Fresh sushi
Sushi is repeatedly described as fresh, beautifully prepared and generous in portion.
Japanos, Creek Harbour - Ramen, Bento & Sushi Bar
Dubai Creek Harbour
Japanos brings ramen, sushi and bento to Dubai Creek Harbour, with a relaxed setting by the creek lagoon. Reviews point especially to its fresh sushi, creamy beef ramen and welcoming service, making it a comfortable choice for a casual Japanese meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
308 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout ramen
The creamy ramen broth and tender, flavorful beef are a strong draw for ramen fans.
Lagoon setting
The restaurant has a warm, relaxing atmosphere beside the creek lagoon and beach area.
Vegetarian care
A separate vegetarian menu is available, and staff have flagged sauces that were not vegetarian-friendly.
Generous portions
Several reviews mention generous servings, including portions suitable for children and good value for the price.
Family welcome
One waitress showed a daughter how to make sushi, adding a thoughtful family-friendly touch.
Crisp gyoza
The pan-fried gyoza had a crispy golden base with a juicy, flavorful filling.
What to Eat at Japanos, Creek Harbour - Ramen, Bento & Sushi Bar 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 Japanos, Creek Harbour - Ramen, Bento & Sushi Bar, 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 Japanos, Creek Harbour - Ramen, Bento & Sushi Bar, 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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Ramen Net +11
“We also tried their ramen, which was comforting and flavorful.”
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“We also tried their ramen, which was comforting and flavorful.”December 2025
“The ramen was really delicious and the mojito was amazing too”May 2026
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Bento Net +2
“I had a great dining experience at Japanos, Creek Harbour – Ramen, Bento & Sushi Bar. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and served fresh.”
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“I had a great dining experience at Japanos, Creek Harbour – Ramen, Bento & Sushi Bar. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and served fresh.”March 2026
“The ramen, bento, and sushi were all incredibly delicious — full of authentic Japanese flavors and beautifully presented. Every bite tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. 🍜🍱🍣”November 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Cheesecake Net +1
“Great service, amazing food quality. Really good potion sizes for the kids too. Thank you to the whole team especially Gem who went above and beyond the level of expected service. The restaurant has a great balance between somewhere casual and somewhere fancy. Great spot for lunch or dinner. Will definitely be back again! The cheesecake is a must try!”
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“Great service, amazing food quality. Really good potion sizes for the kids too. Thank you to the whole team especially Gem who went above and beyond the level of expected service. The restaurant has a great balance between somewhere casual and somewhere fancy. Great spot for lunch or dinner. Will definitely be back again! The cheesecake is a must try!”December 2025
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Fried noodles Net +1
“We also tried the fried noodles, and they were just as delicious.”
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“We also tried the fried noodles, and they were just as delicious.”April 2026
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Fried rice Net +1
“Tom Yam, fried rice and rolls were great!”
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“Tom Yam, fried rice and rolls were great!”January 2026
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Iftar menu Net +1
“We ordered the Iftar menu , portion size is big for me can’t finished my food 😀.”
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“We ordered the Iftar menu , portion size is big for me can’t finished my food 😀.”March 2025
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Mochi Net +1
“Super nice service and amazing food. Gem was super helpful and welcoming! Will come back here for mochi and ramen 🍜”
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“Super nice service and amazing food. Gem was super helpful and welcoming! Will come back here for mochi and ramen 🍜”April 2026
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Naruto ramen Net +1
“I highly recommend the Naruto Ramen and the sushi platters – great quality at an excellent price.”
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“I highly recommend the Naruto Ramen and the sushi platters – great quality at an excellent price.”April 2025
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Salmon tartare Net +1
“Salmon tartare recommended!”
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“Salmon tartare recommended!”November 2025
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Seaweed salad Net +1
“We started with the seaweed salad, which was fresh and well-balanced.”
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“We started with the seaweed salad, which was fresh and well-balanced.”June 2025
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Spicy tuna roll Net +1
“The spicy tuna roll was also quite good.”
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“The spicy tuna roll was also quite good.”June 2025
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Sushi platters Net +1
“I highly recommend the Naruto Ramen and the sushi platters – great quality at an excellent price.”
