Bowl of goodness @itadaku_dubai 😍
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An amazing lunch at Itadaku. This restaurant on Al Wasl road in Jumeirah 1 is without a doubt the most authentic Japanese that I’ve been to in Dubai so far. The menu features a few key sections from sushi and sashimi, to robata, tempura, yoshoku and unagi. It’s a menu that adapts with the seasons and so you can expect lots of ultra fresh seafood and vegetables with new dishes appearing each time you visit. I loved the uni and amaebi kodon - the sweet shrimp were so delicate and tender with a hint of crunch. The bafun uni was cold and creamy, sweet and earthy. Warm sushi rice underneath and just a hint of wasabi and soy over the top - perfection. The unagi kabayaki here is special. Nowhere really does this in Dubai and it’s worth going just for this. The grilled freshwater eel is brushed with sweet soy and served over warm rice. It’s so flaky and flavoursome - the glaze was rich, sticky and had a lovely shine to it. Miso soup was great - really hearty and with so much depth. Their Robata is a must - I went for the yakitori momo which was incredible, had to order another portion. Super juicy and perfectly charred / glazed. Tempura uni was v good. Had this at tempura kondo in Tokyo earlier this year and these guys really did it well too. So much on the menu here.. tried to have a little bit of it all. My only reservation with the sushi was the nigiri. They use LOTS of rice and the nigiri are a little too big for my liking. Taste wise, solid, rice was good too, but size wise, not quite right imo. Definitely a spot to visit. Will be back soon to scour through the rest of the menu! Their Hokkaido milk soft serve is a MUST #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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