Sundown Hospitality Group is thrilled to introduce its newest launch, HANU, set to open in January 2025 on the rooftop of St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah. This daring culinary vacation spot will reimagine up to date Korean eating, delivering an elevated expertise the place heritage is united with modernism whereas offering vibrant, artfully crafted dishes that push the boundaries of custom.
The restaurant shall be helmed by the acclaimed Chef Kyung Soo Moon, a South Korean nationwide, born and raised in Seoul, with over 24 years of worldwide culinary experience, together with his work at celebrated eating places similar to SUSHISAMBA, Attiko and Sachi.
The beautiful menu will provide a refined exploration of Korean delicacies, combining creativity with an emphasis on high quality substances. Signatures embrace Korean Beef Tartare and Uncooked Purple Prawns, Sotbab (Korean rice), alongside Crispy Bulgogi, that includes thinly sliced beef marinated for twenty-four hours, leading to a dish celebrated for its deep flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture. Different standout dishes embrace Beef Tartelette, accompanied by smooth quail eggs and caviar, in addition to ingenious choices like Seafood Ceviche, KFC, and outsized Kimbap hand rolls – a Korean tackle all time well-known Japanese sushi, providing a daring reinterpretation of a beloved traditional.
Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of Sundown Hospitality Group states, “HANU embodies our dedication to creating progressive ideas that resonate with the worldwide market. Our homegrown manufacturers have constantly achieved success each in Dubai and internationally, and HANU is poised to proceed that custom, with new openings confirmed additionally in Singapore and Vietnam in 2025. Because the demand for Korean delicacies grows amongst residents and guests, we’re excited to current a eating expertise that celebrates Korea’s wealthy cultural heritage alongside a brand new wave of culinary creativity. Chef Kyung Soo Moon’s menu is a heartfelt reflection of his heritage and keenness for Korean delicacies, guaranteeing that every dish is crafted with care and authenticity.”
At HANU, the journey begins lengthy earlier than the primary chew, as friends are welcomed via a putting hammered bronze door right into a charming mix of conventional and trendy Korean aesthetics. Inside, the thoughtfully curated interiors mirror a seamless fusion of heritage and luxurious. Darkish walnut wooden, meticulously stacked roof tiles, and complex Korean art work set the tone, whereas grand, totally carved beam ceilings command consideration. The partitions, adorned with vintage Korean furnishings, improve the authenticity of the environment and pay homage to Korea’s wealthy cultural legacy, inviting friends to seize memorable moments with conventional Korean masks.
The lounge, with its excessive tables, affords an inviting house for pre-dinner drinks, whereas the center of the venue is centred round a putting Korean pine tree, which comfortably seats 13 friends in a visually gorgeous setting. The principle eating room, designed to accommodate 58 covers, showcases conventional wood carvings and vintage furnishings, elegantly complemented by a brass display mesh. For these searching for a extra intimate eating expertise, the personal eating room, seating 10, is adorned with Korean patterns and celadon vase pendant lights, offering an ideal backdrop for particular events.
Company can embrace the al fresco season by eating on HANU’s enchanting terrace, which beckons with its serene atmosphere beneath a bronze and wooden pergola, surrounded by iconic kimchi pots and patterned screens amid lush greenery, accommodating 44 friends. Each element, from the architectural design to the rigorously chosen furnishings and greenery, displays the restaurant’s unwavering dedication to creating a real and complex environment.
Regardless of the beautiful environment, the center of the HANU expertise lies in its ‘Meat me on the grill’—a singular grilling expertise that serves because the crown jewel. Every desk options its personal bespoke charcoal grill, meticulously crafted in Korea, permitting expert waitstaff to organize 5 beautiful cuts of high-quality meat proper earlier than diners’ eyes. Tailor-made to particular person preferences and accompanied by an array of six tantalising condiments, this interactive method fosters a communal spirit, inviting friends to share and have interaction with each other as they savour their meals family-style.
Along with this immersive expertise, the à la carte menu showcases the best in Korean culinary artistry, organised into distinct sections highlighting a wealthy array of specialties. The ‘Conventional Korean Sotbap’ part contains a collection of nourishing rice dishes infused with health-promoting substances, whereas ‘Korean Specialties’ presents delights similar to Kimchi Stew and Grilled Lamb Chop Galbi. For lighter fare, an assortment of ‘Starters’ affords quite a lot of choices, together with the Truffle Egg Soufflé and Spicy Bone Marrow amongst many others.
Diners searching for ‘Uncooked’ choices can bask in Prawn Soy Jang and Seafood Ceviche, complemented by a tempting collection of outsized ‘Kimbap hand Rolls’. There may be additionally a various vary of ‘Noodles & Rice’ dishes, together with an in depth selection of ‘Mains’ and scrumptious sides. To accommodate all dietary preferences, the menu affords a outstanding collection of vegetarian choices that commemorate Korea’s wealthy substances and conventional cooking strategies.
The vacation spot can even function an in depth collection of wine and spirits, together with Soju, the enduring Korean spirit seldom discovered within the metropolis. Diners can discover a curated array of high-quality soju, with educated workers available to advocate excellent pairings with their meals. Furthermore, HANU’s beautiful cocktail choice, impressed by the standard and trendy Korean gastronomic panorama, shall be divided by the three essential pillars of Korean tradition: ‘Custom’, ‘Innovation’ and ‘Concord’.
HANU is poised to turn into the premier life-style vacation spot for an elevated Korean eating expertise, seamlessly mixing time-honoured traditions with a up to date edge that appeals to each connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
As soon as open, friends shall be welcome for dinner from 6PM. For extra data, please go to the website or comply with the Instagram channel.