Daikan Ramen - Dubai Festival City Mall

Daikan Ramen - Dubai Festival City Mall

Dubai Festival City

Restaurant Open now 04 284 2977

Daikan Ramen is a casual Japanese ramen restaurant in Dubai Festival City Mall, with rich broth, firm noodles and generous bowls. The menu also gives you worthwhile non-ramen choices, including chicken katsu, gyoza and notably crunchy prawn popcorn.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
305 ratings
5★
87%
4★
4%
3★
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The Good Stuff

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Rich broth

Several diners highlight deeply flavoured broth, firm noodles and well-cooked toppings, especially in the OG and shoyu bowls.

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Generous portions

The ramen bowls can be substantial; one diner felt a single bowl could be shared between two women.

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What to Eat at Daikan Ramen - Dubai Festival City Mall

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Daikan Ramen - Dubai Festival City 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

  1. Prawn popcorn Net +4
    “The salad was delicious and rich in sauce, and the prawn popcorn was the best thing I've ever had—crunchy and fresh.”
  2. Daikan og ramen Net +3
    “Daikan Ramen is a total gem! The OG Ramen was rich and creamy—honestly one of the best I've had. The Shoyu Ramen was just as good; classic, savory, and perfectly balanced. The vibe is cool, but the service made it special. Marvin was a superstar! He was super attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. Can’t wait to go back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
  3. Chicken katsu Net +2
    “DELICIOUS, is just the highlight of my experience there. Although the menu doesn't have a lot of items but everything is delicious. I visited with my family we enjoyed the food we ordered: gayoza wagyu, chicken katsu, prawn pop corn, Daikan OG, Spicy miso tantan. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. It was a very nice experience along with great food. Well definitely be visiting again.”
  4. Mazemen ramen Net +2
    “Had the spicy mayo Tantan ramen and Mazemen ramen, both were delicious with good portion sizes.”
  5. Shoyu Net +2
    “The Daikan Special Ramen was a bit salty for our liking, but the Shoyu tasted authentic and satisfying.”
Honorable mentions (18)
  1. Beef don Net +1
    “On the bright side, the new Beef Don was actually quite good!”
  2. Cat su Net +1
    “The food was excellent, Everything was cooked with flavour and service was good. I enjoyed every dish but the curry sauce on the Cat su was the best I've had anywhere. It is a bit pricey but the food was very enjoyable to eat.”
  3. Cheesecake Net +1
    “The cheesecake on the other hand is excellent and worth alone coming here!”
  4. Chef og special Net +1
    “We ordered the chef OG special along with Katsu curry, chicken pot stickers and a hibiscus mint juice. The food was great, with the ramen served in a rich, earthy broth and the katsu served in a large portion.”
  5. Chef's choice ramen Net +1
    “Absolutely incredible experience! The food was amazing—the chef's choice ramen was a standout, and the sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious.”
  6. Chicken katsu with curry Net +1
    “We ordered the chef OG special along with Katsu curry, chicken pot stickers and a hibiscus mint juice. The food was great, with the ramen served in a rich, earthy broth and the katsu served in a large portion.”
  7. Daikan ramen Net +1
    “I tried the Daikan Ramen, Mazemen, and Karaage — all were truly satisfying, even from a Japanese perspective.”
  8. Edamame Net +1
    “We also ordered edamame, which was good, and the gyoza was tasty.”
  9. Matcha tiramisu Net +1
    “My absolute favorite was the matcha tiramisu; it wasn’t too sweet and had the perfect, balanced matcha flavor.”
  10. Miso tantan ramen Net +1
    “We tried both the Daikan OG and the Miso Tantan ramen, and both were excellent. Since I can’t handle spicy food, the team kindly prepared non-spicy versions for us. The only downside was that removing the spice made the saltiness a bit more noticeable, but that’s probably something I can easily adjust next time by asking for it to be less salty.”
  11. Smash burger Net +1
    “I love the smash burger but a pricey.”
  12. Spicy mayo tantan ramen Net +1
    “Had the spicy mayo Tantan ramen and Mazemen ramen, both were delicious with good portion sizes.”
  13. Takoyaki Net +1
    “The karaage is also juicier in this branch plus the takoyaki is loaded with fillings.”
  14. Veg ramen Net +1
    “Food was amazing and even veg ramen is available. Thanks to the hostess and also to Jealyn for the extra support and service, very helpful and friendly! Recommended place!”
  15. Wagyu cubes in ramen Net +1
    “Wagyu Cubes in Ramen were Superb! Truly melts in your mouth. This was the highlight of the meal and elevated the ramen to a premium level.”
  16. Wagyu fried dumplings Net +1
    “Wagyu Fried Dumplings Also very good and a must-try appetizer. High-quality filling and perfectly prepared.”
  17. Crab salad Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “I came to this restaurant twice just to eat the ramen and I absolutely loved it! 🍜✨ The food is delicious, fresh, and you can truly feel it’s made from the heart. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who loves ramen. And their crab salad is one of the best I’ve tried! 🦀🥗”
  18. Daikan bao buns Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “Daikan bao buns are soft, fluffy, and generously filled. The buns have a light, pillowy texture, while the fillings are flavorful and well-seasoned. Balanced sauces and fresh ingredients make them a satisfying, well-executed bite.”
What to Avoid (9)

