Cajun Seafood
The Cajun seafood is praised for fresh seafood, well-cooked ingredients and a flavorful signature sauce.
Empress Palace Restaurant
Dubai 61
Empress Palace Restaurant is an Asian restaurant in Dubai 61, with Japanese, Korean and seafood dishes represented in the reviews. Diners particularly return for baked sushi and Cajun seafood, while takoyaki and lobster seafood buckets give first-time visitors easy starting points.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
885 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Baked Sushi
Baked sushi stands out for its fresh, flavorful preparation and careful delivery packaging.
Real Octopus
The takoyaki includes noticeable octopus pieces, rather than just a smooth filling.
Sharing Portions
The boodle fight meal was described as generous enough to fill a group and presented for sharing.
Friendly Service
Several diners mention kind, attentive staff, including welcoming service during both dine-in and delivery orders.
Cosy Setting
Reviews describe an aesthetic Japanese-style interior with a welcoming atmosphere and diamond paintings.
What to Eat at Empress Palace Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Empress Palace Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Empress Palace Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Baked sushi Net +8
“And when I tried it, I must say it is one of the best Baked Sushi and Chicken Wings I’ve ever tried. I tried all flavors of baked sushi and all is perfect!”
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Review excerpts
“And when I tried it, I must say it is one of the best Baked Sushi and Chicken Wings I’ve ever tried. I tried all flavors of baked sushi and all is perfect!”March 2023
“My fave is the Yummy baked sushi!”November 2023
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Takoyaki Net +6
“Their food is absolutely amazing! 🤩 My favorite is the takoyaki… but honestly, everything on the menu is so good. The takoyaki is definitely my top 1 though. No words can truly explain how much I enjoyed their food!”
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Review excerpts
“Their food is absolutely amazing! 🤩 My favorite is the takoyaki… but honestly, everything on the menu is so good. The takoyaki is definitely my top 1 though. No words can truly explain how much I enjoyed their food!”May 2026
“Also tried their takoyaki which is tasty.”August 2023
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Boodle fight meal Net +2
“We ordered the boodle fight meal, and it was absolutely delicious! The portions were generous — definitely enough to make your tummy full and happy. The presentation was impressive and perfect for sharing with family or friends. On top of that, the staff were very accommodating and friendly, which made the whole dining experience even better. Highly recommended!😊”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the boodle fight meal, and it was absolutely delicious! The portions were generous — definitely enough to make your tummy full and happy. The presentation was impressive and perfect for sharing with family or friends. On top of that, the staff were very accommodating and friendly, which made the whole dining experience even better. Highly recommended!😊”July 2025
“We love to eat seafood buckets and boodle fight and them including lobster in it is such a treat for us considering the very affordable price.”August 2024
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Chicken wings in honey sriracha Net +2
“I had an amazing experience at Empress! The menu offers a fantastic blend of fresh seafood and authentic Japanese dishes + Asian foods na sobrang fav ko! Special mention na ang Chicken Wings. I highly recommend the chicken wings in honey sriracha, ooops and their seafood in a bucket, the lobster 😋 – they’re packed with flavor and perfectly crafted.”
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Review excerpts
“I had an amazing experience at Empress! The menu offers a fantastic blend of fresh seafood and authentic Japanese dishes + Asian foods na sobrang fav ko! Special mention na ang Chicken Wings. I highly recommend the chicken wings in honey sriracha, ooops and their seafood in a bucket, the lobster 😋 – they’re packed with flavor and perfectly crafted.”February 2025
“First word came out to my mouth delicious. I like the way they cook the seafood cajun feast, i love also the chicken wings honey sriracha flavor their food will tell you to comeback again.”July 2022
Honorable mentions (17)
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Baked california Net +1
“Thank you so much to Empress Palace Restaurant! One preggy is satisfied with the cravings🤍 🤭 Tayoki, baked California and scallop is so good 😊”
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Review excerpts
“Thank you so much to Empress Palace Restaurant! One preggy is satisfied with the cravings🤍 🤭 Tayoki, baked California and scallop is so good 😊”April 2026
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Bucket with lobster Net +1
“Quality food with rich perfect blend of cajun on a very impressive bucket with LOBSTER!!!!”
