Strong value
A big-sized ramen was reported at 25 dirhams, with generous portions and good quality for the price.
KAMADO RESTAURANT
Al Barsha
Kamado is a compact Japanese restaurant in Al Barsha, known for affordable comfort food and quick meals. Reviewers often return for the chicken katsu sets, katsu curry and ramen, while the cozy setting and friendly service add to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
207 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Katsu sets
The chicken katsu set was described as authentic, generous and comparable to meals eaten in Japan.
Katsu curry
Katsu curry is one of the more consistently praised dishes, with several reviewers choosing it as a favourite.
Cozy setting
The small dining room is repeatedly described as clean, cozy and well kept.
Fast ordering
Tablets let diners order directly from their table, and the bar can be used when tables are full.
Crispy tempura
One review specifically praised the tempura for being fresh and crisp rather than heavy.
What to Eat at KAMADO RESTAURANT 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 KAMADO RESTAURANT, 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 KAMADO RESTAURANT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Katsu kare Net +5
“I’d have to say that their appetizers & main dishes are excellent in taste & flavor! My personal favorite is their Katsu curry. Although I wasn’t that satisfied with the Ramen experience, I’d like to commend that it’s very affordable & it’s good with its price. Maybe a little less on the salt is what I can suggest.”
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Review excerpts
“I’d have to say that their appetizers & main dishes are excellent in taste & flavor! My personal favorite is their Katsu curry. Although I wasn’t that satisfied with the Ramen experience, I’d like to commend that it’s very affordable & it’s good with its price. Maybe a little less on the salt is what I can suggest.”May 2025
“The Katsu Kare and the chicken gyoza were good.”June 2026
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Tempura Net +2
“The ramen and tempura at Kamado Restaurant were absolutely delicious, with rich flavors and excellent quality. I was especially impressed by the fresh, crispy tempura and the perfectly prepared ramen.”
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Review excerpts
“The ramen and tempura at Kamado Restaurant were absolutely delicious, with rich flavors and excellent quality. I was especially impressed by the fresh, crispy tempura and the perfectly prepared ramen.”June 2026
“Their tempura side dishes are also light, crispy, and delicious.”September 2025
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Chicken gyoza Net +2
“The Katsu Kare and the chicken gyoza were good.”
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Review excerpts
“The Katsu Kare and the chicken gyoza were good.”June 2026
“I visited KAMADO Japanese and ordered the chicken ramen and chicken gyoza. The ramen was warm and comforting, with tender chicken and nicely cooked noodles. However, the broth had a slightly fishy taste, which stood out more than expected for a chicken-based dish. The chicken gyoza were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, but the ramen had a mild fishy flavor that took away a bit from the overall experience.”December 2025
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Chicken katsu Net +2
“Our usual favorites are the chicken katsu, tempura and katsu curry — consistently delicious and satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“Our usual favorites are the chicken katsu, tempura and katsu curry — consistently delicious and satisfying.”September 2025
“We dined for dinner and ordered Chicken Katsu, Katsu Kare and Matcha Latte. Unfortunately, some items (Gyosa, Miso soup and Gyuudon) are not available. Foods are tasty and portion is just enough. Worth the price 👍”May 2025
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Chicken katsu set Net +2
“Tried the chicken katsu set and it was authentic, easily on par with what I had in Japan. For just AED 30+ per person, the portions were generous, and the service was speedy. At this price point, we were satisfied!”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the chicken katsu set and it was authentic, easily on par with what I had in Japan. For just AED 30+ per person, the portions were generous, and the service was speedy. At this price point, we were satisfied!”July 2026
“I’ve tried chicken katsu set , it was decent amount with miso soup , and steamed rice for affordable price .”May 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Chicken ramen Net +1
“I visited KAMADO Japanese and ordered the chicken ramen and chicken gyoza. The ramen was warm and comforting, with tender chicken and nicely cooked noodles. However, the broth had a slightly fishy taste, which stood out more than expected for a chicken-based dish. The chicken gyoza were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, but the ramen had a mild fishy flavor that took away a bit from the overall experience. Overall, the food was decent and filling, but the unexpected fishy taste was a downside. With a little improvement in flavor balance, it could be much better.”
