Japanese omakase restaurant KIGO is coming to Dubai 

Located in Four Seasons DIFC, it will showcase the flavours of Japan.

Dubai’s boasts one of the world’s most diverse dining scenes. Now, it is set to welcome a new omakase restaurant, KIGO. Located in Four Seasons DIFC, it will showcase the flavours of Japan. The concept is expected to open in 2024, and here’s what we know. 

KIGO aims to offer an unparalleled culinary journey. The chefs will showcase their mastery of the art of omakase, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. 

KIGO describes itself as sophisticated yet approachable, clean yet intricate, and intimate yet simple. The name KIGO refers to words associated with a season and is used in traditional Japanese poetry. The omakase concept translates to leaving it up to the chef and giving them the freedom to create the meal. 

The concept comes to Dubai from Chef Izu Ani and Evgeny Kuzin. The dynamic duo are behind Alaya restaurant, Maison de la Plage, and the FACT Award-winning GAIA. Chef Izu was born in Nigeria, raised in London and now lives in Dubai. His London restaurants include GAIA London and La Maison Ani London.

Fundamental Hospitality is behind a range of restaurants. The upcoming restaurants also include Shanghai Me and Bund Lounge London, which will be located on the 28th floor of London Hilton Park Lane. Plus, in Dubai, the new restaurants include the African restaurant INA and the nightlife destination La Sombra at Maison de la Plage. 

The company has plenty of fans, from FACT Dining Awards Dubai to Dubai’s royal family. Now, the group has more than twenty concepts across the UAE, Europe and soon, the United States. 

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GO: Visit https://fundamentalhospitality.com for more information.