What’s On the menu? The soft launch menu features five ramen bowls, including the soul-satisfying signature Shoyu (Dhs69) and Shio (Dhs65), featuring the brand’s famous chicken broth made with clam tare.
From Tokyo to Dubai, Michelin-star Konjiki Hototogisu is (finally) open for the first time in the UAE. Located on the second floor of Mall of the Emirates, opposite More Café, the ramen restaurant, despite only being in soft opening, has already caused a craze on social media.
The Proud Pinoy Media team was recently invited to savor the culinary creations of Master Chef Yamamoto-San, who will be spearheading the launch of the brand’s first branch in the UAE. Situated in the Mall of the Emirates, the new establishment will bear the name ‘Konjiki Ramen’ and is poised to elevate the city’s gastronomic scene.
Located on Level 2, adjacent to More Cafe & OB2 and behind the White Hoarding, Konjiki Ramen will offer Dubai residents and visitors an authentic taste of traditional Japanese ramen. The restaurant’s prime location within one of the city’s most prestigious shopping destinations ensures it will attract both locals and tourists alike.
Master Chef Yamamoto-San, renowned for his expertise in crafting exquisite ramen dishes, showcased his culinary prowess to the Proud Pinoy Media team during the exclusive tasting event. With the promise of an unparalleled dining experience, Konjiki Ramen aims to transport guests to the heart of Japan through its meticulously prepared dishes.
Dubai’s cosmopolitan culinary landscape provides the perfect backdrop for the restaurant to introduce its unique blend of flavors, showcasing the richness and complexity of traditional ramen.
There’s a selection of light bites such as a punchy cucumber ‘Kyuri’ salad (Dhs25), pickled carrots (Dhs25), as well as izakaya dishes like the must-try beef tataki (Dhs48), chicken karaage (Dhs38), and for seafood lovers, the seabream miso (Dhs52).
Although there’s currently no vegetarian ramen option, there are plenty of other meat-free dishes to choose from, including a selection of salads, vegetable fried rice (Dhs38), and gyoza (Dhs38).