TakaHisa pairs Edomae sushi with A5 Ozaki Wagyu omakase at Banyan Tree Dubai, with a Michelin-listed counter run by chef Takashi Namekata.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Takashi Namekata
- Dress code
- SMART ELEGANT
- Reservations
- SevenRooms
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin listed
TakaHisa sits on the first floor of Banyan Tree Dubai on Bluewaters Island, built around a sushi and Ozaki Beef counter where chefs prepare an omakase course combining Edomae sushi with A5, BMS12 Wagyu. Seafood is sourced from Toyosu Market and imported several times a week; the restaurant also serves Kobe and Matsusaka beef alongside its Ozaki Beef program.
Chef Takashi Namekata leads the sushi side after 15 years with Tokyo's Ukai Group, a Michelin-listed establishment in Tokyo. Executive chef Hisao Ueda, trained in Hokkaido kaiseki cooking and based in Dubai since 2011, oversees the Wagyu program and holds a Golden Visa recognizing his expertise as a Wagyu Beef Master. An adjoining Robata restaurant, operated by the same company, reopened on the terrace in 2024 and added two air-conditioned private rooms after 2025 renovations, offering yakiniku- and shabu-shabu-style Wagyu.
TakaHisa is the only Japanese restaurant listed in the 2025 Michelin Guide Dubai and holds 3 Toques in the 2025 Gault & Millau UAE guide, which also named it Home-Grown Restaurant of the Year. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner service daily, an English-language menu, and a private room. Price tier sits at the top of the luxury bracket. From 6pm, a smart elegant dress code applies; shorts, slippers, flip-flops and open-toe shoes are not permitted.
Reservations run through SevenRooms via the restaurant's website.
Good to know
- Who is the chef at TakaHisa?
- Takashi Namekata leads the sushi counter after 15 years with Tokyo's Ukai Group; Hisao Ueda is executive chef overseeing the Wagyu program.
- How do I book a table?
- Reservations are made online through the SevenRooms platform linked from the TakaHisa website, or by calling 04 556 6688.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, a smart elegant dress code applies from 6:00 PM; shorts, slippers, flip-flops and open-toe shoes are not permitted.
- What kind of food does TakaHisa serve?
- The menu centers on Edomae sushi and omakase featuring A5, BMS12 Ozaki Wagyu beef, plus Kobe and Matsusaka beef, with seafood sourced from Toyosu Market.
- Does TakaHisa have a private room or offer lunch?
- Yes, the restaurant offers a private room and lunch service, operating daily from 12:00 to 2:00 AM; confirm exact lunch hours directly with the venue.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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