NIRI Restaurant & Bar invites guests to embrace the warmth and joy of the festive season with two limited-edition dining experiences, thoughtfully curated to celebrate Christmas and New Year with the restaurant’s signature Japanese simplicity and refined culinary craft.
A quiet tribute to togetherness, flavour, and casual dining, NIRI’s festive menus highlight seasonal ingredients, precise techniques, and the award-winning restaurant’s deep-rooted approach to Japanese cooking.
Christmas Menu
Designed to bring comfort and celebration to the table, NIRI’s Christmas Menu begins with classic starters such as edamame, spinach nasu goma, and ika karaage, before moving into a delicate selection of yakitori, featuring shishito, octopus, and tebasaki.
A beautifully composed sushi and sashimi platter follows, setting the tone for the main course – a choice between yaki tarabagani, grilled king crab with yuzu butter, or sesame soya beef, a tenderloin dish layered with sweet soya and roasted sesame. The experience concludes with a warm and indulgent chocolate soufflé, paired with a coffee disc and hazelnut ice cream. It’s festive dining that honours tradition through NIRI’s subtle elegance.
When: Thursday, 25th December
Price: AED 300 per person (minimum 2 guests)
New Year Menu
Welcoming the new year with intention and artistry, NIRI’s New Year Menu opens with a refined selection of starters, including edamame, spinach nasu goma, sake ginger ponzu, and corn tempura.
Guests then move to a trio of yakitori: octopus, wagyu kushiyaki with kizami wasabi, and taisho ebi, followed by an impressive sushi platter that blends sashimi and maki. For the main course, diners enjoy NIRI’s signature sesame soya beef, accompanied by broccolini dressed in smoky, light soya and finished with toasted bonito flakes. A final sweet note of kinako pistachio cheesecake with caramelised nuts and sour cherry compote brings the feast to a celebratory close.
When: Wednesday, 31st December
Price: AED 400 per person (minimum 2 guests)
For bookings and enquiries, please email reservations@nirirestaurant.com or call +971 2 546 8886.
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