Burj views
The terrace looks towards the Burj Al Arab, giving lunch and dinner a memorable setting.
KAYTO
Umm Suqeim
KAYTO is a Peruvian-Nikkei restaurant in Umm Suqeim, set at Jumeirah Al Naseem with indoor and terrace seating overlooking the Burj Al Arab. Reviews highlight its raw tuna sushi and miso black cod, while lunch sets offer a more accessible way to try the kitchen.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
788 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh fish
Several diners single out the sushi fish as exceptionally fresh, with raw fish dishes standing out.
Nikkei flavours
The menu combines Japanese technique with Peruvian flavours; salmon tiradito and ceviche are recurring favourites.
Vegan care
A server suggested suitable dishes for a vegan guest with onion and garlic allergies, including miso eggplant and crispy rice avocado.
Lunch value
The lunch menus are repeatedly described as good value, including a three-course lunch reported at AED 150.
Valet parking
One review specifically notes free valet parking at the Jumeirah Al Naseem location.
What to Eat at KAYTO 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 KAYTO, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 KAYTO, 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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Beef tacos Net +1
“The beef tacos arrived to the table while the dish was not presentable at all as there were pieces of beef scattered around. I asked one of the gentlemen if he thinks that is a presentable plate at a fine dinning restaurant n he immediately changed the plate. Overall the taste of the food was really good.”
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“The beef tacos arrived to the table while the dish was not presentable at all as there were pieces of beef scattered around. I asked one of the gentlemen if he thinks that is a presentable plate at a fine dinning restaurant n he immediately changed the plate. Overall the taste of the food was really good.”June 2022
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Black cod Net +1
“Honestly, that black cod alone is worth it. Everything was so well-balanced and full of flavour, and the matcha pairings were super refreshing and not overpowering.”
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“Honestly, that black cod alone is worth it. Everything was so well-balanced and full of flavour, and the matcha pairings were super refreshing and not overpowering.”July 2025
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Black code Net +1
“The food was very tasty, and the black code for main was a good size. I would say it would be nicer to have an option for a side rather than just give mushrooms they do have an acquired taste.”
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“The food was very tasty, and the black code for main was a good size. I would say it would be nicer to have an option for a side rather than just give mushrooms they do have an acquired taste.”May 2025
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Business lunch Net +1
“The menu features a lot of nice dishes and the business lunch is a very good option. I liked the quality for the price.”
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“The menu features a lot of nice dishes and the business lunch is a very good option. I liked the quality for the price.”March 2024
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Cheesecake brûle Net +1
“The dessert was super good, mandarin sorbet and cheesecake brûle”
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“The dessert was super good, mandarin sorbet and cheesecake brûle”March 2024
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Cheesecake dessert Net +1
“My cheesecake dessert was light and airy and very refreshing.”
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“My cheesecake dessert was light and airy and very refreshing.”August 2025
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Cheesecake with mango sorbet Net +1
“The food was very delicious as long as tasty cocktails and especially they cheesecake with mango sorbet.”
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“The food was very delicious as long as tasty cocktails and especially they cheesecake with mango sorbet.”April 2023
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Chocolate lava cake Net +1
“Corn fed baby chicken and chocolate Lava cake is a must try.”
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“Corn fed baby chicken and chocolate Lava cake is a must try.”August 2022
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Cold sake daiginjo Net +1
“So we moved to the bar The food was good and I order Cold Sake Daiginjo so it was great”
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“So we moved to the bar The food was good and I order Cold Sake Daiginjo so it was great”June 2026
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Corn fed baby chicken Net +1
“Corn fed baby chicken and chocolate Lava cake is a must try.”
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“Corn fed baby chicken and chocolate Lava cake is a must try.”August 2022
Honorable mentions (32)
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Crispy rice avocado Net +1
“I tried the Miso Eggplant and the Crispy Rice Avocado and both were excellent.”
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“I tried the Miso Eggplant and the Crispy Rice Avocado and both were excellent.”July 2025
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Crispy rice tuna tartare Net +1
“I had the pleasure of indulging in the lunch menu, where I opted for the crispy rice tuna tartare and tuna truffle ceviche as appetizers. Both were absolutely delectable.”
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“I had the pleasure of indulging in the lunch menu, where I opted for the crispy rice tuna tartare and tuna truffle ceviche as appetizers. Both were absolutely delectable.”April 2024
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Crispy rice with spicy tuna on top Net +1
“We also had the crispy rice with spicy tuna on top, this is one of my favorite dishes and was very happy to see it on the menu and even happier when it tasted incredibly good.”
