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Authentic Teppanyaki
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Iron-griddle cooking in the Japanese sense — restraint, single-cut wagyu, seasonal vegetables. No flying shrimp.

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Kiku — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Al Garhoud (Le Méridien Dubai)

Kiku

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Al Garhoud (Le Méridien Dubai) · Teppanyaki · a la carte
JapaneseTeppanyakiSushi BarKaisekiSake Bar

Kiku at Le Méridien Dubai is a long-established Japanese restaurant celebrated for its sushi and sake bar, teppanyaki table, and private tatami room. Executive Chef Yoshiyuki Seno brings 27 years of Japanese culinary mastery, sourcing otoro and akami from Tsukiji Market, fresh Hokkaido uni, and Kobe beef from Kansai.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What makes teppanyaki in Dubai authentic?
Iron-griddle cooking in the Japanese sense — restraint, single-cut wagyu, seasonal vegetables. No flying shrimp. In Dubai, we apply the same standard: chefs trained in the discipline, ingredients and technique consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki-first format rather than a mixed menu.
How do you define authenticity?
Washoku Guide defines authenticity by the kitchen's grounding in Japanese culinary tradition: trained chefs (often in Japan), techniques and ingredients consistent with Japanese practice, a focused menu rather than a pan-Asian one, and a coherent dining format (sushi-ya, ramen-ya, izakaya, kaiseki, etc.). We weigh these signals together — no single factor decides.
Do you require Japanese ownership?
No. Japanese ownership is one positive signal, but it is not required. We also recognise restaurants with Japanese-led kitchens or non-Japanese chefs who have trained extensively in Japan and apply traditional techniques with discipline. What matters is the cooking, not the passport.
How are restaurants selected?
Each entry is researched and chosen by Washoku Guide editors — not voted in, not paid for, and not algorithmically ranked. We read kitchen biographies, study menus, talk to people in the industry, and visit when possible. Restaurants pay nothing to be listed.
Are the listings ranked?
No. Washoku Guide is a curated guide, not a ranking. Order on a city page is editorial and may change as the guide evolves; it does not imply that #1 is better than #5. Every listed restaurant has met our authenticity bar.
Are these the only authentic teppanyaki restaurants in Dubai?
These are the ones Washoku Guide has researched and stands behind today. The guide grows over time; if you know an authentic teppanyaki restaurant in Dubai we should consider, please get in touch.