Taste of Tokyo lands in Dubai’s Bluewaters Island

A taste of Tokyo that has landed on the shores of Bluewaters Island is the latest shining example of Dubai’s booming culinary scene.

With a firm nod to the subtle art of Japanese style grilling, The Robata offers something new to the emirate’s famed rosta of restaurants.

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A taste of Tokyo that has landed on the shores of Bluewaters Island is the latest shining example of Dubai’s booming culinary scene.

The blades at the disposal of head chef Yusuke Hino may resemble those of the ancient Samurai, but their target is merely the succulent Kobe beef, crispy fresh vegetables and succulent seafood prepared Infront of diners lucky enough to book a front row seat for his display of honed craftsmanship.

As much an artist as a chef, Hino takes huge pride in delivering a dining experience with a difference.

There is competition at the Caesars Palace hotel at Bluewaters, and not only from The Robata’s sister restaurant, TakaHisa.

Dubai's restaurant scene is certainly having a moment.

In 2023, 14 Michelin stars have been handed out to established restaurants based solely on the quality of food.

The Robata’s beachfront location, a short buggy ride from the main hotel, makes for an impressive setting with elegance and class oozing from every inch of the restaurant’s traditional Japanese design.

Alongside their famed robatayaki dishes, the menu boasts options ranging from authentic Japanese sushi, Shabu Shabu – a thinly sliced selection of meats, fish and vegetables boiled in water and Yakiniku, or grilled meat, Nodoguro rice made with Benihitomi fish and the world’s highest-ranking A5 Kobe Beef with a crisp and smoky crust.

An open kitchen offers diners the perfect view of the action taking place as the culinary team gets to work with an artistic flare.

Sushi is prepared by a sushi master, and one of their most unique dishes, Sumibi Aburi Sushi, uses coal to sear thinly sliced fish, using Japan’s most expensive fish known for its delicate flavour.

Traces of TakaHisa’s look and feel can be seen at Robata, with guests’ dishes arriving inside designer luggage.

A famous Japanese proverb can be used to describe this most sumptuous of restaurants, Hana yori dango, meaning a preference for dumplings over flowers, and substance over style, although Rabata has plenty of both.

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