Do you enjoy japanese cuisine, like us? Start off with some edamame as you catch up with friends over a crisp pint of Asahi beer. Try some finely seared beef tataki, and if you’re lucky – some venues do serve takoyaki as well (not many, though!). Well well – here’s a little round-up of japanese brunches in dubai. Some, do allow families, whereas others are strictly adults-only – and we are not complaining 🙂
Have you been to any of these Japanese Brunches? Where else should we try? Let us know!
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Buddha Bar Brunch
A party brunch to do over the summer months : Buddha Bar Brunch. Expect music from the get-go, 3 hours of unlimited japanese and pan-asian food served to table, and an absolute party vibe all throughout. A popular one for birthdays and celebrations as the team goes all out to make sure you have fun – confetti and all.
Saturday 1:30-4:30pm – Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Hotel Dubai. 450 AED Soft, 550 AED Hops & grape, 650 AED Premium. +971 4 317 6556 Email here. buddhabar-dubai.com. 21+ Adults only.
See our Instagram Reel of Buddha Bar Brunch
Suntory Sessions Sunset Brunch at Asia Asia Palm Jumeirah
Looking for a sunset brunch with breathtaking views of the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Marina? Head over to Asia Asia at the Palm. It serves a mix of japanese as well as pan-asian cuisine – from sushi and sashimi platters, to black cod and shrimp gyoza, japanese egg fried rice and more. Book in early as this one tends to fill up really quickly!
Saturday 5-8pm – Asia Asia, Palm Jumeirah Dubai. 375 AED Soft, 525 AED Wine, 550 AED House, 650 AED Sparkling Book on solutionleisures.com All ages welcomed.
Clay Nikkei Brunch at Clay Dubai
This is one fun brunch to do in Bluewaters – with dancers, dj and singers that will definitely get you on your feet. Clay Nikkei Brunch happens every Saturday from 2pm, serving peruvian-japanese cuisine to include sea bream ceviche, tuna nigiri and asian-inspired cocktails. A fab thing about this one is you are welcome to stay on until dark! Clay’s afterparty goes on until 7:30pm, with DJ spinning tunes and drink packages to suit!
Saturday 1-4pm – Clay, The Wharf, Bluewaters Island Dubai. 350 AED Soft, 445 AED House & Cocktails, 545 AED Sparkling 04 422 5600. Whatsapp here. Email here. claydubai.com 21+ Adults only.
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Ichigo Ichie Brunch at Matagi Dubai
If you’re looking for an evening Japanese brunch which focuses on quality ingredients – go no further than Matagi in Raffles the Palm. Start off with charred fine beans with black goma, salmon tataki with pear ikura, to a premium nigiri and sashimi platter where you’ll find hamachi and chutoro onboard. Mains include A5 Wagyu Striploin (extra), teriyaki glazed salmon fillet, or saikyo miso mrinated black cod, amongst others. It’s definitely one to go to, for those who appreciate fine Japanese fare.
Friday 7-11pm – Matagi, Raffles the Palm Dubai. 375 AED Soft, 475 AED House & Cocktails, 575 AED Sake. +971 4 248 8888 Email here. raffles.com. All ages welcomed.
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Roka Family Brunch
Possibly one of the few japanese brunches which is family-friendly – Introducing, Roka’s Family Brunch – happening every Saturday. It’s very much chilled-out, with a kids area set up with face-painting, balloon bending and toys on their play mat for the younger ones. Appetisers are set out, buffet-style – so you can feast on as much salmon sashimi and okonomiyaki as you like. Pick your mains – with choices like braised beef cheek with sobacha bread, to sea bream fillet served with ryotei miso.
Saturday 12-4pm – Roka, ME by Melia Hotel. 295 AED Soft, 445 AED House & Prosecco, 585 AED Champagne | Under 7 complimentary. +971 4 439 7171 Email here. rokarestaurant.com. All ages welcomed.
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Sky Brunch at Attiko Dubai
A chic one to do with amazing views of JBR, Bluewaters as well as the Palm Jumeirah – is Sky Brunch at Attiko. Sit back and indulge in a sharing-style menu, including tuna carpaccio, yuzu kosho chicken and beef tataki. Don’t worry – there is a DJ on the decks to keep the party going on into the late afternoon!
Saturday 2-5pm – Attiko, W Dubai Mina Seyahi. 295 AED Soft, 395 AED House, 545 AED Prosesco, 695 AED Champagne. +971 4 350 9983 Email here. theattiko.com. 21+ Adults only.
Read our experience of Sky Brunch at Attiko
Candypants Brunch Refined at Akira Back Dubai
A fun party brunch by the Candypants team – is Brunch Refined at Akira Back in W Dubai the Palm. Expect exquisite japanese cuisine with korean and international influences. Akira Back’s signature tuna pizza with white truffle oil is a must-try, as well as their miso cod black bao! There are drummers to keep the party going, and make sure you head to SoBe for the after-party afterwards!
Saturday 1-4:30pm – Akira Back, W Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Prices start from 399 AED Soft & 449 AED House for Lounge Area. See candypants.events for various pricing options & booking form. 21+ Adults-only.
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More to be added – watch this space!