Sakhalin Dubai

The White Rabbit Family has established a firm and respected presence in Dubai, having opened the two-toque, immersive gastro-theatre Krasota in April 2023 at Address Downtown. Now, they have followed it up with Sakhalin at the end of the trendy new beachfront stretch, J1. The Dubai outpost of Sakhalin is one of four restaurants globally – the others in Istanbul, Bodrum and Moscow – and the brainchild of restaurateur Boris Zarkov and chef Vladimir Mukhin. As befits the beach destination, the restaurant combines polished service with remarkably fresh seafood in abundance. With the White Rabbit Family operating more than a dozen restaurants globally, Zarkov and Mukhin know a thing or two about sourcing a strong option, freshest ingredients and have not wasted a penny in ensuring that the king crab and sweet, plump scallops are strong versions possible. Such aristocratic delicacies continue with bluefin tuna belly, sea bass, Danish langoustines, turbot, hefty deep-sea Spanish carabineros and a series of made-to-order hand rolls that’ll have you drooling at the table – with added touches of luxury caviar and black truffle available. Legions of staff scurry hither and thither, brandishing platters and showcasing in-season chanterelles and pre-prepared whole fish, which can be anything from red sea bream and Grand Marnier sole to a whopping turbot. Not neglecting the wet-lipped, meat-loving carnivores, there are also flame-grilled lamb chops, koji miso chicken and a rather excellent Australian Black Angus filet mignon, priced per 250g. Given the location and the ingredients on display, prices can easily spiral, but the menu is extensive, with plenty of reasonably priced options if you approach it cautiously.

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