Mimi Kakushi — roughly "hide and seek" in Japanese — is a Bulldozer Group restaurant built around a story: Japan's jazz-age Showa era, when Western glamour met Osaka. The result is one of Dubai's most committed interiors: deep reds and golds, Art Deco screens, low warm lighting and a bar that anchors the room like a stage set. It has become a fixture of the Jumeirah going-out scene, and on weekends a singer and band turn dinner into something closer to a supper club.
I booked a booth for a Friday dinner in April 2026 to see whether the food keeps pace with the theatre. Short version: it does, mostly — the sushi and the famous black cod are the reasons to return, even if a couple of the showier plates lean on presentation.
What is Mimi Kakushi Dubai like?
The room does a lot of the work, and it does it well. You step out of a Four Seasons corridor into what feels like a 1920s Osaka drawing room — intimate, dim, theatrical. Booth seating makes it a natural group and celebration venue, and the weekend live music (jazz-leaning vocalists, occasional performers) tips the later evening toward a party. Come early if you want a quieter, food-focused dinner; come at 9pm if you want the full scene.
Service is polished and the pacing is unhurried, which suits the setting. It's a dress-up restaurant — smart-casual at minimum — and it knows it.
What should you order at Mimi Kakushi?
Start with the sushi and sashimi — they're precise and fresh, and the salmon and truffle and yellowtail cuts are consistent highlights. The unmissable dish is the miso black cod: buttery, sweet-savoury, and the plate almost everyone at the next booth is also ordering. From the robata, the wagyu is the splurge, and the dynamite prawns are the crowd-pleasing starter. Portions are share-sized, so build a spread across raw, grilled and one signature.
Must Order
- Miso black cod around AED 240
The signature — buttery, caramelised, worth the price. Order one per two people. - Salmon & truffle sushi around AED 90
The standout roll — clean, rich, the sushi bar at its best. - Dynamite prawns around AED 110
Crisp, creamy, spicy — the reliable opener for the table. - Wagyu robata around AED 260+
The celebration splurge from the charcoal grill; order for a special night.
How much does Mimi Kakushi Dubai cost?
Mimi Kakushi sits at the very-expensive end of Dubai's Japanese scene. Sushi and rolls run around AED 70–120, the black cod around AED 240, and wagyu robata north of AED 250. A typical shared dinner — a few pieces of sushi, a starter, the black cod and a drink each — lands around AED 400–600 per person. A celebration meal with wagyu and cocktails climbs well beyond that.
Booking tip: request a booth when you reserve — they're the best seats for a group and for taking in the room — and choose between the two moods deliberately: the 7pm seating is calmer and food-focused, while a 9pm-onward Friday booking gives you the live music and full jazz-age energy.
Strengths
- One of Dubai's best dining interiors
- Black cod and sushi are excellent
- Weekend live music and atmosphere
- Booths ideal for groups and dates
- Polished, unhurried service
Things to know
- Very expensive; bill adds up fast
- Loud and busy at weekends
- Some plates are style over substance
- Weekend booking essential
Is Mimi Kakushi Dubai worth it?
For an occasion, yes. You're paying for an experience — the room, the music, the theatre — and the kitchen backs it up where it counts, with genuinely good sushi and a black cod that lives up to its reputation. It's not the place for a quiet, value-first weeknight; it's where you take people you want to impress. Go for a birthday or an anniversary, book a booth, and lean into it.
Comparing options? Our best Japanese restaurants in Dubai guide places it against Zuma, Nobu and the rest, the best omakase counters cover pure-sushi alternatives, and the Jumeirah dining guide maps what else is nearby.
Final Verdict
Mimi Kakushi is Dubai dining as full theatre, and it earns the applause more often than not. The interior is among the city's best, the black cod and sushi are the real deal, and the weekend energy is infectious. Priced for special occasions rather than everyday — but as a celebration restaurant in Jumeirah, it's a strong recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mimi Kakushi Dubai cost?
Expect around AED 400–600 per person for dinner with sushi, a robata dish and the black cod, plus a drink. A larger celebration meal with wagyu and cocktails runs higher. It sits at the very-expensive end of Dubai Japanese dining.
Where is Mimi Kakushi in Dubai?
Mimi Kakushi is at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, on Jumeirah Beach Road. It's a short drive from Downtown and City Walk.
What is the theme at Mimi Kakushi?
Mimi Kakushi is styled as a 1920s Osaka speakeasy from Japan's Showa era — Art Deco interiors, warm lighting, jazz-age glamour and live music on weekends, paired with a modern Japanese menu.
Is Mimi Kakushi good for a special occasion?
Yes — the room, the black cod and the weekend live music make it one of Jumeirah's go-to celebration restaurants. Book a booth for a group, and reserve one to two weeks ahead for weekend dinner.