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Review excerpts
“Quality food with rich perfect blend of cajun on a very impressive bucket with LOBSTER!!!!”September 2024
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Buko pandan Net +1
“Everything is awesome lalo na takoyaki ❤️ real octo bits. Perfect combo with red tea. Buko pandan perfect dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“Everything is awesome lalo na takoyaki ❤️ real octo bits. Perfect combo with red tea. Buko pandan perfect dessert.”April 2026
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California maki Net +1
“We ordered Cajun Seafood with Lobster, takoyaki octopus, honey sriracha and california maki. All of it is so worth it.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Cajun Seafood with Lobster, takoyaki octopus, honey sriracha and california maki. All of it is so worth it.”July 2024
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Chicken teriyaki Net +1
“I love the food and ambience.. Chicken teriyaki are tasty and affordable.. They are located at the 2nd floor of Manila building satwa.. The staff are very friendly.. Thank you for the free ice cream”
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Review excerpts
“I love the food and ambience.. Chicken teriyaki are tasty and affordable.. They are located at the 2nd floor of Manila building satwa.. The staff are very friendly.. Thank you for the free ice cream”April 2026
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Couple meal a Net +1
“Super sulit ng Couple Meal A… must try 😊”
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Review excerpts
“Super sulit ng Couple Meal A… must try 😊”July 2026
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Honey sriracha chicken Net +1
“Another personal favorite is their honey sriracha chicken! One of the best flavored chicken I've tried in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“Another personal favorite is their honey sriracha chicken! One of the best flavored chicken I've tried in Dubai.”August 2024
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Jampong Net +1
“Their cajun sauce is the best👌👌👌 Personally one of my favorite from their menu is their jampong, a must try!”
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Review excerpts
“Their cajun sauce is the best👌👌👌 Personally one of my favorite from their menu is their jampong, a must try!”February 2025
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Katsudon Net +1
“I ordered Katsudon, and I was surprised to see how large the serving was. It was scrumptious.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered Katsudon, and I was surprised to see how large the serving was. It was scrumptious.”August 2023
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Lobster seafood in a bucket Net +1
“Their Lobster Seafood in a Bucket is an absolute showstopper—overflowing with juicy lobster, plump shrimp, mussels, and perfectly seasoned goodness. Every bite bursts with rich, buttery flavors that seafood lovers will adore! 🦞🦐🌽”
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Review excerpts
“Their Lobster Seafood in a Bucket is an absolute showstopper—overflowing with juicy lobster, plump shrimp, mussels, and perfectly seasoned goodness. Every bite bursts with rich, buttery flavors that seafood lovers will adore! 🦞🦐🌽”February 2025
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Seafood buckets Net +1
“We love to eat seafood buckets and boodle fight and them including lobster in it is such a treat for us considering the very affordable price.”
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“We love to eat seafood buckets and boodle fight and them including lobster in it is such a treat for us considering the very affordable price.”August 2024
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Sisig Net +1
“The chicken wings and sisig were good.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken wings and sisig were good.”October 2023
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Unagi teriyaki sushi Net +1
“And the unagi teriyaki sushi is delicious as well. I would order it again.”
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Review excerpts
“And the unagi teriyaki sushi is delicious as well. I would order it again.”April 2026
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Beef ramen shoyu Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I visited Empress Palace in Satwa and ordered the Beef Ramen Shoyu. The staff were very accommodating and attentive, making the overall experience pleasant. The ramen was delicious and satisfying. I would recommend this place for those looking for flavorful Asian cuisine and friendly service.”
