After my enjoyable visit\u00a0to the Yacht Club<\/a>\u00a0earlier in the year, I was more than excited to return to Bulgari.\u00a0 In fact, I enjoy the hotel so much, I arrived early, just so I could do a bit of people watching in the luxe lobby.\u00a0 Grant me this tendency, as I wrote a novel set at a fictional hotel (available for purchase here<\/a>).\u00a0 At the designated time of my reservation, I was shown to the dedicated lift to H\u014dseki<\/a> (Japanese for ‘jewel,’ in case you were wondering) and up to the fourth floor I was whisked.\u00a0 Greeted warmly by name, one of the traditionally attired servers escorted me to the dining room, while explaining the history of the chef.\u00a0 Entering through the traditional noren<\/em>, the interior of the restaurant matches the overall Bulgari aesthetic, done in cool black marble, with large windows overlooking the private beach and skyline of Dubai.\u00a0 The nine seats and chef’s area take up roughly half of the room, and the seats all play to the strengths of the view.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As I’ve only dined at one omakase<\/em> restaurant previously<\/a> (translated, it’s a ‘let the chef decide’ experience), I was more than excited for my lunch.\u00a0 The lunch menu stands at AED500, which includes a small starter, a large range\u00a0of sushi, miso soup, Japanese omelet, and both hot and cold green tea.\u00a0 A friend of mine immediately balked at this cost, but I think it’s entirely in line with what is offered.\u00a0 The sheer volume and range of fresh fish presented throughout the meal is on a level I have not previously experienced in Dubai.\u00a0 As each piece is individually created by a master, I personally see no issue with the cost.<\/p>\n So, why do I rate my experience so highlight?\u00a0 What are the exact reasons I am giving this restaurant a 5.0 out of 5.0, when I’ve only given this to a handful of other locations in the UAE?\u00a0 Let’s get into the details.<\/p>\n Would I go back to H\u014dseki?\u00a0 Yes, on a special occasion.\u00a0 The price point is quite high, but a visit to H\u014dseki is certainly cheaper than a trip Tokyo.\u00a0 In a market full of restaurants that offer much of the same thing, I applaud Hoseki for not only doing something different, but doing it quite well.<\/p>\n Who is H\u014dseki best for?\u00a0 Fans of this style of food.\u00a0 Those looking for something truly different.\u00a0 I understand the price point (AED900 and up for dinner, not including alcohol) is high, however, if you’re looking for a place to start, the lunch menu is well worth a try.\u00a0 Just remember, reservations are all but mandatory at this venue.<\/p>\n Highly recommended.<\/strong> A to Za’atar was a guest of H\u014dseki.\u00a0 Opinions are my own, just ask my husband.<\/em>\n
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