Table grilling
Staff cook the barbecue in front of you, so you can focus on the meal instead of managing the grill.
Palm Jumeirah
HANU Dubai is a contemporary Korean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, centred on Korean barbecue cooked at the table rather than left to diners. Reviews highlight the live grilling experience, premium Korean beef and dishes such as beef gyozas, with an elegant setting suited to date nights and celebrations.
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Staff cook the barbecue in front of you, so you can focus on the meal instead of managing the grill.
The ventilation keeps the Korean BBQ experience from leaving diners smelling like a kitchen.
Servers explain the dishes and cooking process clearly, which is especially useful for first-time Korean diners.
Reviews praise the Korean beef, steak cuts and Hoengseong Hanwoo, including a 1++ tenderloin described as exceptionally tender.
Birthday and anniversary visits often include thoughtful touches such as complimentary desserts or takeaway cookies.
Curved wood, detailed interiors and rooftop surroundings create a polished atmosphere that works for dates and groups.
Customers specifically mention cocktails as creative, balanced and well matched to the bold food.
One first-time Korean diner found the portions filling and received complimentary dishes to sample more flavours.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of HANU Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The food was amazing - tender beef, explosive flavours on the banchan and the appetizers.”
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“The food was amazing - tender beef, explosive flavours on the banchan and the appetizers.”June 2026
“The flavours are incredible, the quality of the meat is outstanding, and the banchan is simply impeccable.”December 2025
“The kimchi stew was soulful and restorative, a welcome reset between richer cuts.”
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“The kimchi stew was soulful and restorative, a welcome reset between richer cuts.”February 2026
“The egg soufflé with truffle was incredibly soft and aromatic, and the kimchi stew had just the right amount of spice and tartness—comforting without being overwhelming, especially with rice.”November 2025
“First time eating Korean beef and I must say it was outstanding!We loved the little extra touch with the Walnut takeaway bag! Thank you Hanu team, see you soon!”
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“First time eating Korean beef and I must say it was outstanding!We loved the little extra touch with the Walnut takeaway bag! Thank you Hanu team, see you soon!”February 2026
“On the other hand, the restaurant serves Korean beef, which was very satisfying. The meat had a rich flavor, and I was able to truly enjoy the quality of the beef.”December 2025
“The atmosphere and the beautifully detailed interior were beyond words, and the Korean-beef omakase came with unique appetizers that were all exquisite!”
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“The atmosphere and the beautifully detailed interior were beyond words, and the Korean-beef omakase came with unique appetizers that were all exquisite!”November 2025
“The Korean style omakase(the set) is satisfying.”February 2026
“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”
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“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”June 2025
“Recommend the seafood pancake. Sea bass.”June 2026
“Recommend the seafood pancake.”
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“Recommend the seafood pancake.”June 2026
“My family ordered à la carte, and everything was just as amazing: the seafood pancake was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef bulgogi was beautifully marinated and tender, and the king crab rice was rich and delicious.”November 2025
“As expected, the 1++ tenderloin literally melted in my mouth. Having it abroad made me truly appreciate the refined depth that sets it apart from Wagyu.”
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“As expected, the 1++ tenderloin literally melted in my mouth. Having it abroad made me truly appreciate the refined depth that sets it apart from Wagyu.”November 2025
“We chose the meat platter with A4 Wagyu, Striploin, and Short Rib, and every cut was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The Wagyu was incredibly tender, while the short rib was a personal favourite.”
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“We chose the meat platter with A4 Wagyu, Striploin, and Short Rib, and every cut was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The Wagyu was incredibly tender, while the short rib was a personal favourite.”June 2026
“The meal started strong with scallop & foie gras and A5 wagyu kimbap handrolls and the desserts were just as impressive.”
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“The meal started strong with scallop & foie gras and A5 wagyu kimbap handrolls and the desserts were just as impressive.”June 2026
“The team also surprised us with a thoughtful anniversary dessert, which made the night even more special.”
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“The team also surprised us with a thoughtful anniversary dessert, which made the night even more special.”June 2026
“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”
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“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”June 2025
“My family ordered à la carte, and everything was just as amazing: the seafood pancake was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef bulgogi was beautifully marinated and tender, and the king crab rice was rich and delicious.”
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“My family ordered à la carte, and everything was just as amazing: the seafood pancake was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef bulgogi was beautifully marinated and tender, and the king crab rice was rich and delicious.”November 2025
“Everything was so well explained and the beef gyozas are the best gyozas we have ever had!”
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“Everything was so well explained and the beef gyozas are the best gyozas we have ever had!”July 2026
“The egg soufflé with truffle was incredibly soft and aromatic, and the kimchi stew had just the right amount of spice and tartness—comforting without being overwhelming, especially with rice.”
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“The egg soufflé with truffle was incredibly soft and aromatic, and the kimchi stew had just the right amount of spice and tartness—comforting without being overwhelming, especially with rice.”November 2025
“Had an exceptional “Hansang Lunch” today at Hanu.”
