Gan Bei Asian Restaurant

Name: Gan Bei Asian Restaurant
Address: JVC, Circle Mall, Mall Level 2 - next to WELLFIT, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971562169088

Jumeirah Village Circle

Asian restaurant Closed 0 562 169 088

Gan Bei is a pan-Asian restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, with a spacious, comfortable dining room and a broad menu. Reviews particularly highlight the sushi and udon noodles, while family diners can also find a children’s menu and shareable full portions.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

458 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh sushi

Several diners praised the sushi’s freshness, with hamachi nigiri, grilled salmon sushi and hot Peking duck sushi among the dishes mentioned.

Wide menu

The menu spans multiple Asian styles, giving groups different choices rather than locking everyone into one cuisine.

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What to Eat at Gan Bei Asian Restaurant

These items at Gan Bei Asian Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Dragon chicken Net +2

“Amazing hospitality and the food was top notch! 😋 so yum - the kataife prawns, dragon chicken, udon noodles, and the sushi was the best I’ve ever tasted.”
Kataife prawns Net +2

“Recommend: kateifi prawns (but less kateifi would be better — we subbed the chili mayo side for truffle mayo) + hamachi nigiri flame torched and with truffle mayo + Peking duck rolls + tamagoyaki nigiri”
Udon noodles Net +2

“I loved the Hot peking duck sushi, Japanese Chicken gyoza, Udon noodles, and the dessert was very refreshing.”

Honorable mentions (27)

3 Dishes Net +1

“They also have a nice deals, like a AED90 for 3 dishes, which give you a change to try different style food and share it.”
Avocado toast Net +1

“We recently went to Gan Bei to try their all new breakfast menu and it did not disappoint ♥️ The yoghurt and granola bowl was refreshing, and the dragon breakfast was versatile and hit the spot 🤤 You’ll love the avocado toast if you’re a basic girlie like me 💕 Highly recommend!”
Caesar salad Net +1

“Overall, it's probably our new favorite place. And the Caesar salad was superb as well.”
Calamari Net +1

“Had an incredible meal at Gan bei 🍜 The tom yum soup and dragon chicken were bursting with authentic flavors, and the calamari and fried crispy potatoes were perfect starters.”
Cheese bread Net +1

“🍣 The tuna salad and cheese bread were delightful complements to my meal, and the cheesecake paired with coffee for dessert was simply divine 😋”
Cheesecake Net +1

“🍣 The tuna salad and cheese bread were delightful complements to my meal, and the cheesecake paired with coffee for dessert was simply divine 😋”
Chicken noodle soup Net +1

“Happy with our order. Chicken noodle soup was delicious.”
Crispy honey chicken Net +1

“The food was delicious. (The Crispy Honey Chicken is a must try).”
Dinner set Net +1

“The dinner set is the most recommendable choice..they still have a promotion that you’ll get 3 choices of food for just 90 aed!”
Dragon breakfast Net +1

“We recently went to Gan Bei to try their all new breakfast menu and it did not disappoint ♥️ The yoghurt and granola bowl was refreshing, and the dragon breakfast was versatile and hit the spot 🤤 You’ll love the avocado toast if you’re a basic girlie like me 💕 Highly recommend!”
Fried crispy potatoes Net +1

“Had an incredible meal at Gan bei 🍜 The tom yum soup and dragon chicken were bursting with authentic flavors, and the calamari and fried crispy potatoes were perfect starters.”
Grilled salmon sushi Net +1

“Grilled Salmon Sushi was yum.”
Hamachi nigiri flame torched and with truffle mayo Net +1

“Recommend: kateifi prawns (but less kateifi would be better — we subbed the chili mayo side for truffle mayo) + hamachi nigiri flame torched and with truffle mayo + Peking duck rolls + tamagoyaki nigiri”
Hot peking duck sushi Net +1

“I loved the Hot peking duck sushi, Japanese Chicken gyoza, Udon noodles, and the dessert was very refreshing.”
Japanese chicken gyoza Net +1

“I loved the Hot peking duck sushi, Japanese Chicken gyoza, Udon noodles, and the dessert was very refreshing.”
Kids meal Net +1

“Kids also enjoyed their kids meal such chicken nuggets with chips and fish fingers paired with Freshly squeezed pineapple juice.”
Laksa soup Net +1

“The laksa soup was absolutely amazing—definitely a new favorite.”
Peking duck rolls Net +1

“Recommend: kateifi prawns (but less kateifi would be better — we subbed the chili mayo side for truffle mayo) + hamachi nigiri flame torched and with truffle mayo + Peking duck rolls + tamagoyaki nigiri”
Plant-based burgers Net +1

“From flavorful vegetable stir-fries to hearty plant-based burgers, the restaurant's commitment to providing delicious and nutritious plant-based options is evident in every dish.”
Saffron milk cake Net +1

