KŌRI
Close-up of a delicious sushi nigiri platter with fresh toppings on a black plate.

Gate Village · DIFC

KŌRI

Tokyo precision. Dubai energy.

A twelve-seat counter and a room that stays quiet on purpose.

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The progression

Five courses, in order.

We serve the way we cook: one course at a time, cold to warm, light to deep. Prices in AED.

Detailed photo of fresh salmon nigiri, highlighting vibrant colors and texture.

01 / 05

寿司

Sushi & Sashimi

Cut to order at the counter. Rice a shade warmer than the fish.

  • Akami Nigiri赤身akami
    AED42Lean bluefin, brushed with our own soy.
  • Salmon Bellyサーモンsāmon
    AED38Torched at the edge, left cool at the center.
  • Sea Bream Sashimi鯛tai
    AED66Five slices, yuzu salt, no soy needed.
  • Ebi Nigiri海老ebi
    AED34Sweet prawn, a single dab of fresh wasabi.
Golden fried shrimp in a paper cone, perfect for a delicious snack or meal.

02 / 05

天ぷら

Tempura

Thin batter, hot sesame oil, served the second it leaves the pot.

  • Tiger Prawn海老天ebi-ten
    AED48Two pieces, straightened by hand before frying.
  • Seasonal Vegetables野菜天yasai-ten
    AED32Whatever came in that morning. Lotus, shiso, pumpkin.
  • Anago穴子anago
    AED54Saltwater eel, light as paper, sea salt on the side.
A beautifully presented bowl of udon noodles with chopsticks, perfect for Asian cuisine lovers.

03 / 05

うどん

Udon & Broth

Noodles pulled in-house. Dashi built over two days.

  • Kake Udonかけkake
    AED46The quiet one. Clear dashi, scallion, nothing hidden.
  • Seafood Udon海鮮kaisen
    AED62Prawn, squid, fish cake in a deeper broth.
  • Curry Udonカレーkarē
    AED58Thick, gentle heat, Wagyu fat folded through.
Juicy meat skewers roasting on a grill, outdoors with a touch of smoke.

04 / 05

炉端

Robata Grill

Binchotan charcoal. Smoke you can taste, salt you can see.

  • Chicken Thighももmomo
    AED36Two skewers, tare glaze, a little shichimi.
  • Wagyu Skewer和牛wagyū
    AED88Australian A5, sea salt only. Do not ask for sauce.
  • King Oyster Mushroomエリンギeringi
    AED30Grilled whole, torn at the table, yuzu kosho.
  • Miso Cod銀鱈gindara
    AED74Three days in saikyo miso, caramel edges.
Top view of ceramic bowl with mixed food coloring with water near whisk and platter with stack of delicious pancakes and

05 / 05

甘味

Dessert

One sweet note to close. Never heavy.

  • Matcha Roll抹茶matcha
    AED34Uji matcha sponge, cream barely sweetened.
  • Kuromitsu Warabiわらびwarabi
    AED28Cold jelly, black sugar syrup, roasted soy flour.
  • Yuzu Sorbet柚子yuzu
    AED26Sharp, clean, served in the frozen skin.

At the counter

Twelve seats. One counter. The chef works an arm's length away.

There is no printed omakase. The chef reads the room, the market and the season, then cooks toward the person in front of him. Sit close, watch the knife, and ask what looks good tonight.

12seats only
2seatings nightly
0printed menus
Close-up of chef's hands in gloves crafting salmon sushi roll, showcasing sushi preparation.
A minimalist ceramic bowl displayed on a textured linen surface, reflecting Japandi style.
A close-up of salmon sashimi served with rice and soy sauce, showcasing Japanese cuisine.

Not sure where to start

What are you craving?

Pick a mood. We will tell you where we would begin the meal, and why.

We would start you withStart cold and clean. Let the knife work do the talking.

Sea Bream Sashimi鯛Five slices, yuzu salt, no soy needed.
AED66
Salmon BellyサーモンTorched at the edge, left cool at the center.
AED38
Akami Nigiri赤身Lean bluefin, brushed with our own soy.
AED42

Let the chef decide

Chef's choice.

Tell us the shape of your table. We will sketch a selection to bring when you sit down. Final courses move with the morning market.

Guests
Budget, AED per guest
Dietary preference
Set your table above, then see what we would send out.

The KŌRI list

Join the list.

  • First access to the secret menu, before it reaches the room.
  • Chef's table seats held for the list, twice a month.
  • A quiet note the day a new dish drops. Nothing else.
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