Japanese Kitchen, Sushi & Teppanyaki
Tokyo Bay
Share an evening of Japanese flavours, from carefully prepared sushi to lively teppanyaki, in a contemporary dining room overlooking Aurora’s coastal setting.
Japanese Traditions, Shared at the Table
A Different Perspective on Island Dining
Tokyo Bay brings modern Japanese dining to Aurora Anguilla, with a menu designed to be explored together. Set on the upper floor of the resort’s spa building, the restaurant combines a contemporary interior with views across the grounds towards Saint Martin. Sushi and sashimi offer a delicate beginning, while robata dishes, tempura and warming bowls bring different textures and flavours to the table. Guests can also reserve teppanyaki for a more interactive meal. It suits couples interested in a varied dinner, friends sharing several courses and families whose tastes range from familiar cooked dishes to more adventurous selections.
Joe Richardson’s Japanese Culinary Perspective
Executive Chef Joe Richardson trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Oregon, and developed his Japanese culinary expertise in kitchens including Sushi Samba, Zuma and BARMasa. At Tokyo Bay, he combines that background with traditional preparation, seafood sourced internationally and ingredients grown at Aurora. House-made soy sauce and the resort’s own produce give the menu details that belong specifically to this kitchen.
A Japanese Dining Tradition, Renewed
Opened by CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in 2012, Tokyo Bay introduced sushi and teppanyaki as part of the property’s expanding restaurant collection. The restaurant was later reimagined under Aurora Anguilla, returning in December 2022 with Joe Richardson leading the kitchen. Its renewed identity retained a foundation in Japanese techniques while connecting internationally sourced seafood with ingredients grown on the property.
Discover Island Experiences
A Closer Look at Tokyo Bay
Follow the chefs’ preparation from the sushi counter to the teppanyaki grill, where cooking becomes part of the evening. The film introduces Japanese techniques, the presentation of shared dishes and the atmosphere of dining above the resort.
The dinner menu offers several ways to approach Japanese cooking. Nigiri and sashimi include bluefin tuna, king salmon, yellowtail and scallops, while rolled sushi combines seafood with ingredients such as shiso, avocado and citrus. Short-rib dumplings, robata skewers, tempura and ramen broaden the choice for guests who prefer cooked dishes.
Teppanyaki is a separately reserved dining format built around preparation at the grill. Its published menu includes soup, salad, rice and vegetables, followed by a choice of protein and a frozen dessert. Options range from chicken and filet mignon to seafood and vegetables. Select “Experiences” on the reservation page when booking this format.
Sake is a substantial part of the drinks offering. Flights chosen by the sommelier allow guests to compare styles alongside their selected dishes. Japanese beers and whiskies extend the selection, while cocktails introduce ingredients such as yuzu, green tea and tropical fruit.
Desserts continue the Japanese influences, with matcha cake, tofu cheesecake and yuzu gelato among the published choices. A separate children’s menu includes cooked chicken dishes, tempura, rice and sushi rolls, giving families flexibility when ordering together.
For a closer introduction to the kitchen, sushi-making classes are available as an additional booked experience. Guests prepare their own rolls using seafood and farm produce, followed by a further course prepared by the chef and dessert. Arrange the class in advance and confirm its timing, fee and notice requirement directly with Aurora.
The restaurant welcomes visitors staying elsewhere on Anguilla as well as resort guests. Resort-casual dress is specified, and larger groups can contact the dining team for arrangements.