Our Story

From a place where two cultures collide
The faraway land of a culinary goldmine
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A soul-soothing cup of tea,
A cocktail of everything extraordinary
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She comes packing stories of wonder
In search of sharing her experiences with others
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Of exquisite taste and timeless style
She treasures the unrepeatable moments of life
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For every moment is a chance to live
For every moment is for her to seize
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She revels in conversations with strangers at a bar
She sways to the symphony of laughter in a crowd
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She’s got the ingredients to cook up a storm
There’s never a dull moment with her around
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With a captivating touch of mystery
She shows you how to enjoy life in all its glory

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Akina

Culinary Director

Chef

Jesse Blake

Jesse Blake is a highly acclaimed chef known for his successful restaurants in Perth, Australia and Dubai. He has received a number of accolades for his commitment to sustainability and locally grown produce, including being recognized as a Michelin-starred chef. Jesse has also worked as a culinary consultant and is currently the Executive Chef at LOWE, a highly regarded sustainable restaurant in the Middle East that has been recognized by Michelin. In addition to his work at LOWE, Jesse has started a pop-up restaurant called Eye Heart Rabbit and has helmed the curation of Akina, a contemporary Japanese restaurant where he will blend innovation and tradition in his cooking.

Specialities

Marinated Lamb chops

Korean spices, sesame cucumber

Fatty lamb chops marinated in a bulgogi style Korean pepper sauce and grilled medium. Dusted in pepper flakes and served with a sesame cucumber kimchi pickle.

Crispy Shitake Salad

Enoki, Arugula, Yuzu Truffle Vinaigrette

A salad of crisp Shiitake, pickled shiitakes, raw enoki mushrooms, chopped arugula, spring onions and tossed in a yuzu truffle dressing. Garnished with tempura crisps, toasted sesame.

Seared Samlon Belly Taco

Wasabi Mayo, Mango Salsa

A fried nori taco filled with sushi rice, torched diced salmon belly dressed in yuzu ponzu, wasabi mayo and an aji Amarillo chile and mango salsa. Garnished with sliced green onion.

Prive

AKINA PRIVÉ, a sumptuous space is an oasis of warmth, mystery and magic where for the space of an evening you can enjoy a glorious sense of disconnection from the outside world.

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