Vacationers heading to Aruba for Yeshiva Week have a major on-property kosher dining lineup to look forward to, with Akimori Sushi from New York returning to the Hyatt Regency Aruba for guests spending winter break on the island. Akimori is back for its third year at the resort, running sushi service at multiple venues throughout the property, alongside a full schedule of kosher-certified restaurant options for families staying at the Hyatt.
For this kosher program, the Hyatt Regency Aruba kosher food offerings run from Wednesday, January 15, 2025 through Friday, January 24, 2025, covering the peak travel window when many Orthodox Jewish families arrive for Yeshiva Week.
Al Fresco Bar (Akimori Sushi)
Al Fresco Bar will feature Akimori Sushi as part of the resort’s kosher dining program.
Cuisine: Sushi (Akimori)
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
Ruinas Del Mar Restaurant (Italian Dairy)
Ruinas Del Mar will be offering an Italian dairy kosher dining option with expanded hours across the week. Reservations are required for dinner service.
Cuisine: Italian (Dairy)
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Daily)
Lunch: Sunday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dinner: Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Saturday: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Reservation required)
Palms Bar (Akimori Sushi + Palms Restaurant Offerings)
Palms Bar will offer Akimori Sushi during the afternoon window, plus select food options from Palms Restaurant earlier in the day.
Cuisine: Sushi (Akimori) 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, plus select offerings from Palms Restaurant 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours:
Sunday – Friday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Balashi Grill (Meat)
Balashi Grill will serve kosher meat grill options for both lunch and dinner, with dinner service available Sunday through Thursday.
Cuisine: Grill (Meat)
Hours:
Lunch: Sunday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: Closed
Dinner: Sunday – Thursday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Friday & Saturday: Closed
Piccolo (Reservation Required)
Piccolo will operate as the resort’s kosher steakhouse option, with reservations required. It will also offer a Saturday buffet service in the afternoon.
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Friday: Closed
Saturday (Buffet): 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pier Bar (Akimori Sushi)
Pier Bar will offer Akimori Sushi during select afternoon and evening hours earlier in the week.
Cuisine: Sushi (Akimori)
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: Closed
Kadushi Juice Bar (Juices & Smoothies)
For lighter daytime options, Kadushi Juice Bar will be open daily for smoothies and juices.
Cuisine: Juices & Smoothies
Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily)
Pizza Station
Pizza Station will operate late into the night on most days, with adjusted hours on Friday and Saturday night.
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Shawarma Bar
Shawarma Bar will provide another reliable kosher option throughout the day, with Friday and Saturday night adjustments.
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Grab & Go at Shoco Market (Lobby)
Grab-and-go kosher options will be available at Shoco Market in the lobby, including salads and sushi for guests who want something quick between activities.
Grab & Go offerings: Salads and sushi
Location: Shoco Market (Lobby)
Hours:
6:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Daily)
New for This Year: ShinSen Joins the Kosher Dining Lineup (Jan 14–24 Only)
One of the biggest updates for this year’s Yeshiva Week program is the addition of ShinSen, a sushi-focused dining venue at the Hyatt Regency Aruba that is being included as part of the kosher operation for the first time.
During the Yeshiva Week kosher window, ShinSen will operate as a kosher dinner option with the Akimori team, giving guests another on-property setting for sushi beyond the existing venues that have been running in previous years.
Cuisine: Sushi (Akimori at ShinSen during Yeshiva Week)
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
It is important for travelers to note that ShinSen is only kosher from January 14 through January 24. After the Yeshiva Week dates end, the Hyatt will resume operating its own sushi restaurant at that location, and it will not be kosher.
Limited Kosher Offerings After January 24, 2025
Guests staying beyond Friday, January 24 should plan carefully, because beginning Saturday, January 25, 2025, kosher options at the hotel become limited to the schedule below.
Saturday (1/25) Breakfast – Palms Restaurant | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Saturday (1/25) Lunch – Palms Restaurant | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday (1/25) Late Lunch – Ruinas | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday (1/25) Dinner – Ruinas | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday (1/26) Breakfast – Ruinas | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Synagogue and Shabbat Services at the Resort
For guests staying at the Hyatt Regency Aruba during Yeshiva Week, the resort will have an on-site synagogue operating daily through January 26 at the Padu conference rooms on the lower level.
Weekday minyanim will be held at:
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
For Shabbat, the resort will have a designated candle lighting table set up at the synagogue on Friday afternoon. Guests are asked not to light any flame in their rooms.
Candle lighting and Mincha times:
Friday, January 17: 6:17 PM
Friday, January 24: 6:20 PM
For guests signed up for Shabbat dinner, dinner will be served at 7:15 PM, following Shabbat services, either in the Main Ballroom or Ruinas del Mar Restaurant on the lower level.
