Sushi belt
The rotating conveyor lets you pick plates as they pass, creating an easygoing, interactive meal.
Itsu Modern Japanese Restaurant, Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Itsu Modern Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese counter-service and takeaway spot in Dubai Marina, with sushi, salads and noodles. Reviews particularly highlight the rotating sushi-belt experience and generous business-lunch portions, while the all-you-can-eat setup can vary by package.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,057 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lunch value
The business lunch is filling: one reviewer found the sushi pieces big and the ramen bowl huge.
Fresh sashimi
Some long-term diners specifically praise the sashimi portions and freshness, especially when ordering it directly.
Named dishes
The salmon mango sushi received a standout mention from a returning diner.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe the staff as friendly and helpful, including assistance with finding an available dining promotion.
Miso soup
Miso soup is included in both all-you-can-eat formulas, and one review praised its generous serving with tofu and seaweed.
What to Eat at Itsu Modern Japanese Restaurant, Dubai Marina 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 Itsu Modern Japanese Restaurant, Dubai Marina, 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 Itsu Modern Japanese Restaurant, Dubai Marina, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Miso soup Net +3
“Also: Huge portion of Miso soup. Most places give you a half bowl… not here! The bowl was full and the miso soup itself was excellent and chuck full of tofu and seaweed.”
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Review excerpts
“Also: Huge portion of Miso soup. Most places give you a half bowl… not here! The bowl was full and the miso soup itself was excellent and chuck full of tofu and seaweed.”December 2021
“The Hana dish and miso soup were not too bad.”May 2026
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Gyoza Net +2
“They also give soup and gyoza included in the all you can eat which was very nice”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They also give soup and gyoza included in the all you can eat which was very nice”November 2022
“Good gyoza”January 2026
Honorable mentions (14)
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All you can eat japanese buffet Net +1
“This all you can eat Japanese buffet was more than what you’ve bargained for. Lots of selection, great taste and convenient setting the plates rotate in front of you while you pick and dine. What more could you ask for? A must visit! Recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“This all you can eat Japanese buffet was more than what you’ve bargained for. Lots of selection, great taste and convenient setting the plates rotate in front of you while you pick and dine. What more could you ask for? A must visit! Recommended!”October 2023
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All you can eat option Net +1
“I did the all you can eat option which provides more than just sushi. The venue, quality and service was great.”
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Review excerpts
“I did the all you can eat option which provides more than just sushi. The venue, quality and service was great.”June 2021
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Business lunch Net +1
“We had the Business Lunch 59aed per person.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the Business Lunch 59aed per person.”March 2026
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Chicken katsuu Net +1
“Amazing place and ambience with goood comfort Japanese food! Loved their Otoshi prawns, Yakuza Maki and Chicken katsuu.. Good portions ,Great taste and very affordable price.”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing place and ambience with goood comfort Japanese food! Loved their Otoshi prawns, Yakuza Maki and Chicken katsuu.. Good portions ,Great taste and very affordable price.”January 2024
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Chocolate ice cream Net +1
“We preferred the chocolate ice cream more.”
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Review excerpts
“We preferred the chocolate ice cream more.”May 2026
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Fried gyoza Net +1
“Except for the miso soup, salad, and two types of fried, gyoza , most of the menu items had to be picked directly from the conveyor belt.”
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Review excerpts
“Except for the miso soup, salad, and two types of fried, gyoza , most of the menu items had to be picked directly from the conveyor belt.”May 2026
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Miso ramen Net +1
“My husband had miso ramen that had beef which was a little tough rather than tender, but overall was pretty good.”
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Review excerpts
“My husband had miso ramen that had beef which was a little tough rather than tender, but overall was pretty good.”March 2025
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Otoshi prawns Net +1
“Amazing place and ambience with goood comfort Japanese food! Loved their Otoshi prawns, Yakuza Maki and Chicken katsuu.. Good portions ,Great taste and very affordable price.”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing place and ambience with goood comfort Japanese food! Loved their Otoshi prawns, Yakuza Maki and Chicken katsuu.. Good portions ,Great taste and very affordable price.”January 2024
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Salmon mango Net +1
“Special thanks to chef Sanesh for making one of the best sushi I have ever tasted salmon mango”
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Review excerpts
“Special thanks to chef Sanesh for making one of the best sushi I have ever tasted salmon mango”August 2024
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Softshell tempura Net +1
“Sushi was good, cuts are bigger than the normal sized sushi, one barely fits on my mouth, softshell tempura was sensational and ramen was surprisingly good.”
