- Rare Japanese and French sakes, curated by expert sommelier Karin Takeuchi.
- Flame-grilled warayaki cooking and tableside hand rolls elevate dining to theatre.
- Golden-hour ambiance at Tsukimi Lounge designed to stimulate the senses.
- A new bar concept that fuses Japanese tradition with modern storytelling.
Golden light, crackling flames, and sake rarer than a Tokyo sunrise, Strawfire isn’t just another bar in Abu Dhabi. It’s a curated sensory escape where Japanese tradition meets modern edge, set within the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. From hand-rolled bites to flame-lit cocktails, this experience blurs the line between dining and performance, setting the stage for unforgettable nights and refined indulgence in the capital.
Strawfire’s secret sauce? It’s not just the sake. It’s the feeling of being transported. Anchored in Japanese philosophy and elevated by immersive design, the space pulses with a warm, golden energy. At the core is Tsukimi Lounge, an intimate bar framed by organic textures and the theatrical glow of warayaki flames, where guests are invited to slow down, sip deeply, and savor the unexpected.
At Strawfire, Karin Takeuchi doesn’t just pour drinks, she crafts experiences. As the in-house sake sommelier, her curated collection is steeped in heritage and hard-to-find gems. Think Kachikoma from Toyama, elusive even in its homeland, and a bold sake made in France that breaks the mold. Each recommendation is a personal narrative, guided by occasion, mood, and taste, reflecting Strawfire’s balance of innovation and authenticity.
More than cocktails, it’s theatre. Hand rolls made tableside, drinks mixed with precision, and flickering flames from the open warayaki grill heighten every sense. The Tsukimi Lounge reimagines Japanese hospitality into something intimate yet cinematic, inviting guests to come for the flavour and stay for the narrative. Every detail, from the lighting to the menu, is tuned for connection and awe.
Strawfire isn’t just redefining Abu Dhabi’s bar scene, it’s setting it ablaze. With its rare sake finds, tableside artistry, and glow-up ambiance, Tsukimi Lounge is the place where slow evenings turn into vibrant memories. Sip, savor, and settle in. This is where all great nights begin.
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