Akiba Dori - Dubai Hills Mall

Name: Akiba Dori - Dubai Hills Mall
Address: Al Khail Rd, Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971581241909

Dubai

Restaurant 0 581 241 909

Akiba Dori is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Dubai Hills Mall, built around Tokyo-inspired street food and Neapolitan-style pizza. Reviews point especially to the Double Truffle pizza, sushi, ramen and chicken katsu, with neon-heavy design making it a lively stop during a mall visit.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,036 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Pizza standout

The Tokyo-style pizzas are a genuine draw, especially the 5 Formaggi and Double Truffle versions.

Fast service

Several diners found the food and ordering process quick, making it useful for a mall meal or pre-movie bite.

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What to Eat at Akiba Dori - Dubai Hills Mall

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Akiba Dori - Dubai Hills Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

Sashimi salad Net +3

“The Sashimi Salad was good, the apple-ginger dressing was superb!”
Rock shrimps Net +2

“The rock shrimp was also perfectly done!”
Beef sliders Net +2

“Pizza was nothing special but the beef sliders where very tasty and tender.”
Chicken sando Net +2

“We had the Margherita pizza and chicken sando and they were great shareables.”
Lotus cheesecake Net +2

“The food is AMAZING! Hands down the best pizza in town. Also, the lotus cheesecake is so delicious that you're not going to want to share it with anyone.”

Honorable mentions (31)

4 Cheese pizza Net +1

“We tried the 4 cheese pizza and it was incredible. The honey drizzle on top makes it an entree and a dessert all at the same time 🤤”
5 Formaggi Net +1

“Love the funky Tokyo design and the food is awesome! Do make sure you try the Tokyo style pizza especially the 5 Formaggi!”
Beef katsu sando Net +1

“The beef katsu sando is actually the best from all Akiba Dori. I love how they slice the sandwich into 4 little pieces which are easier to eat.”
Beef soy kimchi ramen Net +1

“We tried Chicken Soy and Beef Soy Kimchi Ramen and it was delightful to eat, though the ramen color can still be improve to make it appetizing.”
Brownie Net +1

“Thank you for the manager Ronaldo for the amazing recommendations in Akiba Dori Dubai hills loved the lemon mint no sugar and the Sashimi salade , the pizza was really different , how hidden gem talented and new Japanese brand ,the beef was brillant the veggies curry salades was wow , amazing choices lovely quality and really the talented Ronaldo served us very well the cheese cake was wonderful the brownie also tasted marvellous . Thank you for Having the chance to try such a hidden gem like Akiba Dori, thank you Ronaldo for being such wonderful face of the brand proud of you , much recommended كفو و الله”
Bufala Net +1

“We ordered the truffle pizza but it wasn’t available so we went with the Bufala. The crust is great - make sure to add some chili oil to it for a nick kick!”
Cheese cake Net +1

“Thank you for the manager Ronaldo for the amazing recommendations in Akiba Dori Dubai hills loved the lemon mint no sugar and the Sashimi salade , the pizza was really different , how hidden gem talented and new Japanese brand ,the beef was brillant the veggies curry salades was wow , amazing choices lovely quality and really the talented Ronaldo served us very well the cheese cake was wonderful the brownie also tasted marvellous . Thank you for Having the chance to try such a hidden gem like Akiba Dori, thank you Ronaldo for being such wonderful face of the brand proud of you , much recommended كفو و الله”
Chicken katsu curry Net +1

“We ordered the Seafood Chahan and Chicken Katsu Curry for the mains, both dishes are packed with just the right amount of flavor.”
Chicken soy ramen Net +1

“We tried Chicken Soy and Beef Soy Kimchi Ramen and it was delightful to eat, though the ramen color can still be improve to make it appetizing.”
Crispy chicken sando Net +1

“Good place and nice staff.. we ordered rock shrimps, beef gyoza, crispy chicken sando, and dynamite rolls. All was tasty, but the gyoza was average.”
Double truffle pizza with burrata Net +1

“The double truffle pizza with burrata was the highlight of our experience.”
Dynamite rolls Net +1

“Good place and nice staff.. we ordered rock shrimps, beef gyoza, crispy chicken sando, and dynamite rolls. All was tasty, but the gyoza was average.”
Dynamite shrimp roll Net +1

