Just when Dubai’s foodies thought they didn’t need another Japanese restaurant, TakaHisa was born. The brainchild of chefs Taka and Hisa, its USP is a menu that combines traditional seafood sushi with the finest beef, farmed to order, so meat lovers don’t feel left out. Louis Vuitton serving cases, an abundant supply of seasonal truffles, premium champagne and sake collections and a roster of visiting chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants around the world add to the excitement.

Takahisa is probably the closest you’ll get to a true Japanese dining experience without leaving the UAE. Located at Ceasar’s Palace on Bluewaters Island, the restaurant is led by Wagyu master Hisao Ueda and sushi master Takashi Namekata. Offering both à la carte and tasting menus, the best experience is to be had at the counter, where guests are offered front-row seats to a spot of culinary theatre, watching the highly skilled chefs at work.

Indulge in an ultra-luxe Japanese fine dining experience on Bluewaters. Its menu boasts a premium selection of sushi and A5 Kobe beef, imported straight from Japan. Our inspectors thoroughly enjoyed their toro tuna, served in a glass bowl with salmon roe, caviar and a touch of wasabi.

A Japanese restaurant that takes its produce and craftsmanship extremely seriously indeed, TakaHisa’s sushi master, chef Takashi Namekata, sources his kitchen’s sushi-grade seafood from Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Market, while the eatery’s wagyu master, chef Hisao Ueda, focusses solely on top quality A5 Kobe beef with a marbling score of 12. Add in some spectacular views from the restaurant’s Caesar’s Palace location and this is one spot that’s bound to impress even the most discerning guests.

This sleek Japanese restaurant might not exclusively be dedicated to its tasting menu (an a la carte offering is available), but it deserves a mention because the trio of Omakase menus are what guests head here for. The sophisticated restaurant centres around a counter, where guests perch up ready to indulge in one of three Omakase menus: sushi, Wagyu, or the combination menu of both. Each round of the 10-course menu illustrates the quality of ingredients, all the finest calibre.

Takahisa is probably the closest you’ll get to a true Japanese dining experience without leaving the UAE. Located at Ceasar’s Palace on Bluewaters Island, the restaurant is led by Wagyu master Hisao Ueda and sushi master Takashi Namekata. Offering both à la carte and tasting menus, the best experience is to be had at the counter, where guests are offered front row seats to a spot of culinary theatre, watching the highly skilled chefs at work.

TakaHisa was voted Best Japanese Restaurant in Dubai by the Michelin Guide 2023. The restaurant offers the highest level of hospitality, sushi prepared with premium seafood from the Toyosu market and the world’s finest A5 Kobe Beef, a harmony of fine, authentic sushi and the world’s finest Wagyu beef. Our highly skilled master chefs offer a special omakase course of the Middle East’s finest Japanese culinary masterpieces.

TakaHisa offers a rare kind of Japanese dining experience, blending traditional artistry with a luxurious touch—without the flash. Unlike many of Dubai’s louder, more attention-grabbing Japanese spots, TakaHisa quietly stands out with its refined approach. Tucked away in a spot that feels like a hidden gem, this omakase destination is perfect for those special occasions.

Banyan Tree Dubai - First Floor - Bluewaters Island - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant in Dubai is recognized in the 2023 Michelin Guide and is known for using premium ingredients brought in directly from Japan. Led by experienced chefs specializing in omakase and top-grade wagyu, the restaurant highlights a refined yet welcoming vibe.

Discover the epitome of Japanese culinary luxury at TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant in Dubai. This dining haven seamlessly combines premium authentic sushi and the world’s finest wagyu beef for an unparalleled gastronomic experience. TakaHisa has been recognized in the 2023 Michelin Guide and honored with two toques in the Gault & Millau UAE 2023 listings.

Probably the closest you’ll get to a true Japanese experience without leaving the UAE, TakaHisa is located at the Banyan Tree Dubai on Bluewaters Island. The restaurant is led by wagyu master chef Hisao Ueda and sushi master Takashi Namekata. Offering both an a la carte menu and an omakase option, the best experience is had at the counter.

TakaHisa, which makes people crave more Japanese food in Dubai, offers the best Japanese food in the UAE. It is considered the Best Japanese Restaurant due to its supreme service, world-class sushi, and mouth-watering Wagyu beef. They serve authentic and fabulous Japanese cuisine with pure greatness in each bite.

TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant (Japanese | Omakase | Licensed | Fine Dining). TakaHisa runs from strength to strength with a more lively atmosphere than Hoseki (above), but retains a myopic focus on its food and beverage’ quality. It is arm-bendingly expensive but utterly memorable.

Located on the lobby level of Banyan Tree Dubai, TakaHisa is all about top-notch sushi and Wagyu. After opening in 2021, it was even visited by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The décor includes a grand piano, omakase counter and a terrific terrace.

TakaHisa, which makes people crave more Japanese food in Dubai, delivers the best Japanese food in the UAE. It is founded by Aimi Shibuya and two other master chefs, Hisao Ueda and Takashi Namekata. Takahisa is the combination of both their names.