Sizzling Spectacle: Dubai's Premier Live Kitchen Asian Restaurants

Dubai's culinary landscape offers some of the most spectacular live kitchen Asian dining experiences in the world. These restaurants transform dining into entertainment, where skilled chefs perform culinary theater while preparing authentic Asian delicacies right before your eyes. From theatrical teppanyaki performances to open sushi bars, these venues combine exceptional cuisine with mesmerizing culinary artistry.

Blue Jade - The Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Blue Jade stands as Dubai's internationally acclaimed Pan-Asian dining destination, celebrated for its open kitchen concept that showcases the mystique and authenticity of Asian cuisine. Located at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai in JBR, this restaurant takes diners on an enchanting journey through the East with a unique harmony of exotic aromas and authentic flavors.​

Chef Ta Van Huong, the Vietnamese Chef De Cuisine, creates dishes that honor the flavors of Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and China with contemporary presentation. The restaurant's concept celebrates the distinctiveness of each Asian cuisine while allowing guests to discover the common thread that binds them all. Blue Jade features an "Endless Dim Sum, Sushi & Rolls" experience every Tuesday from 6 PM to 11 PM, offering unlimited handcrafted dishes including Temaki Sushi, Gyoza, and Prawn Tempura Maki.​

Highlights: Open kitchen showcase, Pan-Asian authenticity, Michelin Guide recognitionLocation: The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residences

Timing: Tuesday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Akira Back - W Dubai The Palm

Akira Back Dubai brings internationally renowned Chef Akira Back's adrenaline-fueled Japanese cuisine with Korean and international flavors to Palm Jumeirah. This Michelin Guide Dubai recommended venue for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 offers stunning views of the Dubai skyline while delivering eclectic Japanese flavors derived from seasonal produce and artisanal-sourced ingredients.​

The restaurant features modern Japanese cuisine prepared with live cooking elements, allowing guests to witness the culinary mastery unfold. Chef Akira Back's global expertise spans restaurants worldwide, and his Dubai location maintains the same standards of excellence that earned his other venues Michelin stars.​

Highlights: Michelin Guide recommended, skyline views, celebrity chef experience

Location: Fifth Floor, W Dubai – The Palm, West Crescent

Timing: Daily 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Asia Asia Pier 7 - Dubai Marina

Asia Asia Pier 7 takes its inspiration from the Ancient Spice Route and offers guests an opulent dining experience with delectable Pan-Asian fusion cuisine. Located on the 6th floor of Pier 7 in Dubai Marina, this multi-award-winning restaurant features an exquisitely designed interior with semi-private lounges, a bar, dining area, sushi bar, and a gorgeous wrap-around terrace overlooking Dubai Marina yacht bay.​

The restaurant serves as the UAE's most awarded Pan-Asian establishment, providing an immersive culinary journey from the Far East to the Middle East. The live sushi bar allows diners to watch skilled chefs craft fresh sushi and sashimi while enjoying panoramic marina views.​

Highlights: Award-winning Pan-Asian cuisine, marina views, live sushi bar

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Pier 7, 6th Floor, Dubai Marina

Timing: Sunday 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Monday-Friday 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Izakaya - JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Izakaya offers an authentic Japanese experience in the world's tallest five-star hotel, featuring live teppanyaki performances every Wednesday evening. Located in Business Bay, this award-winning restaurant provides delicious Japanese cuisine, hand-crafted beverages, and a lively atmosphere perfect for entertainment dining.​

The Teppanyaki Night features a four-course meal where expert chefs transform finest ingredients into masterful creations through captivating live cooking displays. Guests can watch chefs flip, juggle, and theatrically flame raw ingredients while preparing mouth-watering meals including Wagyu steaks, fresh seafood, and buttered vegetables.​

Highlights: Live teppanyaki shows, authentic Japanese atmosphere, premium ingredients

Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Business Bay

Timing: Teppanyaki Experience - Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Miyako - Hyatt Regency Dubai

Miyako divides its authentic Japanese experience into three distinct areas: a live teppanyaki room, main dining area with sushi bar, and intimate Tatami room. Located at Hyatt Regency Dubai in Deira, this restaurant emphasizes traditional Japanese cooking basics to create original meal spreads under Japanese Head Chef Shigeru Sato.​

The live teppanyaki room provides front-row seats to culinary artistry where skilled chefs from Nepal and other regions demonstrate precision cooking with flair and interaction. The restaurant offers a 9-course kaiseki menu alongside its teppanyaki experience, ensuring authentic Japanese flavors in every dish.​

Highlights: Three dining experiences, live teppanyaki room, authentic kaiseki menu

Location: Hyatt Regency Dubai, Corniche Deira

Timing: Lunch 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Toshi - Grand Millennium Dubai

Toshi stands as Dubai's comprehensive Pan-Asian dining destination, featuring live cooking stations and teppanyaki nights as part of its "All You Can Eat" themed experiences. Located on the 18th floor of Grand Millennium Hotel in Barsha Heights, this restaurant offers spectacular Dubai skyline views through its windows.​

The restaurant's teppanyaki experience puts diners right at the heart of the action, with chefs flipping, tossing, grilling, and entertaining all at once. Toshi's concept combines authentic Japanese teppanyaki traditions with contemporary presentations, featuring Sunday Teppanyaki Nights as part of their weekly themed dining experiences.​

Highlights: Skyline views, comprehensive Pan-Asian menu, themed night experiences

Location: 18th Floor, Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights

Timing: Daily operations with Sunday Teppanyaki Nights

Hibachi - Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

Hibachi Sushi & Teppanyaki provides a unique dining experience with five teppanyaki tables where skilled chefs prepare seafood, meat, and vegetables with dazzling displays. Located near Dubai Airport, this restaurant combines traditional teppanyaki entertainment with fresh sushi, sashimi, and makimono rolls prepared at their sushi bar.​

The restaurant features chefs who never fail to thrill diners with theatrical performances as they flip, juggle, and flame raw ingredients to create mouth-watering meals. The combination of teppanyaki theater and fresh sushi preparation makes it an ideal destination for those seeking authentic Japanese live cooking experiences.​

Highlights: Five teppanyaki tables, airport proximity, sushi bar combination

Location: Casablanca Road, Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

Timing: Wednesday-Monday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)

Dubai's live kitchen Asian restaurants represent the perfect fusion of culinary expertise and entertainment. These venues transform dining into an immersive cultural experience, where the artistry of Asian cooking traditions meets contemporary presentation. Whether you're seeking authentic teppanyaki theater, fresh sushi preparation, or comprehensive Pan-Asian experiences, Dubai's live kitchen restaurants deliver unforgettable dining adventures that engage all the senses. From Michelin-recommended establishments to award-winning Pan-Asian destinations, each venue offers its unique interpretation of live cooking artistry, making Dubai a premier destination for interactive Asian cuisine experiences.