Kinsu Japanese Restaurant - Al Nahyan

Kinsu Japanese Restaurant - Al Nahyan is a Japanese dining venue in Abu Dhabi with a menu centred on sushi, sashimi and seafood-led dishes. The selection also covers cooked Japanese favourites, giving diners options beyond raw fish and rice.

The menu moves from small plates and salads into ceviche, tataki, nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls and hand-shaped temaki. Japanese ingredients and techniques feature throughout, with seafood appearing in several forms, including salmon, tuna, yellowtail, scallops, sweet shrimp, eel, uni and king crab. More indulgent choices include toro, caviar and Japanese wagyu A5, while lighter options include seaweed salad, edamame and vegetable maki.

Cooked dishes include tempura, gyoza, takoyaki, fried chicken, yakisoba and robata-style grilled preparations. The robata and main-course sections add a warmer, more substantial side to the menu, with meat, seafood and Japanese sauces used across the dishes. Soups and noodles include miso soup, ramen, udon, soba and curry-based preparations, with combinations such as tempura, gyoza, beef, chicken, eel and seafood.

The restaurant also offers set-style selections and sharing platters, including combinations of sushi, sashimi and other premium seafood. These give diners a way to sample several preparations in one meal, while individual nigiri and sashimi portions provide a more focused order. The range suits diners looking for a full Japanese meal as well as those seeking a few small plates or a seafood-focused spread.

Drinks include mocktails, soft drinks and loose tea, adding non-alcoholic options to the food menu. Dessert is included as a separate section, although the menu’s main emphasis remains on sushi, sashimi, seafood, grilled dishes and noodles.

Located on At Turath Street in Al Nahyan, Kinsu offers a menu-led Japanese dining experience with both raw and cooked dishes. Its broad selection can suit sushi fans, seafood diners and groups with varied preferences, particularly when some guests prefer noodles, tempura, grilled food or meat instead of sushi.