Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month will feature more than 40 restaurants, cafés, and fast-casual establishments/eateries, including: Akira Back, Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back, Bounce Delray, Lefkes Estiatorio, Le Colonial, Death By Pizza, Deke’s in Delray, J&J Seafood Bar and Grill, Rack’s Fish House and Oyster Bar, Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Ramen Lab Eatery, Craft Food Tours, The Office Delray, The Hampton Social, The Grove, Sazio, Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Gelato&Co., Drift Restaurant & Bar, Deck 84, Dada, Costa by OK&M, Amar Mediterranean Bistro, 50 Ocean, Windy City Pizza, Kilwins Delray Beach, Jonny’s Deli at Tony’s Market, The Standard Delray, Rose’s Daughter, Brule, The Wine Room Kitchen and Bar, Ziree Thai & Sushi, The Pantry, City Oyster, CUT432, Park Tavern, El Camino, Papa’s Tapas, Fit Food Express, Campi, and Rocksteady Steakhouse.

Downtown Delray Beach’s Restaurant Month will showcase more than 40 dining options, including Akira Back, Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back, Bounce Delray, Lefkes Estiatorio, Le Colonial, Death By Pizza, Deke’s in Delray, J&J Seafood Bar and Grill, Rack’s Fish House and Oyster Bar, Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Ramen Lab Eatery, Craft Food Tours, The Office Delray, The Hampton Social, The Grove, Sazio, Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Gelato&Co., Drift Restaurant & Bar, Deck 84, Dada, Costa by OK&M, Amar Mediterranean Bistro, 50 Ocean, Windy City Pizza, Kilwins Delray Beach, Jonny’s Deli at Tony’s Market, The Standard Delray, Rose’s Daughter, Brule, The Wine Room Kitchen and Bar, Ziree Thai & Sushi, The Pantry, City Oyster, CUT432, Park Tavern, El Camino, Papa’s Tapas, Fit Food Express, Campi and Rocksteady Steakhouse.

Despite his Japanese-sounding name, Michelin Starred Chef Akira Back has paired with The Ray Hotel to offer a pan-Asian fine dining experience that may surpass all East Asian dining options in Delray Beach, at least in terms of class and prestige. With his granted Japanese namesake and Korean heritage, the blend of bold Korean flavors with the crispness of Japanese produce, meats, and the fresh catch is unrivaled by even the finest competitors. There are many outstanding places to enjoy Asian food in Delray Beach, but this Pineapple Grove-based establishment might be the finest.

Located at iThe Ray Hotel, Akira Back is known for its incredible sushi rolls (the Hot Mess and the Cow Wow rolls are menu darlings), light-as-air tuna pizza, scallops on the half shell and miso black cod. Delray’s on-trend crowd gravitate to Rosewater Rooftop by Akira Back for cocktails, a quick bite and socializing. Other top Delray restaurants include Rose’s Daughter for Neapolitan pies and modern Italian fare; The Grove for fine dining; and The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar features a hidden speakeasy with live entertainment called Radcliffe’s Speakeasy & Supper Club.

Born in Seoul and raised in Aspen, chef Akira Back has made an international name for himself with restaurants located in Asia, Las Vegas, Toronto, Dallas and now Delray Beach. His first Florida namesake restaurant Akira Back Delray draws on inspiration from his Korean heritage and travels around the globe. Expect a menu that blends modern Japanese cuisine with authentic Korean flavors and new locally sourced dishes unique to the South Florida location.

With every moment in life, one creates a memory so profound that one must share it with the rest of the world. Either as a former professional snowboarder or Michelin Star Chef, through his love for food and sense of adventure, his boundless creativity and genius approach took him all over the globe. Chef Akira was able to bring these very same profound memories to his namesake restaurant, Akira Back, a modern Japanese restaurant.

Named after its celebrity creator, Akira Back is a modern Japanese-leaning restaurant inspired by Chef Akira Back’s life and global travels as a former professional snowboarder. The Korean-born chef is by no means a cultural purist. The dinner menu at his Akira Back restaurant at Four Seasons hotel in Seoul, includes a truffle-scented tuna pizza, a chicken-chorizo enchilada and octopus croquettes.

Designed by Celano Design Studio, Akira Back is a multi-sensory dining experience led by the Michelin-starred chef of the same name. Drawing on inspiration from his adventurous side, Korean heritage, and travels around the globe, Akira Back has created a custom menu composed of innovative interpretations of Asian fare with American influence.

Akira Back, professional snowboarder-turned-Michelin star chef, opened the only Florida outpost of his namesake restaurant in Delray, which is adjoined to The Ray. The chef blends flavors inspired from his Korean heritage into the cuisine of his modern Japanese restaurant.

From guided Craft Food Tours and ramen slurping at Ramen Lab Eatery to elegant tastings at Akira Back and exclusive happenings at Table 165, food lovers have plenty to add to their calendars.

For those seeking a Japanese cuisine, a new hotel and Japanese restaurant are planned in Delray Beach, which will feature Michelin starred Chef Akira Back.

Chef Akira, a Michelin Star Chef sets the stage with creative fare. His menu blends modern Japanese cuisine with authentic Korean flavours.