MEI Dubai Introduces Limited-Edition White Truffle Menu at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
White truffle season has arrived in Dubai, and MEI at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam is celebrating with a limited-edition Japanese-inspired menu. Available from mid-October 2026 until the end of the season, the new offering features premium Wagyu, delicate seafood carpaccios and an unusual white truffle dessert.
Known for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, MEI is bringing one of the world’s most prized seasonal ingredients into the spotlight with a selection of dishes designed around the distinctive aroma and earthy flavours of fresh white truffle.
White Truffle Season Arrives at MEI Dubai
Fresh white truffles are celebrated for their intense fragrance, delicate flavour and limited seasonal availability.
Unlike many other ingredients, white truffles are typically shaved over dishes just before serving, allowing their natural aroma to complement the food without overpowering it.
At MEI, the seasonal menu combines this Italian delicacy with Japanese cooking techniques and premium ingredients, including Norwegian salmon, scallops and Japanese Wagyu beef.
What’s on MEI’s White Truffle Menu?
The limited-time menu features a selection of starters, Wagyu-based main courses and a distinctive dessert.
Starters: Seafood Carpaccio and Wagyu Tartare
The menu begins with three dishes highlighting the delicate flavours of white truffle.
- Salmon Carpaccio: Thinly sliced Norwegian salmon served with truffle ponzu.
- Scallops Carpaccio: Lightly torched scallops paired with yuzu, olive oil and freshly shaved white truffle.
- Wagyu Beef Tartare: Finely chopped Japanese Wagyu combined with truffle oil, olive oil and fresh white truffle.
Each dish balances the richness of its main ingredient with the aromatic character of the seasonal truffle.
Main Courses: Premium Wagyu with White Truffle
For the main course, MEI has created three Wagyu dishes featuring fresh white truffle.
- Robatayaki Wagyu Beef Tenderloin: Premium Wagyu tenderloin prepared using Japanese robatayaki grilling techniques and finished with white truffle.
- Wagyu Beef Rib Eye: A rich Wagyu rib eye complemented by freshly shaved white truffle.
- Wagyu Beef Stone Pot Rice: A comforting combination of Wagyu beef, fragrant rice, mushrooms and seasonal white truffle.
The menu brings together Japanese flavours and cooking methods with one of Europe’s most sought-after culinary ingredients.
White Chocolate Soufflé with White Truffle
One of the more unusual additions to the seasonal menu is MEI’s White Chocolate Soufflé, served warm and finished with delicate shavings of white truffle.
The dessert combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the earthy, aromatic character of fresh truffle.
It’s an unexpected way to experience an ingredient more commonly associated with savoury dishes.
Add Fresh White Truffle to Any À La Carte Dish
Guests who prefer ordering from MEI’s regular menu can also enjoy the seasonal ingredient.
Throughout the white truffle season, freshly shaved white truffle will be available as an add-on to any dish from the restaurant’s à la carte menu.
This allows diners to personalise their meal, whether adding truffle to an existing favourite or experimenting with new flavour combinations.
MEI Dubai White Truffle Menu: Dates and Location
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | MEI |
| Location | Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Dubai |
| Experience | Limited-Edition White Truffle Menu |
| Launch | Mid-October 2026 |
| Availability | Until the end of white truffle season, subject to supply |
| Menu Highlights | Seafood carpaccio, Wagyu tartare, Wagyu steaks, stone pot rice and white chocolate soufflé |
| Additional Offering | Fresh white truffle add-on for à la carte dishes |
| Pricing | Not announced |
A Seasonal Japanese Dining Experience in Dubai
With white truffles available for only a limited period each year, MEI’s seasonal menu offers diners an opportunity to experience the ingredient across both traditional and unexpected combinations.
From seafood carpaccios and premium Wagyu to a white chocolate soufflé, the menu explores how fresh white truffle can complement contemporary Japanese cuisine.
The White Truffle Menu is available at MEI, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, from mid-October 2026 until the end of the season. Guests are advised to contact the restaurant directly to confirm availability, pricing and reservations.
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