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“Had an exceptional “Hansang Lunch” today at Hanu.”June 2026
“I visited a place where you can taste Hoengseong Hanwoo: Korea’s finest premium beef brand. As expected, the 1++ tenderloin literally melted in my mouth. Having it abroad made me truly appreciate the refined depth that sets it apart from Wagyu.”
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“I visited a place where you can taste Hoengseong Hanwoo: Korea’s finest premium beef brand. As expected, the 1++ tenderloin literally melted in my mouth. Having it abroad made me truly appreciate the refined depth that sets it apart from Wagyu.”November 2025
“We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Hanu and opted for Iftar Joseon Experience. We were served with a variety of food from starters to dessert, all of which did not fail our tastebuds. We loved every bite and enjoyed the experience.”
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“We celebrated our wedding anniversary in Hanu and opted for Iftar Joseon Experience. We were served with a variety of food from starters to dessert, all of which did not fail our tastebuds. We loved every bite and enjoyed the experience.”February 2026
“Visited during Ramadan and tried their Iftar menu. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the ambiance was warm and invitin.”
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“Visited during Ramadan and tried their Iftar menu. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the ambiance was warm and invitin.”April 2026
“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”
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“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”June 2025
“My family ordered à la carte, and everything was just as amazing: the seafood pancake was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef bulgogi was beautifully marinated and tender, and the king crab rice was rich and delicious.”
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“My family ordered à la carte, and everything was just as amazing: the seafood pancake was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef bulgogi was beautifully marinated and tender, and the king crab rice was rich and delicious.”November 2025
“The food was rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and truly authentic from the Korean steak to the perfectly seasoned side dishes and appetizers.”
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“The food was rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and truly authentic from the Korean steak to the perfectly seasoned side dishes and appetizers.”July 2025
“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”
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“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”June 2025
“The sweetest surprise was when the team brought out a mango bingsu for my birthday—so refreshing and thoughtful!”
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“The sweetest surprise was when the team brought out a mango bingsu for my birthday—so refreshing and thoughtful!”November 2025
“The food was fantastic, a bit spicy to our liking but we pushed through 😅 the matcha ice cream was delish.”
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“The food was fantastic, a bit spicy to our liking but we pushed through 😅 the matcha ice cream was delish.”April 2026
“Especially the one-bite Yukhoe (K-beef Tartare), which was simply unforgettable..”
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“Especially the one-bite Yukhoe (K-beef Tartare), which was simply unforgettable..”November 2025
“Oh, the finale included a pastry with some hazelnut spread, and it was legit.”
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“Oh, the finale included a pastry with some hazelnut spread, and it was legit.”May 2026
“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”
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“The food is sensational, we tried the kimchi aranchini, the red prawn crudo, the lamb chops, the baby chicken and the sea bass, all were excellent.”June 2025
“The meal started strong with scallop & foie gras and A5 wagyu kimbap handrolls and the desserts were just as impressive.”
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“The meal started strong with scallop & foie gras and A5 wagyu kimbap handrolls and the desserts were just as impressive.”June 2026
“We chose the meat platter with A4 Wagyu, Striploin, and Short Rib, and every cut was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The Wagyu was incredibly tender, while the short rib was a personal favourite.”
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“We chose the meat platter with A4 Wagyu, Striploin, and Short Rib, and every cut was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The Wagyu was incredibly tender, while the short rib was a personal favourite.”June 2026
“The food was average but the special Korean beef was delicious.”
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“The food was average but the special Korean beef was delicious.”December 2025
“The steak was very good.”
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“The steak was very good.”March 2026
“The steaks are an absolute must, and they come with a selection of sides, sauces, salts and salad to eat in the traditional Korean way, as was explained by the chef and director of the restaurant.”
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“The steaks are an absolute must, and they come with a selection of sides, sauces, salts and salad to eat in the traditional Korean way, as was explained by the chef and director of the restaurant.”December 2025
“We chose the meat platter with A4 Wagyu, Striploin, and Short Rib, and every cut was cooked perfectly and full of flavour.”
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“We chose the meat platter with A4 Wagyu, Striploin, and Short Rib, and every cut was cooked perfectly and full of flavour.”June 2026
“(Starter waygu gyoza and truffle kimbap).Overall high quality food.”
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“(Starter waygu gyoza and truffle kimbap).Overall high quality food.”April 2026
“The Wagyu Ribeye was also delicious, second only to the special Korean beef.”
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“The Wagyu Ribeye was also delicious, second only to the special Korean beef.”December 2025
“And I have to mention their walnut cookie: the combination of the red bean paste and walnut filling was absolutely perfect. Such a lovely finish to the meal.”
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“And I have to mention their walnut cookie: the combination of the red bean paste and walnut filling was absolutely perfect. Such a lovely finish to the meal.”November 2025
“(Starter waygu gyoza and truffle kimbap).Overall high quality food.”
