Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s dynamic dining scene has a new, exciting addition. ALBA Street, a homegrown concept from the acclaimed Metafoodies team, has officially opened at Social Distrikt in Dubai Mall Fountain Views. This new spot offers a vibrant, approachable take on casual Japanese cuisine, blending high-end flavors with a fun, street-food twist. Metafoodies Group, a Dubai-based hospitality company founded by Alexey Smirnov, Anna Smirnova, and Vladimir Chistyakov, is known for delivering unique and innovative dining experiences. Their portfolio includes distinctive establishments like ALBA Restaurant, Himitsu, and Bisou, showcasing their commitment to enriching Dubai’s vibrant dining scene.
A Playful Twist on Refined Japanese Cuisine
Led by Brand Chef Chistyakov Vladimir, ALBA Street reimagines ALBA Restaurant’s refined menu into bite-sized, shareable, and hearty dishes, all crafted with high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere at Social Distrikt, an experiential food hall and bar spanning over 42,000 square feet in Dubai Mall Fountain Views, enhances the “fun-dining” concept. Guests can enjoy their meals in a shared 40-cover space, surrounded by bold graffiti and an open kitchen that evokes the feeling of a lively neighborhood Izayaka. Social Distrikt itself offers panoramic views of the Dubai Fountain, an interactive gaming area, and houses 20 diverse food, drink, and retail concepts.
The menu at ALBA Street features a mix of ALBA Restaurant favorites and new creations. Diners can explore a variety of nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, and onigiri, alongside unique burgers and delightful miso- and matcha-infused desserts.
Highlights include:
Handrolls with premium ingredients like king crab, uni, scallop, and A5 wagyu.
Convenient boxes of fresh sashimi and nigiri for takeaway.
ALBA’s famous A5 Wagyu Kimchi Burger and Yuzu Chili Chicken Burger, both packed with flavor.
Value combo meals with playful names like ‘Samurai’, ‘Cheat Day’, and ‘Sumo Snack Attack’.
