After 2 decades of delighting diners in Ashrafieh, Le Sushi Bar is celebrating its 21st anniversary by moving to Downtown!
Opened in 1998 and serving an eclectic menu of Japanese cuisine along with one of the largest selections of signature dishes, Le Sushi Bar is a phenomenal success in the country. The secret to its longevity and endless appeal? Great attention to detail, innovation, dedication to perfection, continuous evolution and adaptation to new trends.
A new look and feel
Le Sushi Bar’s stylish urban atmosphere just got a little more vibrant with a fresher take on Japanese design. Gregory Gatserelia who has worked on the previous architecture of Le Sushi Bar has developed a modern approach for the new address while paying homage to traditional Asian aesthetics. Bold, contemporary and artistic,Co-founderofGatsereliaDesignGregoryGatsereliahas designed a wide range of nightclubs, bars, shopping malls, retail stores, hotels, restaurants and apartments across the world. He draws on excessive research and practice in adopting a holistic philosophy geared towards functionality, cost effectiveness, sustainability and a good understanding of the needs of space. The stylish interior is further accentuated with the subtle pieces by furniture designer Karim Chaaya, while Hala Matta’s Raku potteries exude harmony, reverence, purity and tranquility. The bamboo – used abundantly fuses modern and traditional and speaks of virtue and prosperity. The result is of timeless elegance that fits perfectly with its new neighborhood. Essential to your exquisite dining experience is music: exquisite playlists curated by Caline Chidiac will add to your overall delight. Sound engineering is by Fida Zalloum.
A new approach to food
We’ve teamed up with the best of the best in every field to create the new Le Sushi Bar. For the menu, Chef Reif Othman along with chefs Jun Tomioka and Kory Takashi – all former executive chefs at Zuma, have tweaked the cooking techniques and reinvented the great taste of all dishes by using various layers of umami-rich ingredients. Chef Reif Othman is a multi-award- winning chef whose work has been instrumental in transforming the culinary landscape of Dubai and the U.A.E. His inventive culinary creations have seen him gain global recognition and become one of the most sought-after chefs in the world.
To indulge your sweet tooth, pastry chef Adi Pramono has crafted a special new desserts menu that will surely seal the experience with a lip-smacking note.
A new bar
A new feature at Le Sushi Bar is the reinvented and refined 13-meter-long cocktail bar. As we focused on upping our game by finding creative ways to make each drink more than just a cocktail – a true experience. Crafted with unparalleled attention to details, guests can now choose from an exceptional drinks menu with the option of enjoying dinner at the bar, if they wish to.