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Created by

Chef Akira Back. 

Composition 

This dish is inspired by Chef Akira’s favourite destination for food travel – Spain.  

On the palate 

Inspired by Pulpo a la gallega, a simple octopus dish with potatoes and smoked paprika. The octopus is grilled with smoked jalapeno sauce and served with a smooth and creamy smoked potato foam. 

What makes it special? 

The origin of Pulpo a la gallega dates back some 125 years, when during the cattle fairs, muleteers used to bring their own octopus and cook it with olive oil and lots of paprika and serve it with potato or bread. 

Best paired with: 

Chef Akira’s AB Tacos are a fusion creation that combines Japanese, Korean, and American flavours. This unique dish uses a taco shell, reminiscent of Mexican cuisine, but fills it with Wagyu bulgogi, a Korean-style marinated beef. The tacos are topped with roasted tomato ponzu, a Japanese sauce that adds a citrusy, tangy note.

Traditional tacos consist of small tortillas with a savoury filling, typically folded and eaten by hand. Bulgogi, meaning “fire meat,” refers to thin slices of marinated meat grilled on a stove or barbecue. Ponzu is a citrus-based Japanese sauce with a thin consistency, often used to add brightness to dishes.

Ready to try it? 

Akira Back Dubai, W Dubai – The Palm. Call +9714 245 5800. Visit website.