TakaHisa, the award-winning fine dining group known for offering the highest quality Japanese cuisine in Dubai, proudly announces the opening of its own processing and procurement facility within Toyosu Market in Tokyo, the world’s largest wholesale seafood market.
This new unit, located in the heart of Toyosu’s seafood auction zone, will not serve the general public but will act as a direct hub for sourcing, processing, and preparing seafood for same-day export to Dubai. The facility allows TakaHisa to source directly from the auction and fishers each morning, ensuring maximum freshness, speed, and sustainability, a first for an oversea-based Japanese dining brand.
“This has been a long-held ambition,” says Takashi Namekata, Founder of the TakaHisa Group. “Opening a dedicated facility inside Toyosu Market, with all the complexities of permission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is no easy task. But it means we can now speak directly with fishers and vendors, select the finest produce daily, and process it using traditional techniques like ikejime and shinkeijime, ensuring optimal quality from Japan to Dubai. We also avoid unnecessary waste, aligning with our mission of sustainable luxury dining.”
Each morning, TakaHisa’s team hand-selects seafood at auction, followed by precision techniques including ikejime, icing, and packing, all performed onsite. The speed of this operation is essential. Once prepared, the produce is air-freighted to Dubai the same day to ensure it arrives in peak condition for TakaHisa’s sushi and omakase experiences.
More than a logistical advantage, this expansion represents a deeper commitment to food sustainability and a stronger bond with Japan’s finest producers. By cutting intermediaries and working closer to the source, TakaHisa can ensure traceability, reduce waste, and raise the bar for Japanese cuisine abroad.
With its base now firmly established in Toyosu, TakaHisa continues to lead the way in international Japanese gastronomy, blending heritage, innovation, and a respect for the natural world.
For reservations, contact TakaHisa at:
Phone: +971 4 556 6688
Website: takahisa.ae
Instagram: @takahisa_dubai
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