Japanese — Talking Fork

From the street to the suite our culinary curiosity has taken us across more than 25 countries and countless cities where we’ve dived head first into what’s on offer.

From hawker stands to Michelin starred restaurants and everything in between our passion for sharing the good life with those close to us sprouts conversation and opportunity.

For this we are eternally grateful.

Thanks for stopping by.

All in Japanese

Sep 20

Sep 20 Elevated Fusion at Clay Dubai

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Contemporary Dining, Japanese, Latin Flavors, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

Situated at what is essentially the base of Ain Dubai and taking up an entire upper floor in Bluewaters, Clay has taken on the ambitious challenge of representing Nikkei style Japanese food in an atmospheric, upscale dining destination.

Jan 21

Jan 21 Third time's a charm at Distrikt?

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Food Hall, Restaurant Reviews, Pub Grub, Nightlife, Mexican Flavors, Mediterranean Flavors, Japanese

I’m not prone to get excited about places that don’t spell their names properly, and no I’m not old fashioned - it’s just that gimmicks like that (that used be cool in say the 90’s) are pretty much played out. Anyhoo….

Jan 4

Jan 4 Revisiting The Roaring 20's at Mimi Kakushi

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Japanese, Fine Dining

This is not a review about bob haircuts or nostalgia though we may make glancing references to both when waxing lyrical about Mimi Kakushi.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Fujiya - Sumo Wrestling’s Best Chef Makes It Big In Dubai

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Japanese, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

I think I’ve been to most of the Japanese restaurants in the city and each of course has its own style and hook. That said, there are many good ones - some less so, regardless, few poses the sheer gravitas of authenticity that you’ll find at Fujiya.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Finding Purpose at Ikigai

Annonymous Eater

Asian Flavors, Japanese, Nightlife, Restaurant Reviews, Seafood

Japonisme, Wabi Sabi, Ikagai, they all sound like exotic Japanese culinary delicacies. They’re not, but they are books about the various philosophies that encompass the Japanese way of life. One of these words also heralds the arrival of a new Japanese street food tavern to the Marina.