“The saffron milk cake was the perfect end to the meal.”
Spicy sour soup Net +1

“I ordered spicy sour soup, I ate it many times in other countries. But it wasn't so tasty anywhere.”
Tamagoyaki nigiri Net +1

“Recommend: kateifi prawns (but less kateifi would be better — we subbed the chili mayo side for truffle mayo) + hamachi nigiri flame torched and with truffle mayo + Peking duck rolls + tamagoyaki nigiri”
Tom yum soup Net +1

“Had an incredible meal at Gan bei 🍜 The tom yum soup and dragon chicken were bursting with authentic flavors, and the calamari and fried crispy potatoes were perfect starters.”
Tuna salad Net +1

“🍣 The tuna salad and cheese bread were delightful complements to my meal, and the cheesecake paired with coffee for dessert was simply divine 😋”
Udon with shrimps Net +1

“I also ordered udon with shrimps, which was also incredibly delicious.”
Veggie kakiage urakami sushi Net +1

“I also tried the veggie kakiage urakami sushi, which were both flavorful and fresh.”
Yoghurt and granola bowl Net +1

“We recently went to Gan Bei to try their all new breakfast menu and it did not disappoint ♥️ The yoghurt and granola bowl was refreshing, and the dragon breakfast was versatile and hit the spot 🤤 You’ll love the avocado toast if you’re a basic girlie like me 💕 Highly recommend!”

Drinks 2

Freshly squeezed pineapple juice Net +1

“Kids also enjoyed their kids meal such chicken nuggets with chips and fish fingers paired with Freshly squeezed pineapple juice.”
Pineapple and celery beverage Net +1

“The pineapple and celery beverage did the job. 🆒”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Beef tataki Net −1

“Could taste better: kakiage salmon sushi rolls (too chunky, rice was too Al dente, nori was too thick) + beef tataki (too many flavours and textures going on)”
Calamari fry Net −1

“The only item that was somewhat acceptable was the calamari fry, but even that was rubbery and not cooked well.”
Carbonara turkey Net −1

“Everything looks nice except for the food, man we ordered carbonara turkey and udon chicken and let me tell u, we recieved a very sad Alfredo like drowned in oil spaghetti.”
Hakka noodles Net −1

“Hakka Noodles were so sticky and thick Ambiance is the only thing to lookout for We were not keen to order anything else further on”
Kakiage salmon sushi rolls Net −1

“Could taste better: kakiage salmon sushi rolls (too chunky, rice was too Al dente, nori was too thick) + beef tataki (too many flavours and textures going on)”
Udon chicken Net −1

“Everything looks nice except for the food, man we ordered carbonara turkey and udon chicken and let me tell u, we recieved a very sad Alfredo like drowned in oil spaghetti.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check menu. Check the current in-person menu before settling on dishes; one diner found it differed from the website and many items unavailable.

Confirm timing. Allow extra time for food: a reviewer waited more than 30 minutes, while another had dishes delivered separately.

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Practical details

JVC, Circle Mall, Mall Level 2 - next to WELLFIT

Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

0 562 169 088

Mon	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tue	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wed	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thu	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun	10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent food

Food quality varies: one visit found warm, not-fresh sushi, while another described oily noodles and rubbery calamari.

Slow orders

Several diners reported waits of over 30 minutes or dishes arriving separately, even when the restaurant was quiet.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 80

3 dishes

“MEGADEAL - 3 DISHES FOR AED 80”

Google review · May 2024

90 aed

3 choices of food

“they still have a promotion that you’ll get 3 choices of food for just 90 aed!”

Google review · August 2024

10AED

coolers

“COOLERS FOR 10AED”

Google review · May 2024

15AED

kids menu

“KIDS MENU FOR 15AED”

Google review · May 2024

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The Bottom Line

Gan Bei is a pan-Asian restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, inside Circle Mall, with a spacious and polished dining room. It suits groups who want different styles of food at one table. Sushi is the clearest recurring draw, while reviews also mention udon noodles, dragon chicken, laksa soup and kataife prawns.

The atmosphere is one of the safer bets: diners describe it as calm, cozy and comfortable, and families have reported finding a children’s menu, colouring book and pencils. Full portions were considered large enough for two by one reviewer, although another found portions small even at the 100% option. Value has depended on the promotion.

Customer reviews mention a three-dish deal at AED 80, a later three-choice offer at AED 90, a two-course lunch at AED 45 and a kids menu at AED 15. Treat these as reported offers rather than a current price list. The main caution is inconsistency.

Some guests praised fresh sushi and quick, friendly service; others received warm sushi, oily noodles, rubbery calamari or waited more than 30 minutes. Check the in-person menu and availability, and confirm promotional dishes before making a special trip.