Kata, a Japanese restaurant, is scheduled to open in Downtown Dubai before the year ends, Amai Gourmet Restaurants has announced.

The Dubai Mall venue is a contemporary Japanese in design, with iconic views of The Dubai Fountain. The homegrown Japanese restaurant will welcome diners to a first-class experience.

Aiming to deliver the best quality produce, service and experience for customers, the restaurant will be brought to life through the vision and creativity of award-winning Executive Chef Ricardo Bojador, who has more than a decade of experience specializing in Japanese cuisine, working across world-class outlets in the UAE and the Bahamas.

Kata’s bold menu will combine premium ingredients and Japanese precision to create memorable moments for all diners. 

Executive Chef Ricardo said, “Kata redefines everyday dining, providing precision and excellence in each detail. It is the culmination of more than a year of planning and preparation, from the design of the venue and its interiors to the many hours spent on perfecting the food and beverage menus. Our team is very excited to bring Dubai residents and visitors to The Dubai Mall, a truly memorable Japanese dining destination.”

Key features of the new dining space will include an outdoor terrace with prime views of The Dubai Fountain, a raw bar serving the freshest fish and seafood, and a craft mixology station preparing non-alcoholic beverages with the same attention to detail associated with the world’s finest bars.