KATA Dubai Mall

Name: KATA Dubai Mall
Address: Waterfront Promenade The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142733800

Downtown Dubai

Japanese restaurant Open now 04 273 3800

KATA is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking The Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. Reviews highlight dishes such as the crab salad and Wagyu Truffle Rice Pot, alongside polished service and a setting that suits dinners, celebrations and fountain-show watching.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,158 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fountain views

Outdoor tables can put you directly in front of The Dubai Fountain, with views of the dancing shows.

Standout dishes

The crab salad is a particularly strong order, singled out as the highlight of one dinner.

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What to Eat at KATA Dubai Mall

These items at KATA Dubai Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Crab salad Net +2

“Everything was stunning. The crab salad was the highlight.”

Honorable mentions (26)

Apple dessert experience Net +1

“I totally recommend the apple dessert experience as it was something nice to remember.”
Brocollini Net +1

“The Miso cod and Brocollini were really richly flavoured.”
California rolls Net +1

“Highly recommend the chicken karaage, California rolls and dynamite shrimps - the dipping sauce for the shrimps is fab.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“The lamb was very tender and perfectly cooked, and the chicken curry was succulent and full of flavor.”
Chicken karaage Net +1

“Highly recommend the chicken karaage, California rolls and dynamite shrimps - the dipping sauce for the shrimps is fab.”
Chicken katsu curry Net +1

“The food was delicious, we loved the maki sushi & chicken katsu curry.”
Creme brulee french toast Net +1

“The creme brulee french toast was sensational and also their mocktails were refreshing.”
Crispy corn Net +1

“We tried the crab Salad and seaweed salad which I strongly recommend, crispy corn and tuna fried makki was yummy.”
Crunchy calamari Net +1

“Little dishes are distinctive; such as dancing fountain, seaweed spinach salad, and crunchy calamari.”
Dynamite shrimps Net +1

“Highly recommend the chicken karaage, California rolls and dynamite shrimps - the dipping sauce for the shrimps is fab.”
Gyoza Net +1

“The Gyoza was very nice.”
Maki sushi Net +1

“The food was delicious, we loved the maki sushi & chicken katsu curry.”
Miso chicken ramen Net +1

“We took several small plates (the sweet potatoes fries are really great), with Miso chicken ramen (very good) and Mushroom truffle rice pot (hummmmm).”
Miso cod Net +1

“The Miso cod and Brocollini were really richly flavoured.”
Mushroom rice pot Net +1

“Amazing price, the mushroom rice pot is amazing, wound be perfect if it’s less salty.”
Mushroom truffle rice pot Net +1

“We took several small plates (the sweet potatoes fries are really great), with Miso chicken ramen (very good) and Mushroom truffle rice pot (hummmmm).”
Popcorn shrimp Net +1

“We can compare it with our Trips to Japan and the quality was really good. Highly recommended for all people who appreciate good japanese food. Tipp: try the Popcorn shrimp 🍤”
Seaweed salad Net +1

“We tried the crab Salad and seaweed salad which I strongly recommend, crispy corn and tuna fried makki was yummy.”
Seaweed spinach salad Net +1

“Little dishes are distinctive; such as dancing fountain, seaweed spinach salad, and crunchy calamari.”
Sweet potatoes fries Net +1

“We took several small plates (the sweet potatoes fries are really great), with Miso chicken ramen (very good) and Mushroom truffle rice pot (hummmmm).”
Teriyaki salmon Net +1

“The crab salad was ok, my mum had teriyaki salmon which was really juicy.”
Tomahawk Net +1

“The tomahawk was done to perfection.”
Truffle udon Net +1

“The foods were great, for the record the truffle Udon was delicious, the broccoli stirred fried was great with wog he!”
Tuna fried makki Net +1

“We tried the crab Salad and seaweed salad which I strongly recommend, crispy corn and tuna fried makki was yummy.”
Wagyu gyoza Net +1

“We ordered two non-alcoholic cocktails and one wagyu gyoza. Everything was beautifully presented, with a perfect view of the Dubai Fountain, right at the exit of Dubai Mall. The service was fast, friendly, and very professional. They even waited for us to start recording before serving one of the cocktails at the table — a really nice touch! And the gyoza? Simply the best I’ve ever had. The quality is way above the price you pay, which makes it an incredible value.”
Wagyu truffle rice pot Net +1

“For dinner I had the "Wagyu Truffle Rice Pot" and it was SO good, I enjoyed every spoonful of it!”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Apple sphere Net −1

“However, the desserts were disappointing. The apple sphere was far too sweet, and the chocolate fondant, which was supposed to be more runny, was also overly sweet.”
Black sesame crème brûlée Net −1

“Ordered almost one of each from the menu and none disappointed taste wise other than the black sesame crème brûlée (not a big fan of crème brûlée).”
California sushi Net −1

“All the food was delicious and flavorful, and the service was outstanding—our waiter was attentive and professional. We didn’t enjoy the California sushi, but they kindly canceled it from the bill, which we truly appreciated.”
Chocolate fondant Net −1

“However, the desserts were disappointing. The apple sphere was far too sweet, and the chocolate fondant, which was supposed to be more runny, was also overly sweet.”
Tiger roll Net −1

“The food was average overall, I ordered the Tiger Roll and found it a bit disappointing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request outdoors. Ask for an outdoor or terrace table if the fountain shows are your priority; reviews mention front-row views.

Book ahead. Reserve for around 8:30–9pm, especially with a group, as weekday tables became largely reserved after 8pm.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Waterfront Promenade The Dubai Mall

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 273 3800

Mon	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	10:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Pricey dining

Several reviews describe the restaurant as expensive or say prices are a bit high for the experience.

Uneven food

Food quality is not entirely consistent: one diner found the Tiger Roll disappointing and the meal average overall.

Customer-reported prices

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

88 DHS

3 courses set with water only

“You get 3 courses set with water only for 88 DHS”

Google review · May 2024

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The Bottom Line

KATA is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Downtown Dubai where the setting is a major part of the meal. Choose indoor seating or ask for the terrace to watch The Dubai Fountain and, from some tables, the Burj Khalifa. It works especially well for a celebratory dinner, a stylish lunch or an evening when the view matters as much as the food.

The menu has enough range for sharing: reviews mention sushi, crab salad, ramen, Wagyu Truffle Rice Pot and truffle Udon. The crab salad was a standout for one table, while others praised the sushi’s freshness, Wagyu gyoza and homemade pistachio ice cream. Mocktails also receive positive mentions.

Service is often attentive, including careful help for a diner with extensive allergies, though one visit involved a long wait to place an order. Budget for an upscale meal rather than a bargain dinner. One review reported a three-course business-lunch set with water for 88 DHS, while other diners called prices expensive or high.

Portions may not satisfy every appetite, and desserts can run very sweet. For the terrace, winter is the safer bet; reserve ahead for groups arriving around 8:30 or 9pm.