Dubai’s culinary scene welcomes its newest addition with the grand opening of Ram & Roll, a modern Japanese dining concept located at Kempinski The Boulevard.
Brought to life by Gastronaut Hospitality – the team behind acclaimed venues WooHoo and MamaBella – Ram & Roll redefines Japanese dining by blending beloved traditions with bold, modern innovation. Inspired by Dubai’s most celebrated Japanese restaurants and elevated with fresh creativity, Ram & Roll delivers a dining experience that is both sophisticated and exciting. Guests can expect inventive interpretations of Japanese classics, artfully curated cocktails, and an ambience that fuses sleek design with the vibrant social energy of Downtown Dubai.
“Ram & Roll is more than a restaurant — it’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and connection,” said Ahmet Oytun Cakir. “Our mission is to bring guests together around food that excites the senses, in an environment that reflects the energy of Dubai’s ever-evolving lifestyle.”
With its prime location in the heart of Downtown Dubai, Ram & Roll is set to become a destination of choice for residents and visitors alike, offering an unforgettable culinary journey that elevates the Japanese dining scene in the city. Guided by the culinary expertise of renowned Chef Reif Othman, the restaurant introduces a bold take on Japanese flavors through its signature selection of ramens, handrolls, and an inventive Japanese bar menu, ensuring every dish resonates with creativity and precision.
About Ram & Roll
Ram & Roll is a contemporary Japanese dining concept located at Kempinski The Boulevard, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai. Designed to merge the timeless elegance of Japanese cuisine with Dubai’s appetite for innovation, Ram & Roll offers a sophisticated yet vibrant culinary journey. Guests can expect inventive takes on Japanese classics, craft cocktails, and a sleek, social ambience that captures the spirit of modern dining.
Brought to life by Gastronouhnat Hospitality, the group behind the celebrated venues WooHoo and MamaBella, Ram & Roll carries forward the brand’s ethos of creating restaurants that combine exceptional cuisine, immersive design, and a welcoming sense of community. With its prime location in the heart of Downtown Dubai, Ram & Roll is set to become one of the city’s most exciting dining destinations for both residents and visitors.
About Gastronaut Hospitality
Gastronaut Hospitality is a Dubai-based hospitality group renowned for creating, managing, and consulting on innovative F&B brands. Founded by Ahmed Oytun Cacir, the company has launched original concepts including Trove in Dubai Mall and BohoX on MBR Boulevard, alongside previously owned brands Lezzet and Nefes.
Gastronaut blends operational expertise, creative storytelling, and experiential design to deliver immersive dining experiences that resonate locally and globally. Its consultancy division partners with investors to develop and launch homegrown brands, offering end-to-end solutions from concept creation to operational execution. Gastronaut Hospitality continues to shape Dubai’s culinary landscape with bold, forward-thinking concepts.