Bentoya Kitchen Sheikh Zayed Road

Name: Bentoya Kitchen Sheikh Zayed Road
Address: Block D,Al Kawakeb Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143430222

DIFC

Japanese restaurant Open now 04 343 0222

Bentoya Kitchen is a casual Japanese restaurant in DIFC, known for sushi, ramen and a broad menu at reasonable prices. Reviews especially point to fresh salmon sushi, comforting ramen and a business lunch that includes a starter, main course, drink and ice cream.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

1,216 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh Salmon

The salmon sushi is praised for fresh fish, well-balanced rice and an appealing texture.

Good Ramen

Ramen is repeatedly described as flavorful and well prepared, with rich broth and good noodles.

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What to Eat at Bentoya Kitchen Sheikh Zayed Road

These items at Bentoya Kitchen Sheikh Zayed Road got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Business lunch Net +3

“I tried their business lunch and it was amazing — a complete set with starter, main course, drink, and even ice cream at the end worth AED 50!!! Great value for money and delicious authentic flavors.”
Gyoza Net +2

“Tasty sushi! This is our go-to restaurant whenever we’re craving sushi and gyoza. We usually order from them and have it delivered to our office, or even to the venue when we have events. Their sushi and gyoza are some of the best we’ve tried.”
Takoyaki Net +2

“😍 The takoyaki was crispy outside and soft inside, and the ramen was so comforting and flavorful — all at such a good price.”

Honorable mentions (22)

Avocado ebi tempura Net +1

“We recommend you try their crunchy tuna roll,avocado ebi tempura,ebi gyoza,spicy seafood salad,Tofu nuggets sushi,salmon teriyaki etc.I cant point out as one dish because everything was too good including their fresh and refreshing drinks.”
Beef curry Net +1

“Beef curry was very good, something different indeed!”
California reverse Net +1

“As always, Bentoya is amazingly good. I had grilled karubi and california reverse.”
Chicken cheese curry rice Net +1

“The chicken cheese curry rice was very filling, enough for two people or even four if you’re sharing.”
Chicken ramen Net +1

“I got the chicken ramen , it was rich and the chicken was nice.”
Chicken skewers Net +1

“Chicken Skewers are always tasty from here, but definitely recommend the wagyu skewers on top!”
Crunchy tuna roll Net +1

“We recommend you try their crunchy tuna roll,avocado ebi tempura,ebi gyoza,spicy seafood salad,Tofu nuggets sushi,salmon teriyaki etc.I cant point out as one dish because everything was too good including their fresh and refreshing drinks.”
Ebi gyoza Net +1

“We recommend you try their crunchy tuna roll,avocado ebi tempura,ebi gyoza,spicy seafood salad,Tofu nuggets sushi,salmon teriyaki etc.I cant point out as one dish because everything was too good including their fresh and refreshing drinks.”
Fried rice Net +1

“My friend had ramen and fried rice and both were also good (too bad I wasn’t able to take photos of his orders).”
Grilled karubi Net +1

“As always, Bentoya is amazingly good. I had grilled karubi and california reverse.”
Katsu curry Net +1

“I had Katsu Curry and Wonton Soup and they were amazing.”
Miso soup Net +1

“The miso soup was sooo good, yum yum 🤍 and the sushi was fresh and satisfying.”
Mochi Net +1

“Mochi is an always for me whenever I go here, I tried ordering it but the plating is better if you eat the mochi in their restaurant since it’s quite special.”
Rice cake Net +1

“The food was very yummy I have tried lemonade and sushi selection and a dessert the rice cake the green one was TOP yummy delicious.”
Salmon teriyaki Net +1

“We recommend you try their crunchy tuna roll,avocado ebi tempura,ebi gyoza,spicy seafood salad,Tofu nuggets sushi,salmon teriyaki etc.I cant point out as one dish because everything was too good including their fresh and refreshing drinks.”
Sashimi Net +1

“I loved the sashimi and ramen - Chef Mao’s recommendation did not disappoint.”
Spicy seafood salad Net +1

“We recommend you try their crunchy tuna roll,avocado ebi tempura,ebi gyoza,spicy seafood salad,Tofu nuggets sushi,salmon teriyaki etc.I cant point out as one dish because everything was too good including their fresh and refreshing drinks.”
Teriyaki beef bento Net +1

“I tried the Wagyu Kalbi Bento and the Teriyaki Beef Bento with Japanese juice, and everything was super delicious.”
Tofu nuggets sushi Net +1

“We recommend you try their crunchy tuna roll,avocado ebi tempura,ebi gyoza,spicy seafood salad,Tofu nuggets sushi,salmon teriyaki etc.I cant point out as one dish because everything was too good including their fresh and refreshing drinks.”
Wagyu kalbi bento Net +1

“I tried the Wagyu Kalbi Bento and the Teriyaki Beef Bento with Japanese juice, and everything was super delicious.”
Wagyu skewers Net +1

“Chicken Skewers are always tasty from here, but definitely recommend the wagyu skewers on top!”
Wonton soup Net +1

“I had Katsu Curry and Wonton Soup and they were amazing.”

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Lemonade Net +1

“The food was very yummy I have tried lemonade and sushi selection and a dessert the rice cake the green one was TOP yummy delicious.”
Yuzu drink Net +1

“Surprisingly, the highlight was the Yuzu drink, super refreshing and well-balanced.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Agedashi tofu Net −1

“Ordered the agedashi tofu. But unfortunately this didn't meet the standard. Tofu was hard, the tempura covering was thick and the soy likely had some fish sauce flavouring.”
Maki rolls Net −1

“Me and my family used to love Bentoya. We would come so often and enjoy all the maki rolls and the spicy crunchy shrimp.”
Unagi rice Net −1

“Food was okay, the unagi rice came in a large portion, though the eel didn’t taste quite like the authentic Japanese version.”
Wafu salad Net −1

“I ordered wafu salad, it came with 2 sticks of crab which I can buy from any supermarket. I ended up eating cabbage.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask First. If you need help with chopsticks, ask for the automatic ones; the restaurant can provide them.

Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find a parking slot, as a family visit specifically mentioned difficulty locating one.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Block D,Al Kawakeb Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai

04 343 0222

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Quality Swings

One returning family reported that salmon, sushi rice and spicy shrimp tasted old or bland during a later visit.

Parking Difficulty

Finding a parking slot can require patience, especially around busy periods.

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The Bottom Line

Bentoya Kitchen is a casual Japanese restaurant in DIFC with a wide-ranging menu and a long-running, down-to-earth feel. You can come for sushi, ramen, gyoza, rice bowls or bento boxes; reviews are especially enthusiastic about the fresh salmon, flavorful ramen and gyoza that regulars order for offices and events. The business lunch is the clearest value play.

One reviewer described a complete set with starter, main course, drink and ice cream for AED 50, while another praised the lunch-set value and takoyaki. Portions can be generous too: the chicken cheese curry rice was considered large enough for sharing. The manga collection and family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere add character without making the restaurant feel formal.

There are a few practical caveats. Parking can take patience, and the decor is simple and somewhat dated; one review also raised cleanliness concerns. Food quality is not described as perfectly consistent: a returning customer reported old-tasting salmon, sticky rice and bland spicy shrimp, while other diners found the sushi notably fresh.

If you have dietary concerns, ask about sauces, since one vegetarian reviewer detected fish-sauce flavour in the agedashi tofu. For a first visit, the lunch set, ramen or salmon sushi are sensible starting points.