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Doha
Internationally-acclaimed restaurant SUSHISAMBA has brought its iconic elegance to Doha -- the brand’s second location in the Middle East after capturing the world’s eye with a critically acclaimed premiere in Dubai last year. Channelling its renowned tri-cultural cuisine and passion for music, art and design, SUSHISAMBA Doha opened its signature restaurant and the first Beach Club at the stunning Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha in Qatar Entertainment City set along the Arabian Gulf.
“We’re proud to bring SUSHISAMBA to Qatar – our second destination in the Middle East,” said SUSHISAMBA founder Shimon Bokovza. “Doha is an incredibly interesting, international city, bustling with art, culture, hospitality and business commerce which makes it a perfect location and natural fit for the next phase of SUSHISAMBA.”
SUSHISAMBA’s newest location presents a stunning dining room, and an outdoor terrace extending into a showstopping private beach club – the first of its kind. Anchored by custom Brazilian-inspired terrazzo flooring, these seamlessly interconnected spaces create a highly discoverable destination for cuisine, music, and design from day to night.
Imagined by award-winning architectural firm, ICRAVE, the 7,000-square feet restaurant transports guests to a dream-like escape, taking inspiration from SUSHISAMBA’s iconic orange tree in an all-new and artistic way. Three-dimensional, perforated metal petals rise up to the ceiling to create a theatrical canopy effect through which a myriad of LED pixel lights shines. This precise lighting simulates the subtle movements of a natural tree canopy throughout the space and mimics the sun as it transitions from dawn to dusk. The result is a clever spectacle of light and shadowplay; an ever-changing, immersive experience and reminder of our oneness with nature.
Showcasing the brand’s revered culinary creativity, an eloquent blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, SUSHISAMBA Doha’s menu presents exciting new features alongside acclaimed signatures from vibrant seviches and the freshest sushi, to intriguing large plates and fiery and flavourful robata specialities. Corporate Chef John Um, in collaboration with SUSHISAMBA Doha Executive Chef Esteban Guevara, has created new dishes, especially for Doha, including the Robata Seviche Mixto, a memorable collision of smoky, Japanese charcoal-grilled seafood with bright acidity and classic leche de tigre; and the Samba Doha maki – the location’s premium specialty roll - made with fresh lobster, kizami yuba, and black sesame dressing over crispy rice for the ultimate fusion of texture and flavour. SUSHISAMBA Doha’s feature robata section, among the brand’s largest to date, showcases incredible seafood, vegetables and meats cooked over binchotan in the Josper charcoal oven or on the grill. All-new additions for this location include entranha and picanha cuts.
