Kokoro

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• No.15 Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

With a purist approach to sushi, Kokoro achieves understated sushi bar dining that is uncompromising in quality. Premium fish – amachi, kanpachi, scallop, uni and prized bluefin cuts – is the focus across nigiri, sashimi sets and ceviches, treated with the precision these ingredients demand. From backed high chairs along the oversized L‑shaped counter, diners can watch the chefs slice, assemble and plate with quiet precision. While the food is serious, the ambience is anything but. Light wooden finishes are offset by neon accents and more than forty rubber ducks – the brand's playful, nostalgic mascot. The symbolism also nods to the chef duo behind Kokoro: Daniel Lee, affectionately known as Ducky, and Patrick Pham. Texas natives with a combined 30 years of sushi expertise, the pair bring their refined yet relaxed approach to Dubai. Arrive early to avoid the queue, as Kokoro doesn't take reservations.

Key Information

• Average price per person $44
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon – Sun
• Visit Kokoro's Website

Location

17th St , Al Quoz, Dubai,