the core of Abu Dhabi's new Central Business District;

 
an area Sheikh feels has the potential to become the Manhattan of Abu Dhabi and who will be perfectly catered towards Zuma's award winning Ebisu lunch menu. Zuma Abu Dhabi will be seventh restaurant in the global portfolio, followed by an opening in New York later this year.

 

 Tiffany Eslick, Etihad Group Editor

For bookings, please call: 02 401 5900
Email reservations.ad@zumarestaurant.ae

Opening Hours:

ZUMA Restaurant Lunch
Sun-Thu 12:00pm-3:00pm
Fri-Sat 12:30pm-3:30pm

Dinner
Sun-Thu 7pm-midnight
Thu-Fri 7pm-1am

Bar
Sun-Thu 12pm-1am
Thu-Fri 12pm-2am