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Review excerpts
“I visited KAMADO Japanese and ordered the chicken ramen and chicken gyoza. The ramen was warm and comforting, with tender chicken and nicely cooked noodles. However, the broth had a slightly fishy taste, which stood out more than expected for a chicken-based dish. The chicken gyoza were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, but the ramen had a mild fishy flavor that took away a bit from the overall experience. Overall, the food was decent and filling, but the unexpected fishy taste was a downside. With a little improvement in flavor balance, it could be much better.”December 2025
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Fried rice Net +1
“I recommended the ramen and the fried rice soooo yummy !”
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Review excerpts
“I recommended the ramen and the fried rice soooo yummy !”January 2026
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Katsu chicken meal Net +1
“I tried katsu chicken meal, really recommend it!”
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“I tried katsu chicken meal, really recommend it!”February 2026
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Katsu set Net +1
“We had the katsu set and the katsu curry, both were solid quality offerings.”
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“We had the katsu set and the katsu curry, both were solid quality offerings.”July 2025
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Onigiri Net +1
“25 dirhams for an incredible big-sized ramen. The noodles and broth of the ramen were incredible, the onigiri was so simple yet one of my favorites, and it seems bigger in real life than in the menu.”
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Review excerpts
“25 dirhams for an incredible big-sized ramen. The noodles and broth of the ramen were incredible, the onigiri was so simple yet one of my favorites, and it seems bigger in real life than in the menu.”April 2026
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Spicy ramen Net +1
“We ordered the Paitan Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Chicken Gyoza, and Spicy Ramen. Out of those four, only the Spicy Ramen had some flavor, but it was mostly just spicy and didn’t have much depth beyond the heat.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the Paitan Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Chicken Gyoza, and Spicy Ramen. Out of those four, only the Spicy Ramen had some flavor, but it was mostly just spicy and didn’t have much depth beyond the heat.”June 2026
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Miso soup Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I’ve tried chicken katsu set , it was decent amount with miso soup , and steamed rice for affordable price .”
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Review excerpts
“I’ve tried chicken katsu set , it was decent amount with miso soup , and steamed rice for affordable price .”May 2025
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Gyoza Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Gyoza, kare and karaage are okay but the ramens we ordered were not.”
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Gyudon Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered gyudon, tendon & katsudon which were okay. Don’t order the ramen! It’s our first time not to be able to eat it.”
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Karaage Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Gyoza, kare and karaage are okay but the ramens we ordered were not.”
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Tendon Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered gyudon, tendon & katsudon which were okay. Don’t order the ramen! It’s our first time not to be able to eat it.”
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Drinks 3
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Iced matcha latte Net +1
“Don’t leave without trying their iced matcha latte.✨️”
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Review excerpts
“Don’t leave without trying their iced matcha latte.✨️”July 2025
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Matcha drink Net +1
“Love the matcha drink.”
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“Love the matcha drink.”May 2026
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Matcha latte Net +1
“We dined for dinner and ordered Chicken Katsu, Katsu Kare and Matcha Latte. Unfortunately, some items (Gyosa, Miso soup and Gyuudon) are not available. Foods are tasty and portion is just enough. Worth the price 👍”
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Review excerpts
“We dined for dinner and ordered Chicken Katsu, Katsu Kare and Matcha Latte. Unfortunately, some items (Gyosa, Miso soup and Gyuudon) are not available. Foods are tasty and portion is just enough. Worth the price 👍”May 2025
What to Avoid (7)
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Dango Net −1
“The only letdown was the dango. The texture was more like plain flour dough than the chewy rice cake it’s meant to be. I took one bite and couldn’t finish. Please improve this dish, especially since it’s such a classic Japanese dessert.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only letdown was the dango. The texture was more like plain flour dough than the chewy rice cake it’s meant to be. I took one bite and couldn’t finish. Please improve this dish, especially since it’s such a classic Japanese dessert.”July 2026
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Katsudon Net −1
“However, the Katsudon was an epic failure and had no taste at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, the Katsudon was an epic failure and had no taste at all.”June 2026
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Omurice Net −1
“We also tried the omurice, which did not meet our expectations in terms of taste and overall quality.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We also tried the omurice, which did not meet our expectations in terms of taste and overall quality.”April 2026
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Oyakodon Net −1
“the oyakodon smells really really bad and tenpura is too oily.”
