Enticing New Restaurant Brings Taste of Japan to Dubai

Dubai, UAE 23rd  October 2013: Watatsumi is the new enticing Japanese restaurant that recently opened in Dubai. Located in Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina the restaurant is set to become the city's next fine dining and entertainment hub. In Japanese mythology, Watatsumi means “God of the Sea”. The name and logo of “Watatsumi” is symbolic of the sea and water deity. The restaurant promises a dynamic yet calming culinary adventure for Japanese food lovers in Dubai.

The restaurants modestly sized interior is paved with marble stone and the furniture is comprised of light brown wood. The centrepiece of the semi-circular dining room is a striking all-white chandelier of five thousand cut-out fishes. This beautiful, intimate interior is complemented with a sushi bar where guests can see creations of the sushi chef.

“We are excited about Watatsumi's Opening in Dubai”, said Nikolai Shashirin, General Manager of the group that founded Watatsumi Restaurant. He also added, “Dubai is the centre of now and the location encompasses everything we aim to achieve as leaders of the Japanese fine dining industry.”

The culinary concept behind “Watatsumi” is the combination of traditional Japanese cuisines with a contemporary twist. The restaurant creates the best of Japanese delicacies that are put together to create unique recipes with very best of Japanese flavours. The restaurant's Chef and Bar Manager are always available at the restaurant to customize dishes for guest visiting the restaurant.

Watatsumi boasts an elegant restaurant with a stylish cocktail bar. The restaurant feature's exquisite signature dishes including the ever-popular Black Cod, Umeboshi Lamb, Scampi Tempura, Maki Rolls, Gyoza, Kushiyaki, Tartars and Wagyu Beef which are all prepared using traditional Japanese techniques. Following the “Izakaya” style of dining food is served to share. First-time visitors are advised to order the Wasabi Prawns and King Crab California Maki these are the restaurant's best sellers.

Each dish is invariably well presented, full of subtle, delightful ingredients, flavours and there is a balance between traditional Japanese recipes and more contemporary creations. The stylish Japanese cocktail and mocktail bar houses an extensive array of wine and sake along with the signature drinks.

For those who love sugar, Japanese desserts are a must try. All desserts are prepared daily by the pastry chefs with the freshest and finest ingredients from the local market. Traditional tastes and modern techniques are combined to satisfy the most refined palates.

Watatsumi Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. All items on the enticing A La Carte Menu are available daily. The restaurant has recently launched the “Friday Omakase Brunch” as well. The restaurant operates daily from 6PM until 11.30PM and from 12PM until 3.00PM on Fridays.
Venue Address & Phone Numbers:
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina,
Al Sufouh Road - Dubai
Contact Numbers:
Tel: +971 4 3993373
Mob: +971 55 8216062

ABOUT WATATSUMIWatatsumi is a high end Japanese restaurant and bar offering an outstanding Japanese dining experience. It is the hidden pearl of Dubai with an elegant restaurant and a stylish cocktail bar. The restaurant specializes in combining traditional cuisines with a contemporary twist utilizing the highest quality of ingredients and presenting them with great finesse. The ensemble of flavours creates an unforgettable dining experience.
In Japanese mythology, Watatsumi means “God of the Sea”. Originally from Dubai, Watatsumi is fast gaining popularity in the city. Watatsumi offers a culinary journey that goes beyond sushi and sashimi. The restaurant creates Japanese food dishes that marry bold new recipes with the very best contemporary flavours in the heart of Dubai.
The restaurant also boasts a stylish Japanese cocktail bar and mocktail bar with an attentive team that is always ready to tickle the senses of beloved customers. The restaurant houses an extensive array of wine and sake along with the signature drinks.
Watatsumi is located on the ground floor of Le Meridien Hotel, Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina with indoor and outdoor complimented by a brilliant sea view.
Watatsumi Restaurant has been with Umi Sushi Restaurant LLC since its inception.
For more information, please visit us on our Website –
 www.watatsumi.ae , or
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