“The dynamite shrimp roll? Absolute 🔥, folks.”
Katsu chicken curry Net +1

“Don't sleep on the katsu chicken curry, either. Rich, flavorful, and a spoonful of 'yum'.”
Katsu sando Net +1

“Tried the rock shrimps, tuna tacos, katsu sando for starters and black angus curry and chicken katsu curry for mains. Wouldn’t recommend the tuna tacos as I’ve had better. The Sando(sandwich) was really nice.”
Lemon mint no sugar Net +1

“Thank you for the manager Ronaldo for the amazing recommendations in Akiba Dori Dubai hills loved the lemon mint no sugar and the Sashimi salade , the pizza was really different , how hidden gem talented and new Japanese brand ,the beef was brillant the veggies curry salades was wow , amazing choices lovely quality and really the talented Ronaldo served us very well the cheese cake was wonderful the brownie also tasted marvellous . Thank you for Having the chance to try such a hidden gem like Akiba Dori, thank you Ronaldo for being such wonderful face of the brand proud of you , much recommended كفو و الله”
Margherita pizza Net +1

“We had the Margherita pizza and chicken sando and they were great shareables.”
Meat sando Net +1

“Food: 5/5 , loved the sushi and meat sando.”
Mushroom and truffle pizza Net +1

“We ordered the mushroom and truffle pizza and it was absolutely insane. As a pure carnivore I was very hesitant to try this. But I was literally blown away by the taste and quality, especially of the cheese.”
Napolitano pizza Net +1

“I have never seen a Japanese restaurant serving Napolitano Pizza. But anyway that's what they do and they do it amazingly.”
Salmon sashimi Net +1

“The salmon sashimi and tuna roll were fresh, but service was a little lacking. It might be because it’s still relatively early days.”
Seafood chahan Net +1

“We ordered the Seafood Chahan and Chicken Katsu Curry for the mains, both dishes are packed with just the right amount of flavor.”
Soft serve ice cream Net +1

“The soft serve ice cream was delicious 😆”
Special fries with all the sauces Net +1

“The edamame was ok, but the special fries with all the sauces pretty good”
Tan tan ramen Net +1

“The ramen we had, Tan Tan Ramen, was definitely 10/10.”
The micks pizza Net +1

“We had ordered The Micks pizza and Akiba Rock Shrimps. Nice ambience. Good quality pizza base. Genuinely appetizing food and appealing service.”
Tuna roll Net +1

“The salmon sashimi and tuna roll were fresh, but service was a little lacking. It might be because it’s still relatively early days.”
Veggies curry salades Net +1

“Thank you for the manager Ronaldo for the amazing recommendations in Akiba Dori Dubai hills loved the lemon mint no sugar and the Sashimi salade , the pizza was really different , how hidden gem talented and new Japanese brand ,the beef was brillant the veggies curry salades was wow , amazing choices lovely quality and really the talented Ronaldo served us very well the cheese cake was wonderful the brownie also tasted marvellous . Thank you for Having the chance to try such a hidden gem like Akiba Dori, thank you Ronaldo for being such wonderful face of the brand proud of you , much recommended كفو و الله”
Weekly lunch deal Net +1

“It was my 1st time to eat here. I ordered their weekly lunch deal and i was satisfied. The prices are not that high. I loved the ambiance and the server.”
Beef gyoza Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Good place and nice staff.. we ordered rock shrimps, beef gyoza, crispy chicken sando, and dynamite rolls. All was tasty, but the gyoza was average.”
Edamame Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The edamame was ok, but the special fries with all the sauces pretty good”

Drinks 2

Fresh lemonade Net +1

“We ordered for the chicken sando which was served with fries and truth be told, this meal is mouthwatering. My friend had a mint lemonade and I settled for the fresh lemonade which were also made to perfection.”
Mint lemonade Net +1

“We ordered for the chicken sando which was served with fries and truth be told, this meal is mouthwatering. My friend had a mint lemonade and I settled for the fresh lemonade which were also made to perfection.”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Beef sando Net −1

“We also ordered the beef sando which had a nice flavor but it was barely a 100g of beef on a tiny piece of bread with a drizzle of sauce. That’s that.”
Buffalo cheese Net −1

