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Itadaku

JapaneseOmakaseHalalTraditional JapaneseSeasonal IngredientsJETRO VerifiedFamily-Run

Itadaku is a Japanese family-run restaurant in Jumeirah 1, led by Chef Sakagami and Manager Sakagami — both Japanese — with JETRO 'Taste of Japan' verification. The restaurant serves halal, alcohol-free traditional Japanese cuisine with seasonal ingredients sourced directly from producers across Japan, offering an omakase menu at AED 525 per person designed to recreate the full Japanese dining experience abroad.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Jumeirah 1 (Wasl Vita Mall)
Since
2022
Chef
Chef Sakagami
Owner
Sakagami family (Japanese)
Itadaku — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Jumeirah 1 (Wasl Vita Mall)
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About
Named for the Japanese expression of gratitude 'itadakimasu' — honouring the ingredients, producers, and chefs behind every meal — Itadaku is among Dubai's most authentically Japanese family-run restaurants. Chef Sakagami and Manager Sakagami are deeply committed to faithfully recreating traditional Japanese culinary culture, and every element of the dining experience — from chair height to dish presentation timing — is calibrated to Japanese aesthetic standards. The restaurant sources seasonal ingredients through long-standing relationships with Japanese producers: sweet potatoes from Kawagoe (Saitama), onions from Awaji Island (Hyogo), shiitake from Iwate, apples from the same prefecture, and Kuroge Wagyu from Kumamoto. Operating without pork or alcohol — a constraint within the halal framework — Itadaku demonstrates exceptional culinary creativity to deliver full Japanese satisfaction. JETRO 'Taste of Japan' verification and a FACT Dining Award 2024 further endorse its standing. Advance booking is required; closed Mondays.
Neighborhood & visiting

Itadaku sits in Jumeirah 1 (Wasl Vita Mall), 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
  • JETRO 'Taste of Japan' verified Japanese family restaurant — Chef and Manager Sakagami are 'committed to faithfully recreating traditional Japanese culinary culture abroad.'
  • Ingredients sourced directly from named Japanese producers: wagyu from Kumamoto, sweet potatoes from Kawagoe, onions from Awaji Island, mushrooms from Iwate.
  • Halal and alcohol-free, making authentic high-quality Japanese omakase accessible to UAE nationals and Muslim diners — very rare in the Dubai Japanese restaurant landscape.
  • FACT Dining Award 2024 winner, providing independent editorial validation of quality.

Omakase menu AED 525 pp (if all group orders same course). Advance booking required. Closed Mondays. Visit Dubai listed. Seasonal menu updates regularly.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Itadaku

Is Itadaku an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
Yes — Itadaku 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 Itadaku located?
Itadaku is located at Wasl Vita Mall, 32c Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Jumeirah 1 (Wasl Vita Mall) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Itadaku?
Itadaku accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Itadaku?
Itadaku sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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