Umi Kei
Umi Kei is Dubai’s latest dedication to the Japanese izakaya. The minimalist space leans towards modern aesthetic, with a menu seen through the lens of chef Yukou Nishimura, zigzagging from raw to warm to cooked, and between sushi, sashimi, yaki, maki, kanban and rolls – plus a special heritage section detailing time-honoured recipes from the Nishimura family – all curated with the restraint of a Harajuku teenager in a Hello Kitty store. An intimate omakase experience is curated in real time around the day’s best ingredients flown in from Japan.
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- Address
- Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeirah Road, PO Box 66000 (The Fore)
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Umi Kei is Dubai’s latest dedication to the Japanese izakaya. The minimalist space leans towards modern aesthetic, with a menu seen through the lens of chef Yukou Nishimura, zigzagging from raw to warm to cooked, and between sushi, sashimi, yaki, maki, kanban and rolls – plus a special heritage section detailing time-honoured recipes from the Nishimura family – all curated with the restraint of a Harajuku teenager in a Hello Kitty store. An intimate omakase experience is curated in real time around the day’s best ingredients flown in from Japan.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Gault & Millau UAE Selected Restaurant
Gault & Millau · Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant
At a Glance
- Sophisticated
- Modern
- Lively
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Hotel Restaurant
- Sake Program
- Local Sourcing
Warm, lively, and sophisticated, with a buzz of conversation and a refined izakaya atmosphere.