Head into the lush greenery of the DIFC hotspot Amazónico, ready to taste your way through the Amazon, trying tropical flavours from the iconic restaurant’s special 3-course set lunch menu, Japazónico. Available from Monday to Friday between 12pm and 5pm, Japazónico showcases Amazónico’s signature exotic take on sushi, bringing new and refreshing flavours to lunchtime. Running throughout the afternoon Japazónico is perfect for both an early and late lunch. Designed with diners in mind, the menu can be served in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch break.
Guests can take their seats in the stylish Lounge, ready for a delicious 3-course menu featuring a variety of dishes made using a range of fresh ingredients originating from the Amazon rainforest. Start with a light Quinoa Salad packed with kale, quinoa, avocado and tossed in an almond dressing.
The tempting selection of Tiradito includes Salmon Picante – the freshest King salmon is served with anticucho dressing and a wasabi sauce and Hamachi, which is perfectly balanced with passion fruit teriyaki and topped with jalapeño, while the Beetroot Tiradito features heirloom beetroot, purple corn gazpacho and mascarpone.
A delicious selection of Maki offers guests the choice of the zesty Amazónico Roll with avocado, mango, coconut and cocao nibs, the Seabass & Rocoto Roll – with red amadai, rocoto acevichado and sesame, and the aromatic Yuzu Rosemary Roll made with pickled vegetables, rosemary and yuzu shisho alioli.
The Nigiri options includes the Ginshake – rich King salmon, is paired with banana miso cream and chives, while Persea puts the spotlight on avocado which is paired with yuzu miso and Amadai is Red snapper with roasted pineapple and yellow chili. Featuring only the finest premium ingredients from both Latin America and Asia, Japazónico welcomes diners to experience a delicious blend of exciting flavours straight from the Amazon.
An alternative to Amazónico’s signature Business Lunch, the Japazónico menu is priced at 125 AED per person and is available from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm