5 Best Japanese Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Dubai's Japanese food scene runs from all-you-can-eat wagyu grills to a quiet ramen counter tucked inside a hotel lobby, and picking wrong means a wasted booking on a night out. Between them, the Japanese restaurants in Dubai on this page have logged nearly 12,000 Google reviews, and every single one holds a rating of 4.7 or higher, so the real decision here is about format and price, not quality.

Short answer: Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant leads with a 4.8 rating across 4,330 reviews, built on its unlimited wagyu and hotpot promos inside the Anantara Downtown Hotel. Fujiya Downtown and MaKiRa follow close behind at 4.7 and 4.9, with MaKiRa's ramen-and-maki counter the smallest and most tightly rated of the group. Expect to pay roughly AED 150-350 per person depending on format, more for wagyu hotpot nights.

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Dubai's Japanese restaurants, side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 1st Branch Business Bay	4.8 ★	4,330	Unlimited wagyu hotpot and grill	View ›
2	Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai	4.7 ★	2,850	Izakaya hotpot and barbecue near Dubai Mall	View ›
3	MaKiRa	4.9 ★	1,918	Ramen and maki rolls inside Dusit Thani	View ›
4	Konnichiwa Restaurant	4.7 ★	1,579	Sushi and grill on Al Wasl Road	View ›
5	itadaku	4.8 ★	1,166	Small-plate, family-run Japanese in Jumeirah	View ›

5 Best Japanese Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 1st Branch Business Bay

4.84,330 Google reviews

Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant sits inside the Anantara Downtown Hotel and runs an unlimited-dining concept built around Japanese Wagyu hotpot and grill, alongside a full sushi and ramen menu. It bills itself as an authentic Japanese dining experience, with promos like an A5 Japanese Wagyu Unlimited package that includes three hours of unlimited beef, seafood, and broth. The restaurant takes bookings through WhatsApp and Google, and also delivers via Deliveroo, Talabat, Careem, and Noon.

What people praise

Wagyu hotpot and grill quality gets called out repeatedly, with reviewers calling the meat tender and the broth flavorful
Sushi is described as fresh and well-prepared
Staff are named and praised often, a sign of consistent, attentive service
Unlimited-dining format suits groups and celebrations

Worth knowing

The hotpot and grill format is built for a lively group meal more than a quiet dinner for two

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume4,330 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The biggest review base on this page by a wide margin, and the rating holds up at 4.8. If you want an all-you-can-eat wagyu night, this is the strongest-proven pick here.

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Anantara Downtown Hotel Lobby - Al A'amal St - Business Bay - Dubai

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai

4.72,850 Google reviews

Fujiya Downtown is one of two Fujiya locations in Dubai (the other at the Millennium Airport Hotel), operating inside the Swissotel Al Murooj opposite Dubai Mall. The restaurant describes itself as an authentic Japanese izakaya, serving yakitori, tempura, katsu sando, sashimi, wagyu, yakiniku barbecue, ramen, and shabu-shabu hotpot, alongside a sake list. It also runs a Japanese brunch and offers delivery.

What people praise

Unlimited wagyu hotpot and barbecue draws strong praise for the beef quality and broth
Reviewers describe the izakaya atmosphere and Mount Fuji-mural decor as feeling like the real thing
Service is called warm and quick, with staff greeting and helping from the first minute
Sushi and salads win over reviewers who came in skeptical of raw fish

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged the dining room as loud and packed, better suited to a group dinner than a quiet night

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume2,850 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: Nearly 2,850 reviews at 4.7 makes this the second-deepest track record on the page. A close second to Kimuraya for the unlimited-hotpot crowd, with the Downtown location closer to Dubai Mall.

Website Book now +97145477171 Directions

Swiss Hotel - Al Mustaqbal St - near to Double Decker Pub - Trade Center Second - Dubai

#3🕑 Open 2 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

MaKiRa

4.91,918 Google reviews

MaKiRa is the in-house Japanese restaurant at the Dusit Thani Dubai hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, built around maki rolls and ramen. Guests can sit at the counter to watch the chefs or take a table among the restaurant's ramen-inspired decor. It keeps limited hours, open only Tuesdays and Saturdays evenings, with reservations taken by email or phone.

