Dubai, United Arab Emirates-: Nestled within the luxurious environs of W Dubai – The Palm, Akira Back is introducing a culinary expedition of the contemporary Japanese restaurant’s most iconic dishes with the new Explore Menu. Priced at AED 299 per guest, the Explore Menu promises an unforgettable feast for the senses every Tuesday starting on October 3, 2023.
The Explore Menu is a family-style eight-course celebration of Akira Back’s history as it broke into and disrupted the culinary scene with a truly innovative Japanese-Korean fusion. Guests will begin their culinary journey with a collection of entrees in savory Tuna Pizza topped with Umami Aioli, Micro Shisho, and fragrant White Truffle Oil. Next, guests may savor a tender Salmon Tataki served with Mustard Su-Miso and Pickled Wasabi, which culminates the restaurant’s signature AB Tacos filled with premium Wagyu Beef Bulgogi and Roasted Tomato Ponzu and Scallops in Half Shell with tangy Kimchi, Veal Bacon, and Kochujang Butter.
Followed by the Explore Menu’s delectable entrees, guests may enjoy Akira Back’s famed Red Dragon Roll, packed with a Shrimp Tempura, succulent Crab Mix, Creamy Avacado, a squeeze of Lemon, Maguro, and Eel Sauce, and the Perfect Storm Roll, with a Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Salmon Belly Aburi, and flavorful Chipotle Mayo.
The Menu’s mains are a playground for the senses, packed with the rich and diverse flavors of Japanese-Korean cuisine. Guests may choose from the Josper Grilled Chicken, served with fragrant Garlic Spinach, Spicy Teriyaki, and Nori Rice Crackers, or the Jidori Chicken, topped with a Potato Purée and Teriyaki Sauce, each of which offers a panorama of pleasures for guests’ tastebuds.
Finally, guests can conclude their eight-course dinner on a sweet note with the delectable Yuzu Citrus for dessert, sprinkled with sweet Sable Crumbles and a Strawberry Gelato.
From the restaurant’s soft lighting and ambiance which marries modern elegance with subtle Asian influencers to its harmonious blend of traditional Asian principles and its daring combination of Japanese-Korean cooking, Akira Back celebrates its most beloved dishes in the Explore Menu.
Fact Box
What: Explore Menu
Where: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm
When: Every Tuesday, starting 3 October, 2023.
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price: Starting from AED 299 per person