“Now the big surprise here was the pizza. That’s the star of the show according to what we’ve been told by the waiter. This was a major disappointment! We hated every bite of it and had to force ourselves to eat as many as we can because we were starving. The truffle flavor was mild to say the least and the burratta cheese / buffalo cheese was still FROZEN! The dough was super glutinous and was very chewy. Nothing like an Italian pizza for sure! Definitely not recommended unless you like bland, cold food.”
Burger Net −1

“Burger tastes like a frozen pack from a supermarket.”
Burratta cheese Net −1

“Now the big surprise here was the pizza. That’s the star of the show according to what we’ve been told by the waiter. This was a major disappointment! We hated every bite of it and had to force ourselves to eat as many as we can because we were starving. The truffle flavor was mild to say the least and the burratta cheese / buffalo cheese was still FROZEN! The dough was super glutinous and was very chewy. Nothing like an Italian pizza for sure! Definitely not recommended unless you like bland, cold food.”
Chicken fingers with waffle fries kids menu Net −1

“Chicken fingers with waffle fries kids menu Beef donburi Rock shrimps Chicken sliders Mixed ice cream The best one amongst all was beef donburi. Chicken sliders look like a joke. See photo. Kids chicken fingers were super dry. Ice cream is literally an ice. We couldn’t finish none of the dishes.”
Chicken sliders Net −1

“Chicken fingers with waffle fries kids menu Beef donburi Rock shrimps Chicken sliders Mixed ice cream The best one amongst all was beef donburi. Chicken sliders look like a joke. See photo. Kids chicken fingers were super dry. Ice cream is literally an ice. We couldn’t finish none of the dishes.”
Crab salad Net −1

“Pizza over glorified and Crab salad was more like a Russian salad.”
Furikake fries Net −1

“Also had the Furikake fries, they were a tiny bit oily.”
Mixed ice cream Net −1

“Chicken fingers with waffle fries kids menu Beef donburi Rock shrimps Chicken sliders Mixed ice cream The best one amongst all was beef donburi. Chicken sliders look like a joke. See photo. Kids chicken fingers were super dry. Ice cream is literally an ice. We couldn’t finish none of the dishes.”
Tuna tacos Net −1

“Tried the rock shrimps, tuna tacos, katsu sando for starters and black angus curry and chicken katsu curry for mains. Wouldn’t recommend the tuna tacos as I’ve had better. The Sando(sandwich) was really nice.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try 5 Formaggi. If pizza is your priority, start with the Tokyo-style 5 Formaggi, one reviewer’s specific recommendation.

Check lunch. Ask about the AED 49 Weekday Lunch Offer; it covered a main such as Seafood Chahan or Chicken Katsu Curry.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Khail Rd

0 581 241 909

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Common Concerns

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Price concerns

Some diners consider the prices high, particularly when portions feel small.

Drink costs

Soft drinks do not come with free refills, and one review found them quite expensive.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 49

Weekday Lunch Offer

“We got the AED 49 Weekday Lunch Offer and boy we were sinfully sated!! It was a great value for money”

Google review · February 2024

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The Bottom Line

Akiba Dori is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Dubai Hills Mall where the menu moves beyond standard sushi. You can order sushi, Tan Tan Ramen, chicken katsu curry, sandos and Tokyo-style pizza; the Double Truffle and 5 Formaggi pizzas are the clearest review-backed reasons to visit. The AED 49 Weekday Lunch Offer was also described as good value, with Seafood Chahan and Chicken Katsu Curry as mains.

The setting is part of the appeal. Neon lights, playful Tokyo-inspired decor and little decorative lights give it a lively, distinctive feel, while several diners praised the quick service. It can suit families too: reviews mention a children’s sushi option and noodles prepared with sauce on the side for a baby.

The portions were described as shareable by one lunch group. Expect some inconsistency. Rock shrimp, gyoza, tuna tacos and children’s dishes received mixed feedback, and one visit involved slow, inattentive service.

Prices can feel high for the portion size; soft drinks are not free-refill and were called expensive. Pizza opinions are divided, so check availability and consider adding chilli oil if you order it. The restaurant also makes sense as a casual stop before a movie at the mall.