Award-winning celebrity Chef Izu Ani is thrilledto announce the evolution of hiscelebrated Izu Burger – previously available exclusively through delivery –to its very first permanent location in Box Park, Dubai.
Following a successful launch in 2021 as a delivery-only concept, Izu Burger now emerges as a full-fledged restaurant, promising meticulously crafted burgersand a welcoming dining ambiancefor friends and family. Here,dinerscan expect an unmatched culinary experience centered around premium quality ingredients and expert craftsmanship, inspired by Chef Izu Ani himself.
Sharing excitementabouthis newest venture, Chef Izu Anisaid:“Izu Burger is a place to spend time with your friends and family and indulge in the finest burgers that Dubai can offer. In a constant pursuitfor excellence, we select only the freshest ingredients without compromising on quality and keeping our focus on handcrafting the best burgers and sandwiches in the city, nothing else.We’re telling you, everything is made with extreme intention. We’re here, unapologetically, to disrupt the burger scene and bring you the very best. When craving a sinfully exceptional meal, you know where to find us.”
The menu at Izu Burger is crafted with utmost passion and attention to detail and features a selection ofsignature beef and chicken burgers. Reimaging the classic burger experience, the restaurant diverges from using conventional ground beef patties and uses only premium ingredients such as Australian Angus, Wagyu sliced rib-eye and fluffypotato buns to elevate its sandwiches to perfection. Dishes on the menu include the Wagyu milk baguette and the Wagyu beef potato bun, both featuring sliced Wagyu rib-eye, Izu BBQ sauce, tartar, Emmenthal and a choice of a milk baguette or potato bun. Chicken burger selections include spicy chicken, featuring buttermilk cornfed chicken glazed with a sriracha maple sauce, spicy dust, coleslaw and spicy mayo between a potato bun and the smoky goodness of BBQ chicken complete with homemade dill pickles and tangy BBQ sauce.
Vegetarian and vegan diners are also catered toat Izu Burger with options that includeflavourful ingredients such as umami-filled portobellos. Among the offeringsis the vegan burger showcasing a grilled Portobello mushroom with fermented chili sauce, tomato compote, vegan sauce and crispy fried onions on a vegan bun. Meanwhile, vegetarians can indulge inthe vegetarian burgerfeaturing layers of BBQ Portobello mushroom, jalapeño mayo, crispy fried onion, and scarmorza on a potato bun.Izu Burger’s commitment to authenticity means refraining from using imitation meats while still offering mouthwatering alternatives.
Complementing the mains are a range of expertlycrafted side dishes, including freshly-madeIzufries seasoned with Izu spice blendand decadent truffle fries. As for dessert, guests caninclude in treats such as passion fruit cheesecake and Hokkaido ice cream, made perfectly to pair withthe best coffee in town.
Chef Izu Ani is a culinary icon in Dubai with a string of acclaimed restaurants including Eunoia by Carine, Gaia, Kai Enzo, Alaya, Shanghai Me, and La Maison Ani, among others. His culinary empire extends beyond the UAE, with successful ventures in Monaco, the UK, Spain, Qatar and the United States. Today, Chef Izu’s journey continues, driven by his passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
Located strategically at Box Park, Izu Burger offers a cosy and relaxedambiance for families and friends with indoor seating and outdoor seatingaccommodating up to 55 guests. Operating daily from 11am to 12amand a no reservations policy.
Furthermore, Izu Burger extends its offerings beyond dining with a merchandise store where they have teamed up with international and regional artists to bring collectible items and everyday essentials, further allowing guests to showcase their love for the restaurant.
Izu Burger opened its doors to the public in mid-April and is now open seven days a week. For more information, please visit https://www.izuburger.com/.