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“I highly recommend the Naruto Ramen and the sushi platters – great quality at an excellent price.”April 2025
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Tempura Net +1
“perfectly pan-fried with a crispy golden bottom and a juicy, flavorful filling. The tempura was light, airy, and crunchy. The dipping sauces complemented the dishes perfectly.”
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“perfectly pan-fried with a crispy golden bottom and a juicy, flavorful filling. The tempura was light, airy, and crunchy. The dipping sauces complemented the dishes perfectly.”June 2026
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Tom yam Net +1
“Tom Yam, fried rice and rolls were great!”
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“Tom Yam, fried rice and rolls were great!”January 2026
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Yakisoba noodles Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had a great dining experience at this Japanese restaurant. We tried the Ramen and Yakisoba, and both dishes were really nice—flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. The service was equally pleasant, making the overall experience very enjoyable. A special mention to our server, Gareth, who was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. We’ll definitely be happy to visit again.”
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Review excerpts
“We had a great dining experience at this Japanese restaurant. We tried the Ramen and Yakisoba, and both dishes were really nice—flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. The service was equally pleasant, making the overall experience very enjoyable. A special mention to our server, Gareth, who was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. We’ll definitely be happy to visit again.”January 2026
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Matcha pineapple drink Net +1
“I loved the matcha pineapple drink, it was such a good combination of flavours and so refreshing!”
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“I loved the matcha pineapple drink, it was such a good combination of flavours and so refreshing!”May 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Chicken karaage Net −1
“We ordered take away. The noodles were stucked together in both of our 2 ramens (very difficult to eat and the soup was average…but the worst was the chicken karaage. It was way too fried, tasted like it was chicken from the last service and they fried a second time for us. So disappointing since we were waiting for the opening this a long time.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered take away. The noodles were stucked together in both of our 2 ramens (very difficult to eat and the soup was average…but the worst was the chicken karaage. It was way too fried, tasted like it was chicken from the last service and they fried a second time for us. So disappointing since we were waiting for the opening this a long time.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check sauces. Vegetarian diners should use the separate menu and ask which sauces are vegetarian-friendly before ordering.
Try Naruto. For a named ramen choice, one review specifically recommends the Naruto Ramen alongside the sushi platters.
Dine in. For ramen or soup, dining in may avoid the packaging problems one customer reported with delivery.
Bring children. Families can expect child-sized portions, and one visit included a hands-on sushi-making introduction for a daughter.
Try cheesecake. Leave room for dessert if you like cheesecake; one review calls it a must-try.
Pair with drinks. The matcha pineapple drink and mojito both received specific praise as refreshingly enjoyable pairings.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Creek Beach
Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven noodles
One diner found the yakisoba very salty and said the chicken had a slight burnt taste.
Delivery spills
A Careem order arrived damaged because soup spilled from a paper bag without secure sealing or tape.
Takeaway quality
A takeaway order had noodles stuck together, average soup and over-fried chicken karaage.
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The Bottom Line
Japanos is a Japanese restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour where you can settle in for ramen, sushi, bento, yakisoba and casual drinks. The strongest review pattern is around fresh sushi and ramen: the creamy broth with beef gets particular praise, while the Naruto Ramen and sushi platters are named recommendations. Pan-fried gyoza, salmon tartare and cheesecake also appear as worthwhile choices.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Reviews place it by the creek lagoon, near the beach area, with a warm, quiet or relaxing atmosphere that works for lunch, dinner and family occasions. Portions are often described as generous, including options suitable for children, and several diners consider the food well priced.
Vegetarian diners have a separate menu, but it is still worth asking about sauces because one reviewer was specifically warned that some were not vegetarian-friendly. Service is frequently described as attentive and welcoming, with a memorable example of staff showing a child how to make sushi. There are a few quality-control cautions.
One yakisoba was too salty with slightly burnt-tasting chicken, while a takeaway order had stuck noodles and over-fried karaage. A Careem delivery also arrived with soup spilled because the packaging was not securely sealed, so dining in may be the safer choice for ramen or soup.