Smoki Moto: Dubai’s first licensed Korean steakhouse opens 

The Palm Jumeirah restaurant combines traditional and trendy. 

South Korean culture is making waves around the world. Whether it’s K-pop or Squid Games, the music, films, and food have gone mainstream. If you want to dig into the trend, we suggest checking out Dubai’s first licensed Korean steakhouse, Smoki Moto. 

Located on Palm West Beach at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Smoki Moto describes itself as Dubai’s first Korean steakhouse. The tagline states, “Where heart and Seoul collide”. The entrance includes an illuminated logo in English, Korean and Arabic. 

Smoki Moto in Dubai’s décor combines traditional and trendy. Korean calligraphy in black and white adorn the walls, and street art-inspired murals feature women in Korean clothing. Plus, look out for the statement statue of a bull in catchy colours.

Smoki Moto in Dubai’s name refers to the smoky grill and highlights the menu’s premium steakhouse experience. At the heart of the restaurant is the open kitchen, which features pots and pans as both decoration and for dishes. Visitors can sit at the countertop and watch the chefs at work.

Smoki Moto in Dubai boasts a menu filled with marvellous meat. The options include Korean-style marinated beef, from Black Angus Galbi Short Ribs to Hokkaido Saroma Wagyu Chuck Short Ribs. Other options include Lamb Chops, Tenderloin and Venison Striploin. The marbling score and meat categories are detailed and range from dry-aged to grass-fed. 

The menu also includes appetisers, gimbap (rice roll), jeon (pancake), dolsot bibimbap (stone bowl rice), main courses, and a butcher’s shop. Plus, the desserts range from Mango Bingsu to Tiramisu Bingsu. 

Smoki Moto is a worldwide phenomenon and also has branches in Manila, Sayna Island, Shanghai and Suzhou. The restaurant joins the rooftop bar Above 11, Japaanese hotspot OKKU, and the FACT Award-winning Cuciuna at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

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