Fifth Flavor Restaurant

Name: Fifth Flavor Restaurant
Address: square Wasl Square - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Safa, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142984383

Al Safa

Asian restaurant Closed 04 298 4383

Fifth Flavor is a pan-Asian restaurant in Al Safa with a playful fridge-door entrance and a small-plates menu built around creative fusion dishes. Reviews repeatedly point to the prawn gyoza and wagyu skewers, while the cozy indoor setting makes the visit feel more distinctive than a standard dinner out.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

530 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fridge Entrance

The restaurant’s hidden fridge-door entrance is a memorable part of the visit and can be easy to miss from outside.

Helpful Service

Multiple reviews describe the team as attentive, friendly and useful when explaining dishes or making recommendations.

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What to Eat at Fifth Flavor Restaurant

These items at Fifth Flavor Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 9

Kimchi labneh Net +7

“The food was another level. I have ordered for the starter Kimchi Labneh which new to me and very tasty.”
Prawn gyoza Net +7

“All of their food looks delicious but the prawn gyoza is an excellent for anyone craving a flavorful, well-balanced dish. It offers a beautiful harmony of textures and flavors that will likely leave you coming back for more.”
A5 skewer Net +5

“The “A5 Skewer” (8/10) a good dish showcased Saroma A5 Wagyu beef, perfectly seared with lime and Maldon salt, delivering soft and juicy bites.”
Black garlic ice cream Net +4

“The food was unique— tasted really good! Was even surprised with their black garlic ice cream, which was recommended by Eunice.”
Laksa Net +4

“Laksa 10/10 AED53.00”
Nori potato sticks Net +3

“3. Nori Potato Sticks | 8/10 | 26AED”
Beef and rice Net +3

“the beef and rice + ET + chocolate mousse never disappoint.”
Braised beef bao Net +3

“Moving to bao offerings, the “Braised Beef Bao” (8/10) was a very good dish, featured tender pulled beef and crispy kale but was slightly overwhelmed by excessive mayo.”
Chicken katsu bao Net +3

“10. Chicken Katsu Bao | 8.5/10 | 48AED”

Honorable mentions (44)

E.t Net +2

“The ET was light and crispy and the bao was incredible! Everything was delicious.”
Banoffee pie Net +2

“Great food and cool concept! The door to the restaurant is a fridge. get the banoffee pie!!!”
Fifth salad Net +2

“7/10 Fifth Salad AED26.00”
Lamb chops Net +2

“Now let’s talk food: their lamb chops were an absolute masterpiece—perfectly cooked, juicy, and seasoned to perfection.”
Tuna carpaccio Net +2

“6. Tuna Carpaccio | 8/10 | 95AED”
Lemongrass grilled chicken Net +1

“7/10 Lemongrass Grilled Chicken AED48.00”
Salmon carpaccio Net +1

“100/10 Salmon Carpaccio AED53.00”
Banoff Net +1

“We tried their banoff for dessert - really good just extremely sweet (be ware and mentally prepared hahahah).”
Bao miso Net +1

“The Nori Potato Stick brought a delightful crunch, the Bao Miso was pillowy perfection, and the Banoffee Pie? A sinful end to a satisfying meal.”
Black cod croquettes Net +1

“1. Black Cod Croquettes | 7.5/10 | 42AED”
Black garlic chocolate mousse Net +1

“From the moment I walked in I was blown away by the ambience of the restaurant! From starters to desserts every dish was flawless exceptional. I went back 2 days later specifically to order the A5 skewers, beef tataki, lemon grass chicken, and the star of the desserts, black garlic chocolate mousse!! Anyone visiting Dubai cannot leave without trying Fifth Flavor and don't forget to check out the merchandise and snacks they sell.”
Fried chicken bao Net +1

“- wagyu and artichoke skewers - salmon tacos - fried chicken bao - miso banoffee All really good.”
Grilled octopus Net +1

“Things i recommend: grilled octopus, tuna carpaccio, kimchi labneh, nori potato sticks, seabass tartare, a5 skewer, lamb chops, beef with rice, chicken katsu bao, and leaving the best for last.. beef tataki. Would definitely come back again!! :)”
Grilled wagyu chef's cut Net +1

“For the main course I had Grilled Wagyu Chef's Cut and no words can express how much delicious is food.”
Hibiscus Net +1

“5th flavor will get soon michelin award unbelievable tastes from unique design , I simply needed to remark that we tracked down all dishes of the joined menu of exceptionally excellent and very great moctails and such as hibiscus and freshest icestea from house . We additionally observed the assistance to be astounding,My commendations to all of you.”
Icestea Net +1

