Celebrate International Sushi Day At Kokoro, The UAE’s First Handroll Bar
Kokoro, the UAE’s first handroll bar nestled within Alserkal Avenue, will be celebrating International Sushi Day (18th June) with a specially curated menu featuring its top selling dishes. For one week only, guests will be able to sample three handrolls and sashimi, for just AED 150; featuring flavour and flair with each bite the menu includes the Spicy Sake (salmon) Handroll, Spicy Kanpachi (amber jack) Handroll, Spicy Tuna Handroll, and Sake (salmon) Sashimi.
Having become a viral sensation, Kokoro is a sushi lover’s destination that offers high-quality food at an affordable price, with unique textures and flavours in every bite. In addition to the International Sushi Day week-long set menu, the team has recently introduced new dishes to its already moreish menu, which now features A5 wagyu handrolls as well as a sake handroll dressed in a special sauce. For all the bluefin tuna lovers, prayers have been answered; with its Crudo Maguro dish becoming one of the best-selling items, the team at Kokoro has introduced an upgrade option, including Chutoro to Otoro.
Kokoro, which translates to ‘heart’ in English, offers diners an intimate experience, giving guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with the master’s behind the bar. Everything on the menu is made fresh to order, with the talented chefs slicing, spicing, and serving a variety of sushi and handroll dishes live. Committed to using only the finest ingredients, every bite of the Kokoro menu, regardless of the texture or flavour, offers a sense of culinary excellence.
The 44-seater venue, which features 18 stools wrapped around the bar and 26 table seats, has been designed as a traditional Japanese restaurant and has been harmonised by an expert Feng Shui consultant all the way from Hong Kong. One distinct feature is that the venue is filled with over 80 rubber ducks; this isn’t just a random cool gimmick. It reflects the story of how Kokoro came about – one could say they were mascots cheering the team on as a reminder of how far they have come, from Texas to Dubai.
International Sushi Day at Kokoro
- The special set menu will be available to order from Tuesday 18th until Tuesday 25th June (lunch and dinner)
- This will include a set of three spicy hand rolls and sashimi for AED 150 per person – dishes include Spicy Sake (salmon) Handroll, Spicy Kanpachi (amber jack) Handroll, Spicy Tuna Handroll, and Sake (salmon) Sashimi
Kokoro Opening Times
- Kokoro is open seven days a week:
- Sunday to Wednesday: 12pm – 10pm (last seating at 9:30pm)
- Thursday to Saturday: 12pm – 12am (last seating at 11pm)
- Kokoro is a walk-in dining concept, which means it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are unable to make reservations in advance
- The average sitting time at Kokoro is 40 minutes; however during peak hours lunch (12pm-3pm) and dinner (7pm-10m), the seating time is limited to one hour
