Nestled inside W Dubai – The Palm, this internationally acclaimed eating institution is the place Chef Akira Again skillfully crafts a novel fusion of Japanese delicacies with Korean and worldwide flavours, culminating in an exhilarating culinary journey. With a deal with seasonal and artisanal components, discerning diners can savour an eclectic array of Japanese specialties set in opposition to breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline.


The attractive atmosphere is dropped at life with cloud-like buildings on the ceiling, wabi-sabi components that embrace the great thing about imperfection and ease, and artwork items that mirror the chef’s private contact. With a large number of eating selections, we launched into a culinary journey by deciding on the Extra Cravings Restaurant Month set menu at Akira Again.
The highlights
As we settled into our seats, we explored the four-course Extra Cravings Restaurant Month Set Menu, a showcase of Akira Again’s signature fusion fashion. We started with the Truffle salad, the place grilled child romaine lettuce, nonetheless heat from the flame, paired superbly with the nutty parmesan and crunchy cheese crisps, all elevated by the earthy truffle slices and a fragile cherry blossom vinegar dressing.


Subsequent got here the AB tacos, that includes tender wagyu beef bulgogi, its richness balanced by the brilliant notes of roasted tomato ponzu, all enveloped in a tender taco shell that allowed the daring flavours to shine. The Excellent storm roll was a standout with its crispy shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and seared salmon stomach aburi, with the creamy chipotle mayo including a tangy warmth.
For the primary programs, the Josper grilled salmon was introduced on a mattress of garlic spinach, its spicy teriyaki glaze including a punch of flavour, complemented by the crunchy nori rice cracker. The juicy Jidori rooster, accompanied by a silky potato purée, mushrooms, and a tangy teriyaki sauce, offered a comforting finish to our course.

To complete, we savoured the Yuzu citrus dessert, the place the tartness of yuzu was balanced by the sweetness of strawberry gelato atop sable crumbles. This was adopted by the Chocolate in a Cup, a wealthy mix of chocolate cake and clean vanilla ice cream topped with the signature Akira Again emblem, offering a decadent finish to a memorable meal.
Ebook now
Extra Cravings Restaurant Month set menu: Till September 30. Advance reservations required. Every day, from 7-9pm. AED275 per particular person. Go to akirabackdubai.com.