Dubai’s fine dining scene continues to evolve, and in January 2026, Salvaje Dubai reinforces its position as a leading luxury dining destination with Between Flame & Form, an exclusive four-hands dinner taking place on 15 January from 8pm. The one-night-only culinary collaboration brings together Chef Brando Moros and Chef Koyi Tanabe for an immersive gastronomic experience defined by fire, precision and cultural dialogue.
Set within the striking surroundings of Salvaje Dubai, Between Flame & Form is a luxury dining event that explores contrast as a creative force. The experience unites Latin American wood-fired cooking with Japanese-influenced technique, creating a refined yet visceral menu that reflects Dubai’s growing appetite for chef-led, experiential fine dining.
A Culinary Concept Rooted in Fire, Form and Duality
At the heart of Between Flame & Form is the tension between instinct and control. The concept draws on the raw energy of open fire cooking, smoke and bold flavours rooted in Latin American tradition, balanced against Japanese culinary principles of restraint, balance and respect for ingredients.
Chef Koyi Tanabe brings structure and finesse to Latin American flavours, shaping each dish with clarity and discipline. Chef Brando Moros delivers depth and intensity through Colombian wood-fired techniques, using fire as both a cooking method and a narrative device. Together, their four-hands collaboration creates a cohesive menu that moves seamlessly between elegance and power, refinement and expression.
The dining journey has been carefully designed to unfold with intention. Guests are guided from clean, acidic openings through to layered, fire-driven main courses, each dish building upon the last. Fire remains the unifying element throughout the experience, bridging culinary philosophies while allowing flavour to remain the focal point.
Salvaje Dubai as a Destination for Fine Dining in Dubai
This exclusive four-hands dinner further establishes Salvaje Dubai as a culinary-forward destination within the city’s competitive fine dining landscape. Known for its Japanese–Latin fusion and immersive dining atmosphere, Salvaje Dubai continues to attract global culinary talent and host high-level gastronomic collaborations.
With Between Flame & Form, Salvaje Dubai demonstrates its commitment to technique-driven cuisine where flavour is elevated through craftsmanship and fire adds soul. The event marks another milestone in the restaurant’s evolution as a hub for luxury dining experiences in Dubai.
About Chef Brando Moros
Chef Brando Moros is the Head Chef of 11 Woodfire, a Michelin Guide-recognised restaurant and No. 28 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants MENA list. With over 15 years of professional experience, he is widely recognised for his mastery of wood-fired cooking and his ability to elevate simplicity through precision.
Born and raised in Colombia, Chef Brando’s culinary philosophy is deeply connected to heritage, instinct and a profound respect for natural ingredients. Fire plays a central role in his cooking, not only as a technique but as a storyteller. His dishes are defined by smoky aromas, bold charred flavours and refined execution, transforming humble elements into expressive, memorable creations that balance comfort with sophistication.
About Chef Koyi Tanabe
Chef Koyi Tanabe is the Executive Chef of SLVJ Group Dubai, overseeing culinary operations at both Salvaje Dubai and Arrogante Dubai. With more than 16 years of international experience, he brings a global perspective grounded in technical precision and creative clarity.
Born in Peru to Japanese heritage, Chef Koyi’s culinary identity is shaped by discipline, seasonality and respect for ingredients, values inherited from his Japanese grandmother, alongside the bold flavours and expressive creativity of Peruvian cuisine. At Salvaje Dubai, he refines the restaurant’s signature Japanese–Latin fusion through structure and restraint. At Arrogante Dubai, he reinterprets Italian culinary traditions through a contemporary lens.
Across both concepts, Chef Koyi’s cooking reflects a philosophy rooted in heritage, cultural dialogue and thoughtful execution, positioning him as a key figure in Dubai’s modern fine dining scene.