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“(Starter waygu gyoza and truffle kimbap).Overall high quality food.”April 2026
Mixed feedback
“The glass noodles were incredible too. Recommend those without hesitation.”
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“The glass noodles were incredible too. Recommend those without hesitation.”May 2026
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“From the live cooking at our table to the rich, fermented flavours perfectly paired with the wagyu… every bite was next level. So interactive, so flavourful, and such a beautiful, social way to come together”
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“From the live cooking at our table to the rich, fermented flavours perfectly paired with the wagyu… every bite was next level. So interactive, so flavourful, and such a beautiful, social way to come together”May 2026
“One of the highlights for me was the freshly brewed tea which complemented the dessert .”
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“One of the highlights for me was the freshly brewed tea which complemented the dessert .”July 2025
“Must try is matcha bingsu!!”
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“Must try is matcha bingsu!!”February 2026
“The whiskey cocktail is the only reason I am not giving one star.”
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“The whiskey cocktail is the only reason I am not giving one star.”January 2026
“Galbi was overcooked, like beef jerky from a gas station.”
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“Galbi was overcooked, like beef jerky from a gas station.”January 2026
“We ordered the set menu, which included three types of meat and several banchan. The meat was a little chewy overall, and the galbi was noticeably on the sweeter side. Still, the meal was generally okay. We liked that the banchan were refilled, which added nicely to the experience.”March 2026
“We ordered the set menu, which included three types of meat and several banchan. The meat was a little chewy overall, and the galbi was noticeably on the sweeter side. Still, the meal was generally okay. We liked that the banchan were refilled, which added nicely to the experience.”
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“We ordered the set menu, which included three types of meat and several banchan. The meat was a little chewy overall, and the galbi was noticeably on the sweeter side. Still, the meal was generally okay. We liked that the banchan were refilled, which added nicely to the experience.”March 2026
“We got the wagyu on the grill, which was properly vetilated so you can leave without smelling like a kitchen. That said, the one thing that makes this 4 stars, not 5 for the food is the wagyu. It was a little fatty, with even gristle. When you get such a minute portion, it needs to be better. Everything else I ate was great, high quality, and presented well. If you are a Korean food fan, or a novice, you will like this place. To be fair the beef was very flavorful.”
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“We got the wagyu on the grill, which was properly vetilated so you can leave without smelling like a kitchen. That said, the one thing that makes this 4 stars, not 5 for the food is the wagyu. It was a little fatty, with even gristle. When you get such a minute portion, it needs to be better. Everything else I ate was great, high quality, and presented well. If you are a Korean food fan, or a novice, you will like this place. To be fair the beef was very flavorful.”May 2026
Ask Korean beef. Ask whether the special Korean beef is available; one diner preferred it to the wagyu and found it especially delicious.
Choose table service. Expect the team to grill the meat for you rather than running a DIY barbecue; this makes the meal more relaxed.
Check whiskey billing. If ordering whiskey, confirm the pour size and bill: one guest ordered a single but was charged for double pours.
Try named set. Consider the Meat Me at the Grill experience, which includes staff-grilled cuts and sides such as wagyu gyoza and truffle kimbap.
Allow extra time. Build in time to find the rooftop restaurant through the hotel or shopping mall, especially on a first visit.
Protect ambiance. If you prefer a calm dinner, avoid peak hours when bright photography lights may affect the atmosphere.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
One diner felt the food was average for the price and found the waiter’s repeated upselling uncomfortable.
Some reviews found the meat chewy or fatty, while one described the wagyu as ordinary and another found galbi too sweet.
The seafood pancake was called overcooked and burnt in one review, while another diner found the glass noodles chewy and dull.
A few diners found the restaurant darker than they preferred, which may matter if you want a brighter setting.
Some guests needed to walk through the hotel or shopping mall and found the restaurant difficult to locate.
The Bottom Line
HANU Dubai is a contemporary Korean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where the main event is Korean barbecue cooked at your table. You can order set menus such as “Meat Me at the Grill”, try premium Korean beef or wagyu, and explore dishes including seafood pancake, galbi, beef gyozas and Korean stews. Staff generally guide diners through the menu and explain the cooking clearly, making the format approachable even for newcomers.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews describe a detailed, elegant interior with curved wood, rooftop surroundings and a comfortable atmosphere that suits date nights, birthdays, anniversaries and groups. The smokeless grill is a practical bonus: diners can enjoy barbecue without leaving smelling like a kitchen.
Cocktails and wine also receive specific praise. Quality is not completely consistent. Several guests loved the beef and banchan, but others found meat chewy, wagyu fatty or ordinary, and galbi sweeter than expected.
Seafood pancake and glass noodles also drew criticism in individual visits. Pricing can feel high, and one diner reported uncomfortable upselling. The restaurant can be tricky to locate through the hotel or shopping mall, so allow extra time and check whiskey pour sizes carefully.