This June, NIRI Restaurant & Bar invites guests to discover why it has become one of Abu Dhabi’s most celebrated destinations for Japanese dining. Located on Mamsha Al Saadiyat, the award-winning homegrown restaurant combines a sushi counter, yakitori restaurant, and highball bar in a space where simplicity guides the food, design, and service.
With International Sushi Day taking place on 18 June, there is no better time to experience NIRI’s approach to Japanese cuisine. From meticulously prepared nigiri and sashimi to signature maki and seasonal specials, every dish reflects a deep respect for quality ingredients, balance, and technique.
For those looking to explore the breadth of NIRI’s culinary philosophy, the restaurant’s Tasting Menu offers a thoughtfully curated journey through Japanese flavours.
The menu begins with a selection of starters including Miso Shiru, Spinach Nasu Goma, Suzuki Agedashi, and Toro Sakusaku Nori before moving into a selection of yakitori and sushi. Guests can then choose between whole grilled sea bream with preserved lemon, mitsuba, and ponzu, or Sesame Soya Beef, before concluding with the restaurant’s signature Kinako Pistachio Cheesecake. A sustainability-minded highlight, the Salmon Yakimeshi demonstrates NIRI’s commitment to making thoughtful use of every ingredient. The tasting menu is available daily, with guests able to add a fresh oyster and softshell crab for an additional AED 75 per person.
During the week, NIRI’s Business Lunch provides a refined midday dining experience for professionals and diners seeking a carefully crafted Japanese lunch. Available Monday to Friday, the three-course menu is priced at AED 99 per person and begins with warming miso soup, followed by a choice of starter, main course, and mocktail.
Guests can select from signature maki such as spicy salmon or ebi tempura, grilled skewers, and seasonal vegetarian dishes before enjoying mains including unagi don or beef katsu don. For those wishing to explore further, a second starter or sashimi upgrade is available for an additional AED 20. Thoughtfully portioned and beautifully presented, the menu reflects the same care, precision, and simplicity that define the NIRI experience.
Combining exceptional ingredients, skilled craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality, NIRI remains one of Abu Dhabi’s leading destinations for Japanese dining.
The Tasting Menu is available daily. The menu is priced at AED 300 per person for a minimum of two people. Add a fresh oyster and softshell crab for an additional AED 75 per person.
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The Business Lunch menu is available Monday to Friday, noon to 5PM. The menu is priced at AED 99 per person. Add an additional starter or upgrade to sashimi for an additional AED 20.
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For bookings and enquiries, call +971 2 546 8886 or email [email protected].
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