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OKKU Dubai

Level 1, The Monarch Dubai, Dubai 125511, United Arab Emirates
009714501777
Ranked #20 of 819 restaurants in Dubai
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Price range: 51 AUD - 51 AUD
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Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Introducing a New Style of contemporary Japanese cuisine to the Middle East dining scene catering to the discerning fish and meat lovers, as well as vegetarians alike. For the first time, "cutting" edge service, style, and design are combined with a see-and-be-seen atmosphere that is set to revolutionize the Dubai restaurant scene and elevate it to a whole new level. Okku has scanned the globe, to put together one of the hottest management and kitchen teams in the industry, who have all relocated to Dubai to set a new standard in modern Japanese cuisine.
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I don't have much to say except Okku does amazing food in a beautiful setting. This place oozes 'cool'. Reminds me of Hakkasan in London. Top picks from the menu: Rock shrimp, yellowtail tuna with jalapeno, prawn dumplings, maki selection, wasabi mushrooms, black cod and truffle rice. Wash it down with a glass of Malbec! Stunning staff and also very... More

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dubai
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Okku makes great food - try the rock shrimp. I can not live without it. They do japanese in a very fluent and precise way. There is something for everyone and everyone will be happy. The best japanese in town. The service is good but could be a little more personal. They are little robotic. I would eat in Okku... More

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Maastricht, Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great Japanese food ranging from Sushi to duck. The venue is beautiful, with the mesmerizing jellyfish right behind the bar. Staff was really helpful (especially our personal waitress Lin) and advised us on which dishes to take quality wise, rather than taking the most expensive dishes. All dishes are meant to be shared across the table, yet this is not... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

the food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was really impressing. you really should try Black Cod, sushis. before you leave have cream Brule as a dessert. More

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bucharest
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I traveled with my family for the Easter holiday to Dubai,we enjoyed good weather and interesting culinary experiences.One of them was at Okku a japanese restaurant in hotel Monarch.It seems is a local brand unafiliated to international chains like Nobu or Zuma but they did a great job and surely give competition a good run for their money. The atmosphere... More

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Dubai
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
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Okku is the place where you can have amazing Japanese food and party after. It is expensive however it worths the experience. More

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Saudi
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Located on the Sheilh Zayed strip (Monarch Hotel), this restaurant has it all! Food is fantastic, atmosphere is nice at dinner times and gets quite "loungy" at around 11 when the resident DJ starts to spin. The crowd is hip and beautiful, all ages would feel welcomed, and the "spicy tuna in fried rice" is not to be missed. On... More

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See 8 more reviews by travellerSaudi for Dubai
Los Angeles, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Great place! Good sushi, however the avocado was off and very hard when we went but the manager said it was just that night so they fixed it and made something else.....I must say coming from LA, It would be hard to keep a place running if one full night the av is off as you put it in most... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The black cod is definitely the super star! Ordered two of it for myself, one right after the other! Service is good, over all a stylish venue! More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Over the last year, service standards in OKKU went downhill. Less friendly staff, takes long time to allocate a reserved table and takes ages to serve food. When it gets crowded, it becomes uncomfortable to be inside (smoke irritating eyes, AC problems and obviously getting in and out).. For the money paid I would expect much more in terms of... More

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