Eating with the season is at the centre of Japanese culinary customs. Be sure to try the new Fuyu tasting menu at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant and enjoy a selection of 13 flavourful and hearty dishes, ideal for warming up after a day in chilly weather.
A 99 Sushi tradition, the tasting menu kicks off with a plate of hosomaki followed by a bowl of kobe edamame. Featuring soy seaweed, truffle, leek and tofu foam, the signature ‘capumiso’ soup – inspired by a cappuccino – makes a great starter and offers a delicious way to warm up this winter.
There are few things more satisfying than the king crab au gratin served at the award-winning restaurant. Served with wasabi, tobiko and yuzu mayonnaise, this dish is reason enough to see into the venue’s Michelin-star legacy.
To make your winter meal truly memorable, the chefs serve up favourites on the a la carte menu such as macerated tuna tartar, tiger prawn tempura and lobster maki in addition to the much-loved Spanish red shrimp nigiri that is cooked in two temperatures.
The Fuyu menu also features delicacies like the fatty tuna tartar and beef bacon gunkan with quail egg, toro flambé nigiri served with tomato puree, grilled foie nigiri with raspberry and tare sauce, and the signature 99 Wagyu sliders nigiri with foie and shoestring chips.
To finish the culinary experience on a sweet note, there is a lovely chocolate fondant topped with caramel ice-cream and golden leaves, along with a serving of coffee or tea to wash it all down.
Japan is a nation full of admirable cooking traditions, especially in the cooler months when many great foods make an appearance. The Fuyu tasting menu, a great guide to enjoying winter foods, will be served daily for dinner for AED 789 per couple and for AED 999 inclusive of wine pairing as recommended by the inhouse sommelier.
Floor-to-ceiling windows at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant provide a striking panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf, while the stunning interior sets the mood for some subtly complex modern Japanese cooking. For a more intimate setting, the venue also boasts a private dining room and a cosy terrace that often need to be reserved in advance.
For reservations, please email reservations_ad@99sushibar.com or call (+971) 02 672 3333.
