7 editor picks in Abu Dhabi.
7 japanese places in Abu Dhabi we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Abu Dhabi | Japanese across every city.
Otoro is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Japanese restaurant at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi with an open kitchen, serving fish and wagyu from several Japanese prefectures.
OrderThe otoro nigiri, then the yellowtail with green chili and leche de tigre, as the Michelin Guide suggests.
TipConsultant chef Akmal Anuar of 11 Woodfire in Dubai oversees the menu; the Michelin Guide lists it among Abu Dhabi budget-friendly picks.
3Fils Abu Dhabi is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Japanese restaurant at the EDITION marina in Al Bateen, sister to the Dubai original, and takes walk-ins only.
OrderThe chargrilled baby chicken, prawns and sashimi from the open kitchen, then the Take Me To The Moon dessert.
TipAbu Dhabi takes walk-ins only; on weekdays from 12:00 to 18:00 it serves four set menus from AED 90.
Zuma is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, known for robata grill seafood and a lively dining room.
OrderSeafood from the robata grill and the corn-fed baby chicken, as recommended in the Michelin Guide.
TipThe lounge serves the main menu from 12:00 throughout the day, and the Saturday brunch runs from 12:30 to 16:00.
99 Sushi Bar is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, run by Spanish owners who import much of its seafood.
OrderThe flamed red mullet with kumquat tiger milk, and the tasting menu for two the Michelin Guide recommends.
TipA weekday omakase business lunch runs 12:00 to 14:15 except on public holidays, and a Fuyu tasting menu is listed beside the à la carte.
Strawfire by Ross Shonhan is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, cooking Warayaki over burning straw beside a live DJ.
OrderThe prawn toast, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and spaghetti mentaiko the Michelin Guide lists as must haves.
TipArrival is through the Tsukimi Lounge, and the Toyama private dining room seats up to 18 guests under a 7.3 metre Shimenawa rope.
Zuma's Baikingu Brunch at the Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi runs every Saturday from 12:30, with live sushi and robata stations on a buffet.
OrderLive sushi and robata stations, then miso black cod and wagyu ribeye
TipZuma lists the brunch from AED 495, and its Abu Dhabi page also runs a Wednesday night Yashoku brunch from 21:00.
SUSHISAMBA's Rio Brunch at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers runs every Saturday from 12:30 with DJs, samba dancers, sushi, robata and table-side mains.
OrderSushi and robata selections, then the signature mains served table-side
TipPackages are AED 495 non-alcoholic, AED 595 with house beverages and AED 695 with champagne; children aged 4 to 12 pay AED 200.
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