Dubai · Sushi · omakase
TakaHisa
JapaneseWagyuOmakaseMichelin-listedGault & Millau 3 ToquesToyosu Market sourcedJapanese-owned
TakaHisa is Dubai's premier home-grown Japanese omakase, founded and operated by three Japanese nationals including sushi master Chef Takashi Namekata and wagyu master Chef Hisao Ueda. It is the only Japanese restaurant in the 2025 Michelin Guide Dubai and holds Gault & Millau's 3 Toques and Home-Grown Restaurant of the Year 2025.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai)
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Takashi Namekata / Hisao Ueda
- Owner
- Takashi Namekata, Hisao Ueda, Aimi Shibuya
Plate № 09
About
Perched on the first floor of the Banyan Tree Dubai on Bluewaters Island, TakaHisa was conceived as a celebration of Japan's two greatest culinary pillars: Edomae sushi and A5 Wagyu beef. Chef Takashi Namekata honed his craft over 15 years at the Michelin Guide Tokyo-listed Ukai Group, while Chef Hisao Ueda spent seven years in kaiseki restaurants across Hokkaido before relocating to Dubai in 2011, earning a UAE Golden Visa as a Wagyu Master. Co-owner Aimi Shibuya completes the fully Japanese ownership trio. The restaurant sources fresh fish from Toyosu Market four to five times weekly via its own dedicated procurement facility, and serves A5 Ozaki Beef, Kobe Beef, and Matsusaka Beef at BMS 12 grading. In 2025, TakaHisa became the only Japanese restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide Dubai and was awarded 3 Toques alongside the Home-Grown Restaurant of the Year title by Gault & Millau UAE.
Neighborhood & visiting
TakaHisa sits in Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai), one of Dubai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Fully Japanese-owned and led: all three founders and both executive chefs are Japanese nationals with pedigree training in Japan.
- The only Japanese restaurant listed in the 2025 Michelin Guide Dubai, also holding Gault & Millau 3 Toques and Home-Grown Restaurant of the Year 2025.
- Seafood is flown from Tokyo's Toyosu Market four to five times a week via the restaurant's own import facility — supply chain rivalling that of Japan's top sushi bars.
- A5 Ozaki, Kobe, and Matsusaka beef at BMS 12 grading — among the rarest wagyu served outside Japan — pairs with the omakase sushi counter for a uniquely dual-mastery experience.
Smart-elegant dress code from 18:00. Reservations strictly required. Robata terrace restaurant operated by the same team is adjacent.
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Frequently asked
About TakaHisa
- Is TakaHisa an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
- Yes — TakaHisa 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 sushi format.
- Where is TakaHisa located?
- TakaHisa is located at Banyan Tree Dubai, 1st Floor, Bluewaters Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at TakaHisa?
- TakaHisa accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at TakaHisa?
- TakaHisa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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