“5th flavor will get soon michelin award unbelievable tastes from unique design , I simply needed to remark that we tracked down all dishes of the joined menu of exceptionally excellent and very great moctails and such as hibiscus and freshest icestea from house . We additionally observed the assistance to be astounding,My commendations to all of you.”
Lemon yuzu brûlée Net +1

“Food was prepared very fast and all were very delicious! Every bite is just so satisfying. We had Fifth Salad, Kamote Fries, Chicken Karaage and Lemon Yuzu Brûlée for dessert.”
Meat baos Net +1

“We highly recommend the A5 Skewer for its rich flavors, the light and delicious meat baos, and finishing with the decadent Chocolate Mousse.”
Miso banoffee Net +1

“- wagyu and artichoke skewers - salmon tacos - fried chicken bao - miso banoffee All really good.”
Miso banofie pie Net +1

“10/10 Miso Banofie Pie”
Mushroom rice Net +1

“Laksa, mushroom rice and chicken are the best! 👌👌👌☺️☺️❤️”
Omu rice Net +1

“The Omu rice was the ultimate comfort dish, creamy, flavorful, and just the right kind of indulgent.”
Raw salmon Net +1

“The sweet potato fries were so yummy, and the raw salmon was perfect — fresh and high quality, not fishy at all.”
Salmon taco Net +1

“The highlights were: kimchi labneh, A5 skewer, prawn gyoza, and salmon taco.”
Salmon tacos Net +1

“- wagyu and artichoke skewers - salmon tacos - fried chicken bao - miso banoffee All really good.”
Seabass tartare Net +1

“Things i recommend: grilled octopus, tuna carpaccio, kimchi labneh, nori potato sticks, seabass tartare, a5 skewer, lamb chops, beef with rice, chicken katsu bao, and leaving the best for last.. beef tataki. Would definitely come back again!! :)”
Shrimp bao Net +1

“I highly recommend: 1. Shrimp bao 2. kimchi labneh”
Shrimp tacos Net +1

“I would like to share with you such amazing new opening restaurant. Highly recommend for all. My favorites was smoky eggplant ,shrimp tacos ,fr mains wagyu sticks and icecream with black garlic flavor .By the way drinks was so fresh and unique delightful flavors.”
Smokey edemame Net +1

“8/10 Smokey Edemame AED24.00”
Smoky eggplant Net +1

“I would like to share with you such amazing new opening restaurant. Highly recommend for all. My favorites was smoky eggplant ,shrimp tacos ,fr mains wagyu sticks and icecream with black garlic flavor .By the way drinks was so fresh and unique delightful flavors.”
St salmon tiradito Net +1

“The “ST” Salmon Tiradito (8/10) a good dish, offered a good balance of yuzu kosho and pickled cabbage, though it would be ranked higher if it had a touch more flavor.”
Sweet potato fries with teryaki sauce Net +1

“we got the fifth salad (basically lettuce & a peanuty dijonnaise sauce), shrimp gyozas (so good), kimchi labneh (overhyped yet it was good), braised beef bao buns (okay) & the king crab tacos (to be honest didnt like them much as you cannot have one bite of the full ingredients), also had the sweet potato fries with teryaki sauce (& this was literally the best dish from the night).”
Truffle smash beef bao’ger Net +1

“The “Truffle Smash Beef Bao’ger” (8/10), was a very good dish as well, with its double wagyu patties and truffle mushroom filling, was flavorful yet a bit too messy for the bao’s size.”
Truffle soup Net +1

“We were served first with truffle soup, which btw is so tasty! I love it!”
Truffles mushroom pallet opener Net +1

“The meal began with the “Truffles Mushroom” Pallet Opener (7.5/10), a clear soup that was light and soothing, setting the tone for the evening.”
Tuna corpaccio Net +1

“The wague crab tacos are out of this world with tuna corpaccio melts in your mouth”
Tuna taco Net +1

“Laksa and Tuna Taco were my personal highlights. We’ve already made plans for it to be our next sick day meal!”
Vt tacos Net +1

“I also really liked the VT tacos and Nori potato sticks.”
Wague crab tacos Net +1

“The wague crab tacos are out of this world with tuna corpaccio melts in your mouth”
Wagyu and artichoke skewers Net +1

“- wagyu and artichoke skewers - salmon tacos - fried chicken bao - miso banoffee All really good.”
Wagyu beef steak Net +1

“The tacos (AC and ET) were really good, and the wagyu beef steak was delicious — although the portion was a bit small and the cut was quite thin, the flavor made up for it.”
Wagyu skewer Net +1

“7. Wagyu Skewer | 8.5/10 | 35AED”
Wagyu steak Net +1

“We had their shrimp gyoza, wagyu steak, sweet potato fries and salmon tacos. Honestly, everything was so good. The gyoza was juicy, the steak was so tender and flavorful (I hate fatty cuts but this had great texture and melted in my mouth) and the sweet potato fries were addictive. Maybe I just wouldn’t repeat the salmon tacos- too little salmon, too much rice.”
Wagyu sticks Net +1

“I would like to share with you such amazing new opening restaurant. Highly recommend for all. My favorites was smoky eggplant ,shrimp tacos ,fr mains wagyu sticks and icecream with black garlic flavor .By the way drinks was so fresh and unique delightful flavors.”