Food 9

  1. Chef’s special ramen Net −1
    “Very average. We tried 3 types of Ramen and all were average. In the photo is chef’s special ramen, it was told to be spicy but wasn’t spicy at all. Also the chicken was dry,smelly, did not taste fresh, beef was ok and the broth was good but not spicy as it says.”
  2. Butter corn Net −1
    “We also tried the butter corn, which unfortunately didn't taste very fresh.”
  3. Carbonara ramen Net −1
    “I had the carbonara ramen and it was overwhelming.”
  4. Chef og ramen Net −1
    “I visitied Daikan for dinner and tried several distinct dishes from the menu; prawn popcorn, chicken gyoza, Szechuan chili chicken bao, Chef OG Ramen, and Hibiscus Lemonade. Overall the food was great but here are my comments: we asked for spicy ramen and we couldn’t feel the spice even after adding more chili oil, part of the chicken in the ramen wasn’t cooked enough, and the chicken bao was kind of dry and needed more sauce. On the other hand, the gyoza was delicious, and the prawn popcorn has a very crunchy outer crust with a beautiful sauce.”
  5. Daikan special ramen Net −1
    “The Daikan Special Ramen was a bit salty for our liking, but the Shoyu tasted authentic and satisfying.”
  6. Prawn gyoza Net −1
    “We ordered the Chef’s Special Ramen, Smoked Shio Dashi Ramen, and Prawn Gyoza. The ramen broth was decent but lacked depth and richness; I’ve had much better ramen elsewhere at a similar or even lower price. The gyoza was disappointing — it was over-fried and slightly burnt on the edges.”
  7. Smashed cucumber Net −1
    “The smashed cucumber did not seem to have been fresh, and again mostly vinegary.”
  8. Smoked shio dashi Net −1
    “We ordered the Chef’s Special Ramen, Smoked Shio Dashi Ramen, and Prawn Gyoza. The ramen broth was decent but lacked depth and richness; I’ve had much better ramen elsewhere at a similar or even lower price.”
  9. Tan tan ramen Net −1
    “My husband absolutely loves ramen both in Japan and at various other restaurants but for some reason, the ramen flavors here just don’t quite hit the mark for him. On our recent visit, we noticed the menu has changed slightly. The Tan Tan Ramen tastes the same as before, but even after asking for it to be made spicier, the spice level was still extremely mild.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request salt. If ordering a non-spicy bowl, ask for less salt as the seasoning may become more noticeable without the heat.

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Check hours. Confirm opening time before an early visit: one diner was told the restaurant opens at 11:45 rather than 10:00.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Crescent Road
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
04 284 2977
Mon10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Mild spice

Several diners found supposedly spicy ramen far milder than expected, even after adding chilli oil or requesting more heat.

Saltiness

The non-spicy ramen became noticeably saltier for one diner, while another found the Daikan Special Ramen too salty.

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The Bottom Line

Daikan Ramen at Dubai Festival City Mall is a casual Japanese restaurant centred on ramen, with bowls ranging from the Daikan OG and shoyu to spicy miso tantan, mazemen and chef’s specials. The strongest reviews focus on rich, comforting broth, firm noodles and generous portions. Prawn popcorn, chicken gyoza and chicken katsu are useful additions when you want to share a few dishes rather than order ramen alone.

The setting is clean, calm and simply styled, though it is not especially spacious. Seating can be tight, and the wooden chairs and flat sofas have been described as hard; some diners sit in the mall lobby or public seating instead. Service is often quick and attentive, including a report of food arriving in under 10 minutes during a full house.

There are a couple of things to manage. “Spicy” ramen is repeatedly described as mild, so serious heat-seekers may be disappointed. If you ask for a non-spicy bowl, consider requesting less salt because the seasoning can become more noticeable.

Food quality is generally praised but not perfectly consistent: reviews mention over-fried gyoza, dry chicken and disappointing vegetarian dishes. Also check the opening time before an early visit, as one diner was told it starts at 11:45 rather than 10:00.

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