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😍 5/5 - Hōseki: The Best Omakase outside of the Asia Pacific is no longer in New York, it's in Dubai
By 👻 @David O, 12/16/2020 3:00 am
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Synopsis: For those in a rush here's what you need to know about the best omakase outside of the Asia Pacific. Location stunning. Ambience Tranquil. Food Exquisite. Preparation masterful. Value Absolutely. Service authentic in its attentiveness and precision. Forget the reviews below from 2018, I can only surmise that it took a couple of years to nail down and refine the requisite logistics needed to bring the best of Japan to Dubai without compromise. That’s now well in hand.
The full review follows:
At this time of the year I'm typically making my annual pilgrimage back to Singapore or Japan where I get my Omakase fix for the year (Sushi Saito, Sawada or Shinji) and then I lament the fusion I'm stuck with in London for the remainder of the year (sorry Zuma, Nobu you just don't cut it). Covid strikes and I find myself in Dubai, but lo and behold I touch base with the the worlds 50 best restaurants guide and I’m privy to learn that Chef Masahiro Sugiyama has set himself up at Hōseki. And anyone who can trace a lineage back to the coveted Shinji is worth a try. That said, I went in with expectations managed, those who know anything about the complexity of outsourcing ingredients from Japan understand why the sushi in London is sub par. And it’s a 12 hour flight from Tokyo to Dubai and about the same to Sapporo assuming you want to source some of that Hokkaido sea urchin roe.
So I don’t know how he’s done it but based on the conversation we had this evening I expect it was inordinately complex and took a few years to really nail down. But nail it down, he has and having been treated to the best Omakase I’ve ever had outside of the Asia Pacific and yes I will go so far as to put it on par with the best of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. It’s absolutely at the level, only marginally diminished and that diminishment is not in quality it was in individual portion quantity (not that I’ll complain, I prefer slightly smaller pieces to masticate over through the course of a lengthy meal). But let’s put the value in a global perspective, if you wanted to enjoy the equivalent Omakase experience in Singapore it’s starting at 400-500 SGD (1,100 - 1,400 AED), Hong Kong its 965 - 1,100 AED, Taiwan 760 - 1,000 AED - as you get closer back to Japan the logistics get easier and hence the price adjusts accordingly. Now bear in mind that Singapore is 6 hours from Japan, not 12… Why am I harping on this point? Because from the reviews on TripAdvisor thus far, the 4.8 ratings cite value @ 4. Sorry guys, Value should be the highest score - it warrants an 8 out of 5 (that isn't a typo). And sure, I understand for the domestic market it’s at the top of the price point but you have to appreciate what’s been done. Okay, let me wrap this up. I hadn't had the pleasure of visiting the Bvlgari in Dubai up until now but having been to their establishment in Nusa Dua some years back I had high expectations. Here I wasn’t disappointed. The surroundings do justice to the standard. It’s a beautiful setting. Tranquil. A stunning vista looking back at the city. And the service you demand at this price point - impeccable, there when needed but nowhere to be seen when you don’t. Your needs anticipated in advance - you don’t want to put your covid mask on the beautiful cypress wood counter? Don’t worry they’ve planned for it. So what are you waiting for? You now have the best of the best on your doorstep - get in now (while you still can) because I promise you once people realise just how good Hōseki is, it’ll be a 3 month waiting list.
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