Perched on the ninth floor of FIVE LUXE JBR, Ronin offers diners a front-row seat to stunning views of Ain Dubai, paired with an unforgettable culinary experience. My dining partner and I chose a spot near the open kitchen, drawn by the live-fire cooking at its Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar. The energy was infectious as flames danced and sizzled, chefs expertly slicing and grilling with precision, offering a captivating glimpse into their craft.

Inside, the decor marries tradition with modernity—hand-painted Samurai armour, glowing paper lanterns, and rows of sake bottles transport you straight to Japan. For those seeking a serene setting, the bamboo-clad outdoor pagodas, unique to Ronin, provide an exclusive dining experience.

The highlights

As we settled in, we let our server guide us through Ronin’s irresistible menu. We started light with the Cucumber salad, a refreshing mix of crisp cucumber drizzled with soy honey, apple yuzu, and a hint of shiso, which was an absolute delight. Next, we amped up our palates with the Golden nugget, where crispy chicken kara-age came dressed to impress, topped with lime cream cheese, caviar, and an obligatory touch of 24k gold leaf.

Then came the Ise ebi prawn tempura—giant, perfectly battered prawns with zingy wasabi aioli and a sprinkling of kizami nori. Crisp, creamy, and absolutely moreish. Next, the Wagyu tsukune skewers brought rich, melt-in-the-mouth indulgence, complete with sunny-side-up quail eggs perched on top.

Meanwhile, the Wagyu truffle gyoza took dumplings to a whole new level—tender parcels bathed in truffle ponzu butter and topped with pickled accents and a delicate slice of truffle.

For mains, the Warayaki wagyu karubi was the undeniable star. The smoked wagyu short rib, so tender, arrived bathed in a bold galbi sauce. The vibrant kimchi and punchy leek BBQ miso were the perfect sidekicks, bringing a smoky, tangy balance to the dish.

Desserts arrived in the form of the Bento box, and if there’s a more fun way to finish a meal, I’ve yet to find it. The box came brimming with delights: creamy Mochi ice cream, an indulgent Miso molten chocolate cake paired with vanilla ice cream, tangy Yuzu hokkaido cheesecake, and light, fluffy Japanese donuts served with salted miso caramel. It was an impressive spread that hit all the right notes, leaving us debating which sweet treat was our favourite (spoiler: they were all winners).

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