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Time Out Dubai
6 days ago
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- Time Out Dubai
KIGO: Chef Izu Ani opens a new Japanese restaurant in Dubai
Every foodie in Dubai knows chef Izu Ani. Whether you've eaten his ridiculously good seabream carpaccio at GAIA, his crab salad at La Maison Ani, or his elevated burger at Time Out Market Dubai, the man's name is practically a guarantee you're in for something interesting. Now, he's turning his attention to Japan — specifically, to the worlds of omakase and kaiseki — with the launch of KIGO at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC this September. KIGO is the latest concept from Fundamental Hospitality and aims to channel Japan's deep reverence for seasonality into an intimate, counter-style dining room. The idea is that you sit back, trust the chef and let the menu unfold in real time. It's going to be led by head chef Akinori 'Aki' Tanigawa, who has more than three decades of kaiseki mastery under his belt, and sushi head chef Daihachiro Ebata, fresh from spending the last five years at the Sushi Wakon in Kyoto. The name comes from Japanese haiku poetry — kigo means a seasonal reference — and the menu follows suit, with ingredients served only at their peak. That could mean snow crab in winter, ayu sweetfish in summer, or something so fleeting you might only see it once. The setting is as considered as the food: a 44-seat space built around an aji stone sushi counter, with a minimalist dry garden entrance and a Rimpa-style artwork by Eiki Kimura. Beverage pairings include rare Japanese rice grape exclusive to the region and mixed drinks tied to the seasons, each served with its own little poetic backstory. Come September, Chef Izu and his team will be serving Dubai a taste of Japan's seasons, so stay tuned and get those reservations in from Monday August 18. Opening soon. Four Seasons Dubai, DIFC, (04 270 7960). Want to make a reservation in the meantime Here's how to eat at 13 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Yes, even at the Burj Al Arab 18 tasty ramen spots in Dubai worth ruining a clean t-shirt for Silky, salty, slurpy – here's where to satiate your raging ramen needs 13 famous Dubai restaurants everyone must experience at least once The iconic spots that should be on every newbie's hitlist
What's On
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
New Japanese restaurant, KIGO, to open in DIFC, Dubai next month
There's a gorgeous new restaurant coming to the fancy-restaurant-capital of Dubai, DIFC and it's by the group behind GAIA, Shanghai ME, Maison de la Plage and more huge success stories in Dubai. Fundamental Hospitality is bringing KIGO to the Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre and the restaurant offers counter style dining built around omakase, a Japanese phrase meaning 'I'll leave it up to you', where guests entrust the chef to craft a bespoke, multi-course journey that evolves with the seasons. The new restaurant is set to open in Dubai in September. The experience begins before you step into the restaurant, on the terrace, where guests cross a stone path and a minimalist dry garden as they make their way into the 44-seat dining room. In the centre, you'll find a striking sushi counter crafted from rare Aji stone sourced from a single mountain in Japan's Kagawa area, known for its 40,000-year history and enduring strength. Find artwork by Eiki Kimura, drawing on the Rimpa-style. The whole restaurant oozes creativity and authenticity to the Japanese culture. The name KIGO originates from Japanese haiku poetry, encompassing words or phrases that capture the essence of each season, and the restaurant is also doing just that with its concept. KIGO's menu is as carefully created as the decor, ingredients are selected for their cultural resonance and only when they reach their fullest flavour. When you visit KIGO, as you sit at the stone counter, you can witness each dish come to life before your eyes as the chef crafts a personalised omakase in real time or if you prefer, opt for the set kaiseki menu that represents the luxury culture of Japan. For drinks, you'll find rare sakes exclusive to the region, including one produced by a brewery from the birthplace of Head Chef Akinori Tanigawa. You can expect premium cocktails too, each served with a poetic micro story. Chef Izu is loved by the Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and he regularly visits his restaurants. If it's good enough for Sheikh Hamdan, it's good enough for us. Also read: 39 Sheikh Hamdan-approved restaurants in Dubai Images: Provided > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
