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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
Minato — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Deira (Baniyas Road)
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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.
Neighborhood & visiting

Minato sits in Deira (Baniyas Road), one of Dubai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused teppanyaki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional teppanyaki restaurants often close between service periods.

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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