Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai

Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai

Trade Centre

Fujiya Downtown is an izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Trade Centre, known for tabletop yakiniku and hotpot dining. Reviews also highlight fresh sushi, sashimi and ramen, making it a flexible choice for casual meals, lively group dinners or family celebrations.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
2,788 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Wagyu Grilling

Tabletop wagyu grilling is a memorable part of the meal, with one review praising its marbling and melt-in-the-mouth texture.

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Interactive Dining

The tabletop yakiniku setup makes the meal hands-on and social rather than simply plated and served.

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What to Eat at Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai

These items at Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

  1. Sushi Net +6
    “The all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ was outstanding from start to finish. The quality of the meat was exceptional, with a great selection of beef, chicken, Sushi and other BBQ favorites that were fresh, tender, and full of flavor.”
  2. Unlimited bbq menu Net +6
    “I took the unlimited bbq menu, but I had to wait 25+ minutes for the waiter to get a lighter to start grilling. Not the end of the world but staff can sometimes be overwhelmed and more focus on the centrals tables. The food is overall good.”
  3. Ramen Net +3
    “The ramen was also very nice everyone recommended it and loved it as it was”
  4. Hotpot Net +2
    “We were a group of 9 and ordered both the hotpot and grilled meats, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and served perfectly.”
  5. Sashimi Net +2
    “I had an excellent dining experience at Fujiya Downtown - Authentic Japanese Restaurant Dubai. The food was incredibly fresh, authentic, and beautifully presented. The sushi and sashimi were outstanding, and every dish was packed with flavor. The atmosphere perfectly captures the feel of a traditional Japanese izakaya, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with friends or family. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, providing excellent service throughout the evening. If you're looking for high-quality Japanese cuisine in Downtown Dubai, Fujiya is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!”
  6. Wagyu Net +2
    “Overall, Fujiya Downtown delivers fantastic food, great value, and friendly service. Definitely worth visiting, especially for wagyu lovers!”
Honorable mentions (14)
  1. A4 all you can eat menu Net +1
    “We chose the A4 all you can eat menu. Some comments said it was like market meat but it was nothing like that. It was high quality and fresh.”
  2. A5 kuroge Net +1
    “Quality of beef especially the A5 Kuroge was so good. All staff are friendly and atmosphere was nice.”
  3. A5 wagyu Net +1
    “Man lemme tell you the unlimited wagyu for 199 dirhams is so good for the value right now. And ESPECIALLU UNLIMITED SIDES. its good for value WHEN A5 Wagyu is 199 aed p person but if as menu showed 599 as normal price def not worth it.”
  4. Chicken karagi Net +1
    “For me, it was the chicken karagi, it's one of the best.”
  5. Chocolate flavour Net +1
    “We both love the ice cream, the chocolate flavour.”
  6. Fujiya rolls Net +1
    “The Fujiya rolls were good, the shrimp pops were decent as well.”
  7. Ice cream Net +1
    “We both love the ice cream, the chocolate flavour.”
  8. Octopus balls Net +1
    “Octopus balls are a must try top 10 foods I ever tasted”
  9. Osaka okonomiyaki Net +1
    “On a positive note, the food was delicious, and we highly recommend the Osaka okonomiyaki for its rich flavor.”
  10. Salad super b Net +1
    “My wife 😍 always loves the sushi 🍣 she enjoyed the most, is the salad super B.”
  11. Salmon sashimi Net +1
    “Anyway, the food is good and fresh. It's just that the salmon sashimi we notice that on our 2nd to 4th order, it was getting thinly sliced. We only go there because of the unlimited salmon sashimi and expected consistency.”
  12. Shrimp pops Net +1
    “The Fujiya rolls were good, the shrimp pops were decent as well.”
  13. Unlimited wagyu Net +1
    “Man lemme tell you the unlimited wagyu for 199 dirhams is so good for the value right now. And ESPECIALLU UNLIMITED SIDES. its good for value WHEN A5 Wagyu is 199 aed p person but if as menu showed 599 as normal price def not worth it.”
  14. Wagyu beef Net +1
    “Had an incredible dining experience at Fujiya Japanese restaurant in downtown.The sashimi and sushi were exceptionally fresh. The highlight of our night was grilling the wagyu beef right at our table—the meat was perfectly marbled and melted in our mouth. A special thank you to our waitress,Florence, who was incredibly attentive, polite, and made sure our dining experience was absolutely perfect. Highly recommended!"”

Drinks 3

  1. Beer Net +1
    “The beer was refreshing, and the matcha was exceptional.”
  2. Mango juice Net +1
    “I recommend the mango juice if you're not into other drinks. it's refreshing and enjoyable.”
  3. Matcha Net +1
    “The beer was refreshing, and the matcha was exceptional. As a matcha lover, I can say the quality was outstanding and the flavor was unique and memorable.”
What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

  1. Beef nigiri Net −1
    “The beef nigiri was particularly bland, undercooked and chewy.”
  2. Beef rice bowl Net −1
    “The food is fine and fresh, though the Beef Rice Bowl is slightly dry. But overall, this restaurant should be on the list of Authentic Japanese food in Dubai.”
  3. Japanese wagyu Net −1
    “Fujia not only serves very very low quality meet under tag of Japanese wagyu (which is definitely a scam), but with a very high price (500dhs per person).”
  4. Karaage Net −1
    “However, the karaage we tried was disappointing, as the chicken didn't seem fresh and tasted awful.”
  5. Shrimp tempura Net −1
    “The shrimp tempura was another big disappointment.”
  6. Signature fujiya roll Net −1
    “The taste of different dishes has changed, sushi rolls aren’t as fresh as before, especially their signature Fujiya roll which I used to love..”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Book online in advance and compare the displayed offer with the restaurant menu, since one reviewer reported different buffet prices.

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Confirm Offers. Ask what the current promotion includes and confirm the discounted price before ordering; a reviewer had to request it more than once.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Swiss Hotel - Al Mustaqbal St - near to Double Decker Pub
Trade Center Second, Dubai
Mon11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Sun11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Service

Some visits have involved very slow refills, missed requests and long gaps between orders.

Price Confusion

A reviewer found different buffet prices online and on the physical menu, with walk-in pricing potentially higher.

Customer-reported prices

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

199 dirhams

unlimited wagyu

“Man lemme tell you the unlimited wagyu for 199 dirhams is so good for the value right now”
Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line

Fujiya Downtown is a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Trade Centre, inside the Swissotel Al Murooj and opposite Dubai Mall. The main draw is interactive dining: you can grill wagyu at the table, choose an Australian wagyu hotpot with unlimited sides, or go for an all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ. Sushi, sashimi and ramen also feature strongly in the reviews.

The atmosphere leans lively and communal. The indoor room can get loud, while the veranda and outdoor seating are described as more relaxing; one diner mentioned views of the Burj Khalifa and the pool pond. Groups and family celebrations appear to work well, including a birthday gathering of nine that ordered both hotpot and grilled meats.

Service is the main variable. Many diners describe quick, attentive staff, but others report forgotten refills, long waits and unclear explanations of the BBQ or hotpot process. Visit at lunch between 12 and 5 pm if you want a quieter window, and ask how ordering works before settling in.

The restaurant can also be difficult to find, so allow time for the entrance. Check the current offer and price carefully: one review reported a 199-dirham unlimited wagyu deal, while another found a brunch bill of around 400 dirhams per person including drinks.

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