March Feasts at Akabeko: Ramadan Specials, Women's Month Delights & More
Break the fast this Holy Month at this ultimate Japanese restuarant.
Dubai, UAE, 11 March, 2025: Located in Palm Jumeirah, Akabeko, Dubai’s first tabletop Yakiniku Japanese restaurant specializing in premium Wagyu, presents an exciting lineup of exclusive offerings for guests to indulge in throughout March. Featuring a full-service Yakiniku concept, the restaurant showcases world-class A5 Wagyu, offering up to 12 expertly marbled cuts, all cooked to perfection tableside by a skilled team.
This month, guests can explore a Matcha Afternoon Tea Experience celebrating Women’s Month, enjoy a specially curated Ramadan Spring Set Menu, savor a new seasonal menu, experience the unique Wagyu Jenga concept with friends, or opt for a refined Teishoku Business Lunch. Whether celebrating a special occasion or looking for an elevated dining experience, Akabeko is the ultimate destination for food lovers and Wagyu enthusiasts.
Spring Set Menu
Akabeko introduces a special Spring Set Menu for Ramadan, inspired by the kaiseki dining tradition and guests even avail it for Iftar. The menu begins with a Hassun platter, featuring Wagyu crispy rice, seasonal Wagyu bites, Tamagoyaki, spinach with Japanese mustard, Wagyu Temari sushi with Uni, an Ikura bowl, tempura, and Chawanmushi. This is followed by a Shimeji Miso Soup, a kombu dashi broth, and the Tabletop Grill experience, which showcases three premium cuts of Japanese A5 Wagyu, carefully selected by the chefs.
For the main course, guests can choose from Wagyu stew, Wagyu curry rice, or Yuzu Ramen. The meal concludes with a dessert platter featuring Chocolate Swiss Roll with Strawberry, a Strawberry Macaron, and Sakura Mochi.
What: Spring Set Menu
Date: Available from February 28th to March 30th
Timings: Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 11 pm | Thursday to Sunday: 2 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 1:30 am | Monday: CLOSED
Price: AED 950 for two
Contact: For reservations, visit SevenRooms or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae
Matcha Experience
In celebration of Women’s Month and Mother’s Day, Akabeko invites guests to experience a Japanese-inspired Matcha Afternoon Tea. This exquisite tea experience features a harmonious blend of matcha-infused desserts and savory Wagyu delicacies, all thoughtfully curated to highlight authentic flavors.
The menu includes Bao Buns, Mini Croissants, Wagyu Cheeseburger Sliders, and Grilled Rice Balls, along with Caramel Matcha Pudding, Matcha Roll Cake, Matcha Macarons, and Matcha Dorayaki. Complementing these treats is a selection of Japanese teas from Mucharaka Tea, available in hot, cold, and sparkling variations. Set against a Zen garden-inspired setting, this afternoon tea is both a visual and culinary delight, offering guests an immersive Japanese experience.
What: The Akabeko Afternoon Tea Experience
Date and Time: Available till March 30th 2025 | 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 185 per person (inclusive of 1 complimentary beverage)
Note: Available through reservation only
Contact: For reservations, visit SevenRooms or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae
New Seasonal Menu
New seasonal menu is perfect for those craving comforting dishes paired with familiar flavours. Guests have six dishes to choose from including the Yuzu Ramen, Spicy Wagyu Ramen, Wagyu Shio Ramen, Mushroom Dashi Sukiyaki, Sesame Yamitsuki Cabbage, and a Matcha Swiss Roll for dessert.
The Yuzu Ramen features cold ramen infused with citrus flavors, while the Spicy Wagyu Ramen features dry ramen tossed in a fiery sauce, topped with Japanese A5 Wagyu and a soft-boiled ramen egg. The Wagyu Shio Ramen comes with a hearty Shio broth, thinly sliced Japanese A5 Wagyu, and a soft-boiled ramen egg, with an option to add a slice of Japanese A5 Wagyu Ribeye. The Mushroom Dashi Sukiyaki features mushrooms simmered in a dashi broth while the Sesame Yamitsuki Cabbage features crispy cabbage in a signature sesame sauce. Guests can savor a sweet ending with a Matcha Swiss Roll featuring a spongy matcha cake with fresh strawberries and cream.
Date: Till March 30th
Timings: Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 11 pm | Thursday to Sunday: 2 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 1:30 am | Monday: CLOSED
Price:
Sesame Yamitsuki Cabbage – AED 25
Yuzu Ramen – AED 50
Mushroom Dashi Sukiyaki – AED 50
Spicy Wagyu Ramen – AED 110
Wagyu Shio Ramen – AED 110
Matcha Swiss Roll – AED 40
Contact: For reservations, please visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/akabekodxb or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae
A One-of-a-Kind Wagyu Jenga
Akabeko’s Wagyu Jenga is a one-of-a-kind concept that offers a unique twist on the classic game, featuring blocks of premium Japanese A5 Kuroge Wagyu beef instead of traditional wooden blocks. Available exclusively through reservations and pre-payment only, guests can enjoy the exceptional marbling and flavors of the Wagyu stacked together while having an entertaining experience with friends and family.
Date: Available throughout 2025
Timings: Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 11 pm | Thursday to Sunday: 2 pm - 5 pm, 6 pm - 1:30 am | Monday: CLOSED
Price: AED 950 (for 2-4 pax)
Reservations: Visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/akabekodxb or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae.
Note: The Wagyu Jenga is only available through reservations and requires pre-payment. The dish is available as an add-on in https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/akabekodxb
Teishoku Business Lunch
Located in Palm Jumeirah, Akabeko offers the ideal business lunch for meat lovers with its signature "Teishoku Lunch", a traditional Japanese set meal that provides a perfectly balanced combination of dishes. Guests can choose from five Wagyu-focused Teishoku lunch sets which include a Wagyu Katsu Curry Set, Wagyu Stew Set, the Beko Bao Set, the Yakiniku set, and the Soondubu set, making it the perfect escape from work and a treat for the taste buds.
Date and Time: Available from Tuesday to Sunday between 2pm to 5pm
Price: AED 160 per person (inclusive of tax)
Contact: For reservations, please visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/akabekodxb or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae
Happy Hours
Guests can enjoy happy hours in a cozy and laid-back setting at Akabeko, Dubai’s first tabletop Yakiniku Japanese restaurant located in the Palm. The deal includes a 50% off on full pints, 20% off on cocktails and a 10% off on sake.
Date and Time: Every Tuesday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm
Contact: For reservations, please visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/akabekodxb or call/WhatsApp +971 50 561 8288, or email hello@akabeko.ae
Akabeko is open from Tuesday to Wednesday between 12pm to 4pm and 6pm to 11pm and Thursday to Sunday between 12pm to 4pm and 6pm to 1:30am. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