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Review excerpts
“I visited Empress Palace in Satwa and ordered the Beef Ramen Shoyu. The staff were very accommodating and attentive, making the overall experience pleasant. The ramen was delicious and satisfying. I would recommend this place for those looking for flavorful Asian cuisine and friendly service.”January 2026
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Buchi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We also ordered kani salad, takoyaki, palabok, and buchi, and they were decent.”
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Kani salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We also ordered kani salad, takoyaki, palabok, and buchi, and they were decent.”
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Palabok Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We also ordered kani salad, takoyaki, palabok, and buchi, and they were decent.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Red tea Net +1
“Everything is awesome lalo na takoyaki ❤️ real octo bits. Perfect combo with red tea. Buko pandan perfect dessert.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything is awesome lalo na takoyaki ❤️ real octo bits. Perfect combo with red tea. Buko pandan perfect dessert.”April 2026
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Iced tea Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Paired with iced tea, it’s the perfect combo to cut through the richness and keep everything refreshing.”
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Review excerpts
“Paired with iced tea, it’s the perfect combo to cut through the richness and keep everything refreshing.”May 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Salmon bake sushi Net −1
“The taste of salmon bake sushi was okay but the rice was over cook.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The taste of salmon bake sushi was okay but the rice was over cook.”October 2023
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Seafood mix Net −1
“Had Seafood mix and rice .Rice was good. Cajun sauce was a bit over sweet. I believe If they have used fresh shrimps and squid instead of the frozen one it would have been much tastier.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Had Seafood mix and rice .Rice was good. Cajun sauce was a bit over sweet. I believe If they have used fresh shrimps and squid instead of the frozen one it would have been much tastier.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Sauce. Ask for extra Cajun sauce if needed; one diner says it was provided free with the seafood bucket.
Share A Bucket. The lobster seafood bucket was reported at 99aed for 2–3 people, making it a practical sharing order.
Try Delivery. Baked sushi travels well according to one delivery customer, who specifically praised its neat, secure packing.
Add Rice. If you want more rice and drinks with seafood, one review mentions an extra 10aed for unlimited rice and two iced teas.
Plan the visit
Practical details
same building as Jollibee, Manila Centre - 12A St
Al Satwa - Dubai 61, Dubai
| 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 – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Smaller Portions
One repeat customer reported that the Cajun seafood portions had become noticeably smaller.
Sweet Sauce
One seafood mix review found the Cajun sauce too sweet and questioned whether frozen seafood was used.
Ramen Issue
A diner found the beef in the Shoyu ramen had a burnt flavour, though they were unsure whether it was isolated.
Table Service
One dine-in guest said outside tables were not checked and that they had to go to the counter to pay.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99aed
seafood in a bucket with lobster
“Tried their seafood in a bucket with lobster, 99aed for 2-3 pax”Google review · August 2023
10aed
unli rice + 2 iced tea
“Additional 10aed for unli rice + 2 iced tea”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
Empress Palace Restaurant is an Asian restaurant in Dubai 61 where the reviews point to a broad Japanese, Korean and seafood menu. The clearest reasons to go are the baked sushi, Cajun seafood and takoyaki; beef ramen, bibimbap, jampong and chicken wings give groups plenty of different directions. Seafood is the strongest recurring theme.
Diners mention fresh shrimp and crab, lobster included in the seafood bucket, and a Cajun sauce that many enjoy. The lobster bucket was reported at 99aed for two to three people, while an additional 10aed covered unlimited rice and two iced teas in one older review. Baked sushi also works for delivery, with one customer praising its freshness and careful packing.
The setting gets favourable comments for its Japanese-style atmosphere, diamond paintings and cosy interior, and several diners describe the staff as friendly and attentive. It has also suited family meals and sharing occasions, including a boodle fight meal with generous portions. There are a few cautions.
One customer reported reduced Cajun seafood portions, another found the sauce too sweet and the seafood possibly frozen, and a beef ramen order had a burnt flavour. A separate dine-in review described limited table checks, so counter-style service may occasionally require a little initiative.