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Critical review excerpts
“the oyakodon smells really really bad and tenpura is too oily.”July 2025
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Paitan miso ramen Net −1
“The Paitan Miso ramen tasted like fish sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Paitan Miso ramen tasted like fish sauce.”June 2026
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Paitan shio Net −1
“We ordered the Paitan Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Chicken Gyoza, and Spicy Ramen. Out of those four, only the Spicy Ramen had some flavor, but it was mostly just spicy and didn’t have much depth beyond the heat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the Paitan Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Chicken Gyoza, and Spicy Ramen. Out of those four, only the Spicy Ramen had some flavor, but it was mostly just spicy and didn’t have much depth beyond the heat.”June 2026
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Paitan shoyu Net −1
“We ordered the Paitan Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Chicken Gyoza, and Spicy Ramen. Out of those four, only the Spicy Ramen had some flavor, but it was mostly just spicy and didn’t have much depth beyond the heat.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the Paitan Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Chicken Gyoza, and Spicy Ramen. Out of those four, only the Spicy Ramen had some flavor, but it was mostly just spicy and didn’t have much depth beyond the heat.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Go outside peak hours if possible: the small room can develop a queue when busy.
Try katsu. For a first order, consider the chicken katsu set or katsu curry, which received steadier praise than the ramen.
Consider half. If you want to sample ramen without committing to a full bowl, ask about the half-portion option.
Use the bar. When tables are occupied, the bar area provides another way to eat at the restaurant.
Check broth. If ordering ramen, ask about the broth first; several diners noticed fishy or unexpectedly strong flavours.
Order tablets. The table tablets allow you to place the order directly, which can make the compact dining setup easier to navigate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
EMIRATES SOUQ - Shop No: 8 Street 38
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Ramen inconsistency
Ramen reviews vary sharply: some praised it, while others found the broth fishy, bland or lacking depth.
Small space
Seating is limited, with reviewers mentioning few tables and queues during peak periods.
Weak katsudon
One diner found the katsudon completely lacking in flavour.
Dessert miss
The dango was criticised for having a plain flour-dough texture instead of a chewy rice-cake texture.
Order delays
A reviewer received ramen slightly cold and reported a longer-than-expected wait.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 dirhams
big-sized ramen
“25 dirhams for an incredible big-sized ramen”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Kamado is a compact Japanese restaurant in Al Barsha with a menu that suits a quick, affordable meal. The clearest strengths in the reviews are the chicken katsu set, katsu curry and tempura; diners describe the katsu portions as generous, and one reviewer compared the set with meals eaten in Japan. Ramen is another major draw, with a reported 25-dirham big-sized bowl and a half-portion option.
Value is the main reason people return. The dining room is small but generally described as clean, cozy and well kept, and service is often quick and welcoming. You can order from tablets at the table, while the bar is useful when the few tables are occupied.
There is an important caveat: ramen quality appears less consistent than the katsu dishes. Reviews range from rich, well-cooked bowls to broth described as fishy, bland or lacking depth; one diner also received ramen slightly cold after a longer wait. Dango and katsudon each drew specific criticism.
For a first visit, consider going outside peak hours and start with a katsu set or katsu curry rather than making ramen the sole reason for your meal.