Dubai · Teppanyaki · a la carte
Minato
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Dubai's first teppanyaki restaurant, Minato opened in 1993 inside the city's original five-star hotel and has been led by Japanese Chef Nakagawa for decades, offering a celebrated nightly sushi and teppanyaki buffet alongside traditional tatami rooms.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Deira (Baniyas Road)
- Since
- 1993
- Chef
- Nakagawa
- Owner
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Plate № 19
About
Minato, meaning 'harbour' in Japanese, was the first restaurant in Dubai to introduce teppanyaki when it opened in 1993 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek — itself the city's inaugural five-star hotel. Japanese Chef Nakagawa, with over 30 years in the culinary arts spanning traditional and innovative Japanese techniques, has been the long-serving centrepiece of Minato's kitchen and a regular subject of press recognition. The restaurant's nightly sushi and teppanyaki buffet features an expansive live sushi bar with sashimi, unlimited rolls, and a teppanyaki live-cooking station where guests can customise their plates. Private tatami rooms, a Sato private dining space for up to 15, and a classic à la carte menu round out a multi-faceted Japanese dining experience. Weekend lunch brunch (Saturday and Sunday) is a Dubai institution, drawing loyal regulars for nearly 30 years.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The original teppanyaki restaurant in Dubai, operating continuously since 1993 — making it one of the city's longest-running Japanese institutions.
- Japanese Chef Nakagawa brings over 30 years of culinary expertise and remains one of the most celebrated Japanese chefs in Dubai's hotel dining scene.
- Rare combination of authentic tatami private dining rooms, a full teppanyaki live-cooking counter, and a comprehensive sushi bar under one roof.
- Nightly all-you-can-eat sushi and teppanyaki buffet at AED 225 per person delivers exceptional value for the quality and breadth of Japanese cuisine offered.
Operated within Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek (first 5-star hotel in Dubai). Teppanyaki chef Mohamed Elsayed also noted for hibachi. Arab News Japan featured. Chef Nakagawa confirmed active in September 2024 Instagram post.
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Frequently asked
About Minato
- Is Minato an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
- Yes — Minato 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 teppanyaki format.
- Where is Minato located?
- Minato is located at 2nd Floor, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai 476, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Deira (Baniyas Road) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Minato?
- Minato accepts reservations online. For an authentic teppanyaki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Minato?
- Minato sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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