Goldfish

A Japanese restaurant in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, helmed by chef Akmal Anuar and focusing on sushi and yakitori, listed in the Bib Gourmand selection of the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi.

Updated 2026-10-31 · rev 27

Goldfish

Goldfish (Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori) is a Japanese restaurant in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, focusing on sushi and yakitori. ^[4]

Overview

Fact Magazine and Gulf News reported that the brand opened an Abu Dhabi branch at Marina Mall; Fact Magazine describes it as offering a Japanese dining experience with dishes such as sushi and yakitori. The branch introduction currently on the brand's official website refers to the Dubai location, so that address is not presented here as the Abu Dhabi branch's address. ^[4] ^[5] ^[2] ^[3]

According to Fact Magazine, the brand was created by Sunset Hospitality Group, founded in Dubai in 2021 and arrived in Abu Dhabi in 2024; chef Akmal Anuar gives traditional Japanese cuisine a modern twist, and the Abu Dhabi branch features an open kitchen with a commitment to ethically sourced ingredients. ^[4]

Dishes & Highlights

Signature dishes: Wagyu Sliders, Tuna & Guac Dip, flavourful clay pots, and Tori Ramen (made with onsen egg, chicken char siu and a touch of chilli oil)
Desserts: Chocolate Tarte (served with ice cream) and Matcha Cheesecake (accompanied by salty parmesan cheese ice cream)
Signature mocktails: A Ni (strawberries, blueberries and cranberry), Passion Cooler and Goldfish Spritz

Fact Magazine mentioned dishes such as A Ni, chicken skewers and ice cream; Gulf News noted that it was created by chef Akmal Anuar. The dishes listed in the reports do not represent official MICHELIN commentary. ^[4] ^[5]