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Review excerpts
“Sushi was good, cuts are bigger than the normal sized sushi, one barely fits on my mouth, softshell tempura was sensational and ramen was surprisingly good.”November 2024
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Sushi platter Net +1
“We tried there sushi platter for 3 people, but it did not include an unagi sushi so i added one.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried there sushi platter for 3 people, but it did not include an unagi sushi so i added one.”November 2024
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Tempura udon Net +1
“I ordered the tempura udon whereby the mix seafood tempura is prepared on the side rather than mixed immediately with the food which I found to be pretty thoughtful. The udon noodles were tasty and exactly the consistency that I love.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the tempura udon whereby the mix seafood tempura is prepared on the side rather than mixed immediately with the food which I found to be pretty thoughtful. The udon noodles were tasty and exactly the consistency that I love.”March 2025
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Yakuza maki Net +1
“Amazing place and ambience with goood comfort Japanese food! Loved their Otoshi prawns, Yakuza Maki and Chicken katsuu.. Good portions ,Great taste and very affordable price.”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing place and ambience with goood comfort Japanese food! Loved their Otoshi prawns, Yakuza Maki and Chicken katsuu.. Good portions ,Great taste and very affordable price.”January 2024
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Chicken teriyaki Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The sushi was nice, the soup was okay, and the chicken teriyaki was also okay to eat.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (11)
Food 11
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Beef teriyaki Net −1
“Beef teriyaki is ok.. (a little tough)”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Beef teriyaki is ok.. (a little tough)”January 2026
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Calamari Net −1
“The calamari and crab tempera are very bland.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The calamari and crab tempera are very bland.”May 2026
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Crispy cajun maki Net −1
“Sadly, The crispy cajun maki for my husband was also just mediocre.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Sadly, The crispy cajun maki for my husband was also just mediocre.”May 2026
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Imitation crab Net −1
“Imitation crab and Tamago cuts are not sashimi.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Imitation crab and Tamago cuts are not sashimi.”January 2026
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Mango ice cream Net −1
“The mango ice cream has an incredibly strong artificial flavour.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mango ice cream has an incredibly strong artificial flavour.”May 2026
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Salmon teriyaki Net −1
“Some times I order the salmon teriyaki, (which I like it very much), through Careem. The sauce from the salmon is always coming all over the bag, but this time I got no sauce on my plate which is the best part of the salmon. Is very sad, but I’m not ordering again.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Some times I order the salmon teriyaki, (which I like it very much), through Careem. The sauce from the salmon is always coming all over the bag, but this time I got no sauce on my plate which is the best part of the salmon. Is very sad, but I’m not ordering again.”July 2025
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Tamago (egg) sashimi Net −1
“Imitation crab and Tamago cuts are not sashimi.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Imitation crab and Tamago cuts are not sashimi.”January 2026
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Tuna Net −1
“The tuna is has an odd, spongey texture.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The tuna is has an odd, spongey texture.”May 2026
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Vegetable tempura Net −1
“Their is no energy in the restaurant staff should be trained to put more energy into the their service and I order a vegetable tempura and this is what I got basically sweet potato fries and I told the guy he said well this is how we serve it in out restaurant”
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Critical review excerpts
“Their is no energy in the restaurant staff should be trained to put more energy into the their service and I order a vegetable tempura and this is what I got basically sweet potato fries and I told the guy he said well this is how we serve it in out restaurant”December 2025
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Crab salad Net −2
“They also have some appetizers; I tried the crab salad and crab tempura, but I didn't like them.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“They also have some appetizers; I tried the crab salad and crab tempura, but I didn't like them.”July 2024
“Crab salad is not the same anymore. It was way tastier before.”February 2026
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Crab tempera Net −3
“When I asked a Waiter if he could bring me some crab tempura, he got me a cold and old piece, neither was it warm fresh or tasteful.”
Positive 0Negative 3
Critical review excerpts
“When I asked a Waiter if he could bring me some crab tempura, he got me a cold and old piece, neither was it warm fresh or tasteful.”February 2026
“They also have some appetizers; I tried the crab salad and crab tempura, but I didn't like them.”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check package. Confirm whether you want the 118 AED limited option or the 149 AED unlimited sushi-and-sashimi formula before ordering.
Ask availability. Ask which sashimi and other dishes are available that day; salmon and duck were both reported unavailable on separate visits.
Request fresh. If choosing the conveyor, ask whether a fresh plate can be prepared; an older review found belt sushi less appealing.
Compare lunch. For a large meal without the buffet uncertainty, check the business lunch: reviews mention big sushi pieces and a huge ramen bowl.
Avoid late. Late bookings may be less comfortable: one 10 PM reservation faced confusion while staff began closing around the diners.
Check discounts. If using a dining promotion, verify it before arriving; one guest found a Talabat offer inactive and used Zomato instead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
marina walk
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Limited AYCE
The 118 AED package has limited sushi and sashimi; reviews also report unavailable sashimi options on some visits.
Quality swings
Recent reviews describe cold, rubbery tempura and rolls that no longer taste fresh.
Repetitive rolls
Some diners say the conveyor selection relies heavily on imitation crab and repeats similar pieces.
Ramen miss
One review found the ramen noodles too thick and the meat too chewy, so cooked dishes can be uneven.
Service inconsistency
Although many guests praise the staff, others report poor attentiveness or rude reactions when asking for help.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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Business Lunch
“We had the Business Lunch 59aed per person”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Itsu Modern Japanese Restaurant is a casual Japanese counter-service and takeaway restaurant in Dubai Marina, with sushi, salads and noodles. The rotating sushi belt is the main draw, while the menu also includes dishes such as tempura udon, ramen, chicken katsu and salmon teriyaki. The conveyor format makes it easy to sample plates without committing to a large order.
The all-you-can-eat offer needs a closer look than its headline suggests. Reviews report two formulas: 118 AED for limited sushi and sashimi, or 149 AED for unlimited sushi and sashimi. Sashimi availability can change, and some guests were disappointed to find salmon unavailable or to see repeated imitation-crab rolls on the belt.
Ask what is included before sitting down. There are still worthwhile value options. The 59 AED business lunch was described as generous, with large sushi pieces and a huge ramen bowl, and several diners praise the miso soup.
Specific favourites mentioned include salmon mango sushi, tempura udon and chicken katsu. Service is often described as friendly and helpful, but attentiveness and food quality are inconsistent in recent reviews. Tempura has been reported cold or rubbery, while one diner found the ramen noodles too thick and the meat chewy.
For the best chance of a smooth visit, check availability, consider the lunch set, and avoid booking right at closing time.