Drinks 3

Mushroom tea Net +1

“We kicked things off with their famed Mushroom Tea an earthy, comforting surprise in a cup.”
Peach iced tea Net +1

“We were too caught up in our conversation to take food photos, but we really enjoyed everything we ordered: Laksa, Tacos, Salad, Chicken Katsu Bao, and Lychee & Peach Iced Tea.”
Truffle mushroom tea Net +1

“The gave us a complimentary truffle mushroom tea at the start which honestly might have been one of my favorite things.”

What to Avoid (11)

Food 8

Chef's cut waggu Net −1

“The Chef's Cut Waggu portion is so small it's like an appetizer and not a main course. While all the dishes are generally nice, there isn't one that stands out brilliantly as a memory marker.”
Chicken skewer Net −1

“The Ice Tea is a must try, the bao was soft and fresh, salmon Tataki was average, beef with rice is a must try, chicken skewer portion wasn’t enough, prawn gyozas were amazing.”
Dessert pavola Net −1

“The dessert pavola being the worst:/”
Glazed wagyu & artichoke skewer Net −1

“5/10 Glazed Wagyu & Artichoke Skewer AED128.00”
King crab tacos Net −1

“we got the fifth salad (basically lettuce & a peanuty dijonnaise sauce), shrimp gyozas (so good), kimchi labneh (overhyped yet it was good), braised beef bao buns (okay) & the king crab tacos (to be honest didnt like them much as you cannot have one bite of the full ingredients), also had the sweet potato fries with teryaki sauce (& this was literally the best dish from the night).”
Matcha coconut pie Net −1

“Matcha Coconut Pie 5/10 AED38.0”
Mushroom clay pot Net −1

“6/10 Mushroom Clay Pot AED45.00”
Salmon tataki Net −1

“The Ice Tea is a must try, the bao was soft and fresh, salmon Tataki was average, beef with rice is a must try, chicken skewer portion wasn’t enough, prawn gyozas were amazing.”

Drinks 3

Hibiscuss ice tea Net −1

“5/10 Hibiscuss Ice Tea AED23.00”
Lychee z's iced tea Net −1

“3/10 Lychee Z's Iced Tea AED26.00”
Peach z's iced tea Net −1

“6/10 Peach Z's Iced Tea AED26.00”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Look Carefully. The entrance can be missed because it does not initially look like a restaurant, so allow a moment to find the fridge door.

Share Dishes. Order several plates to sample the menu, but expect small portions rather than full-size mains.

Plan the visit

Practical details

square Wasl Square - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Al Wasl - Al Safa, Dubai

04 298 4383

Mon	Closed
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

Several diners say the tapas-style portions can feel too small, especially for wagyu as a main course.

Limited Choices

The menu has limited sushi and relatively few vegetarian dishes, with vegetarian choices focused largely on mushrooms.

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The Bottom Line

Fifth Flavor is a pan-Asian restaurant in Al Safa where the fridge-door entrance leads into a cozy indoor dining room. The menu is designed for sampling: reviews highlight the prawn gyoza, wagyu skewers, laksa and banoffee pie, with dishes arriving in portions closer to Spanish tapas than conventional mains. The strongest feedback is for creative flavours, tender gyoza, well-cooked wagyu and attentive service.

The A5 skewer is served with lime and Maldon salt, while the black garlic ice cream with chocolate mousse has become another memorable dessert choice. Several diners also liked the mushroom tea, tacos and bao. There are trade-offs.

Portions can feel small, particularly for the wagyu chef’s cut, and vegetarian choices are limited and mostly mushroom-based. Reviews on flavour are not completely consistent: some diners found individual dishes under-seasoned or confusing. Iced teas also split opinion, and the banoffee is notably sweet.

The entrance is easy to overlook, so look for the fridge door rather than an obvious restaurant frontage. Seating is indoors only, the washroom is outside the restaurant, and free valet is available. Prices are described variously as mid-range, fair or somewhat high, so sharing several dishes can help you explore the menu while keeping expectations realistic.