Mimi Kakushi

Located within the Four Seasons Resort Dubai – Jumeirah, Mimi Kakushi is more than a modern Japanese restaurant — it’s a sensorial fusion of culinary theatre, cocktail innovation, and artful ambiance. The concept leans heavily into the aesthetic of Roaring-Twenties Japan (think 1920s Osaka) blended with Western jazz, colonial touches, and neo-Art Deco sensibilities. From interior details (hand-painted screens, sliding lattice woodwork, stained glass, intricate lighting, layered textures) to the layout (intimate nooks, open sushi counter, polished bar, theatrical service) — everything is curated to transport patrons across time and place. The cocktail program is a major draw. Mimi Kakushi was ranked No. 40 in the World’s 50 Best Bars (2024) and is also known as Best Bar in the Middle East & Africa 2023. Cocktails are presented via “records” you flick through to pair drink + music, and one showpiece is the Shadrach: a dry martini frozen inside a block of ice, which guests chip out themselves. The “Kiyo Mizu” is another signature: clarified, elegant, and tied to a musical pairing. Food-wise, Mimi Kakushi offers a wide menu of hot & cold sharing plates (sashimi, sushi, tempura, gyoza), plus more ambitious dishes like black cod and Kagoshima Wagyu. The cuisine itself leans contemporary Japanese with bold twists and theatrical plating. The restaurant also hosts a well-known brunch on weekends, where the piano bar and cocktail experience extend. The atmosphere fluctuates: early evening is elegant dining with ambient jazz; later in the night it flows more into lounge mode. Intimate lighting, hidden corners, live jazz (especially on select nights) amplify the mood. It’s not a loud nightclub — the draw is more immersive style, theatrical service, and craft. Overall, Mimi Kakushi feels like stepping into a film set: your cocktail is part of the scene, your food part of the story, and the surroundings part of the transport.