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Hidemasa

JapaneseFine diningSushiTeppanyakiJapanese-ownedDIFCSaturday brunchMichelin-pedigree chef

Hidemasa is a Japanese fine-dining restaurant in DIFC, founded and named after Chef Hidemasa Yamamoto — a Michelin three-star alumnus with 41+ years of experience, including as Executive Chef of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. The à la carte and counter menu spans omakase nigiri, sashimi, black cod, and teppanyaki, with daily ingredients flown from Japan.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
DIFC (Al Fattan Currency House)
Since
2022
Chef
Hidemasa Yamamoto
Hidemasa — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, DIFC (Al Fattan Currency House)
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About
Opened in November 2022 in DIFC's Al Fattan Currency House, Hidemasa is the personal restaurant of Chef Hidemasa Yamamoto, who began his culinary career in 1977 and rose to become Executive Chef of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, the city's three-Michelin-star flagship. He later founded Hide Yamamoto at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, served presidents at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington D.C., and trained under legendary French chef Roger Vergé in Provence. In Dubai, Yamamoto has created an intimate, minimalist Japanese space in DIFC that channels his decades of multi-continental fine-dining experience. The menu features an omakase nigiri course (nine kinds, AED 350), chef's selection sashimi (AED 480), wagyu, black cod, and signature teppanyaki. A Saturday brunch runs from 14:00–17:00. Ingredients are flown daily from Japan. The restaurant was awarded the Global Chef Award by the World Gourmet Summit in 2010.
Neighborhood & visiting

Hidemasa sits in DIFC (Al Fattan Currency House), one of Dubai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Hidemasa Yamamoto carries 41+ years of Japanese fine-dining experience, including the Executive Chef role at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo (three Michelin stars).
  • Fully Japanese-owned independent restaurant in DIFC, with a personal chef whose credentials span Tokyo, Singapore, Washington D.C., and Provence.
  • Offers a versatile menu covering omakase nigiri, sashimi, black cod, teppanyaki, and a Saturday brunch — breadth unusual for a Michelin-pedigree chef-owned venue.

Closed Sunday. Saturday brunch 14:00–17:00. Brunch packages from AED 299 for two. Instagram: @hidemasa.dubai.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Hidemasa

Is Hidemasa an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
Yes — Hidemasa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Dubai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Hidemasa located?
Hidemasa is located at Al Fattan Currency House, Podium Level, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the DIFC (Al Fattan Currency House) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Hidemasa?
Hidemasa accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Hidemasa?
Hidemasa sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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