What people praise

Ramen is repeatedly called the best in Dubai by returning reviewers
Sushi rolls and maki get consistent five-star mentions
Manager and staff are named and thanked often, a sign of attentive, repeat-friendly service
Fast service even when the counter is busy

Worth knowing

Open only two evenings a week, so it takes planning ahead

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,918 · 86th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, and it holds across 1,918 reviews. Worth building your evening around given the limited Tuesday and Saturday hours.

Website Book now +97143174515 Directions

Lobby Level, Dusit Thani Dubai - 133 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center Second - DIFC - Dubai

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Konnichiwa Restaurant

4.71,579 Google reviews

Konnichiwa Restaurant is a Japanese spot on Al Wasl Road serving sushi, tataki, and grilled dishes including a wagyu striploin steak, alongside a matcha and specialty drinks menu. Google lists no active website for the restaurant. It's open daily from midday to midnight.

What people praise

California rolls, beef tataki, and crab salad get specific praise from reviewers
Named staff are thanked repeatedly for attentive, friendly service
The wagyu striploin steak stands out as a recommended order
Reviewers note reasonable prices for the quality

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,579 · 81st

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid 4.7 across 1,579 reviews, with a menu that ranges wider than most sushi spots into steaks and specialty drinks. A dependable Al Wasl option, even without a website to browse ahead of time.

Book now +97145681145 Directions

525 Al Wasl Rd - Al Wasl - Dubai

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

itadaku

4.81,166 Google reviews

itadaku is a family-run Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah 1, describing itself as ingredient-driven and authentic, with an Instagram bio noting a 2024 dining award. It runs a tasting-menu style format with dishes like Shake Yuan Yaki fish and Hokkaido milk ice cream, and keeps shorter hours than most on this page, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

What people praise

Reviewers single out the fish preparation and desserts, including the Hokkaido milk and Hojicha ice cream
Staff are called attentive and helpful even without being individually named
Several reviewers describe the food as feeling authentically Tokyo-style

Worth knowing

A couple of reviewers found the tasting-menu pricing steep for the portion size, with one citing AED 1,300 for two on the tasting menu
One reviewer was charged extra for a side of cucumber, which read as petty to them

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,166 · 47th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The smallest review base on this page at 1,166, but the 4.8 rating holds up. Best for a quieter, more intimate meal than the hotpot-and-grill spots above it.

Website Book now +97142236122 Directions

32c Al Wasl Rd - Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai

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How we rank these restaurants

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many diners actually rated the place, weighted against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating built on thousands of reviews scores stronger than the same rating on a handful. Recency checks how many reviews have come in lately, and completeness checks whether a working website, phone number, and hours are on file. No restaurant can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a Japanese restaurant cost in Dubai? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on format. Unlimited hotpot and grill nights run higher per person than an a la carte sushi or ramen meal, and drinks add up fast at hotel-based restaurants.

Job	Typical price
A la carte dinner, per person	AED 100 - 250
Unlimited wagyu hotpot/grill, per person	AED 200 - 350
Tasting menu for two	AED 1,200 - 1,300

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported “Price per person” figures on each restaurant’s own Google Business Profile.

Japanese restaurants across Dubai

This list spans Business Bay, Downtown Dubai near Dubai Mall, Trade Center on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl Road, and Jumeirah 1, so wherever you’re searching “Japanese restaurant near me” in Dubai, one of these is a reasonable drive away.

What to ask before you book

Is this an unlimited hotpot/grill format or a la carte, and what’s included?
Do you take walk-ins or is a reservation required?
What’s the dress code, and is there a minimum spend for groups?
Are there vegetarian or non-pork options on the menu?
What are today’s opening hours, especially for restaurants with limited weekly schedules?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these Japanese restaurants?

We pulled every Japanese restaurant in Dubai with a real, current Google Business Profile, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recently customers have been reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page was verified against live Google data in August 2026. We recheck ratings and review counts periodically to keep it current.

Which Japanese restaurant in Dubai is best for a big group?

Kimuraya and Fujiya Downtown both run unlimited wagyu hotpot and grill formats built for group dinners, with three-hour dining windows.

Where can I get quiet, small-plate Japanese food in Dubai?

itadaku in Jumeirah 1 runs a smaller, tasting-menu-style format that suits a quieter meal better than the hotpot-and-grill spots.

The bottom line

For a safe default, Kimuraya’s 4.8 rating across 4,330 reviews makes it the best-proven pick, especially for a group wagyu hotpot night. If you want something quieter, book MaKiRa on one of its two weekly nights or try itadaku’s smaller tasting-menu format, and confirm the format and price per person before you go since it swings widely across this list.

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