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“We also had the crispy rice with spicy tuna on top, this is one of my favorite dishes and was very happy to see it on the menu and even happier when it tasted incredibly good.”December 2021
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Edamame Net +1
“The edamame was good.”
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“The edamame was good.”December 2021
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Fluffy and creamy cheesecake Net +1
“The mandarin sorbet was outstanding, accompanied by a fluffy and creamy cheesecake.”
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“The mandarin sorbet was outstanding, accompanied by a fluffy and creamy cheesecake.”April 2024
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“Overall food is nice, especially grilled salmon. Dessert and starter is ok”
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“Overall food is nice, especially grilled salmon. Dessert and starter is ok”May 2024
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Grilled seabass Net +1
“Got the grilled seabass it was beautiful and their Pina colada was so delicious!!”
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“Got the grilled seabass it was beautiful and their Pina colada was so delicious!!”February 2024
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Hokkaido wagyu Net +1
“Ordered the shrimp tempura which was great and the Hokkaido Wagyu which was amazing and everything I expected.”
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“Ordered the shrimp tempura which was great and the Hokkaido Wagyu which was amazing and everything I expected.”January 2024
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Hot chocolate cake Net +1
“We ordered a salad, sushi, salmon, cheesecake, and hot chocolate cake, and everything was perfectly cooked.”
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“We ordered a salad, sushi, salmon, cheesecake, and hot chocolate cake, and everything was perfectly cooked.”February 2025
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Kagoshima wagyu beef Net +1
“Hands down though, the piece de resistance was the Kagoshima Wagyu beef. I cannot begin to tell you just how tender this was, almost melting in your mouth. The additional flavouring not at all overpowering so you could really taste the meat. ”
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“Hands down though, the piece de resistance was the Kagoshima Wagyu beef. I cannot begin to tell you just how tender this was, almost melting in your mouth. The additional flavouring not at all overpowering so you could really taste the meat. ”October 2020
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Lunch special Net +1
“Went for the lunch special.”
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“Went for the lunch special.”August 2025
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Miso black cod Net +1
“The miso black cod, as a main course, was a dream, fully loaded with Umami flavor.”
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“The miso black cod, as a main course, was a dream, fully loaded with Umami flavor.”April 2024
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Miso eggplant Net +1
“I tried the Miso Eggplant and the Crispy Rice Avocado and both were excellent.”
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“I tried the Miso Eggplant and the Crispy Rice Avocado and both were excellent.”July 2025
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Pina colada Net +1
“Got the grilled seabass it was beautiful and their Pina colada was so delicious!!”
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“Got the grilled seabass it was beautiful and their Pina colada was so delicious!!”February 2024
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Raw tuna sushi Net +1
“U must try the raw tuna sushi 🤤 was absolutely delicious.”
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“U must try the raw tuna sushi 🤤 was absolutely delicious.”February 2026
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Saikyo miso black cod Net +1
“The Saikyo Miso black cod is again exceptional. The cod was perfectly pan fried, and the miso sauce was just the right accompaniment. ”
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“The Saikyo Miso black cod is again exceptional. The cod was perfectly pan fried, and the miso sauce was just the right accompaniment. ”October 2020
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Salmon starter Net +1
“I had a delightful lunch, with stunning view of the beach and burj al arab, the service is 10/10, food 10/10, beverage and cocktails 10/10, this is the perfect place where you feel in total comfort, if you visit you must try the Salmon starter, sea bass as main, miso soup, cheesecake, please don’t miss the opportunity of the nice spot for photos!”
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“I had a delightful lunch, with stunning view of the beach and burj al arab, the service is 10/10, food 10/10, beverage and cocktails 10/10, this is the perfect place where you feel in total comfort, if you visit you must try the Salmon starter, sea bass as main, miso soup, cheesecake, please don’t miss the opportunity of the nice spot for photos!”April 2023
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Salmon tiradito Net +1
“The dishes are a sensory experience—fresh, beautifully plated, and layered with vibrant Peruvian-Japanese flavors. Whether it’s the salmon tiradito, the crispy bites, or the delicate rolls, every plate is crafted with precision and creativity.”
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“The dishes are a sensory experience—fresh, beautifully plated, and layered with vibrant Peruvian-Japanese flavors. Whether it’s the salmon tiradito, the crispy bites, or the delicate rolls, every plate is crafted with precision and creativity.”December 2025
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Salmon yaki Net +1
“I fully recommend the truffle ceviche tuna and the salmon yaki”
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“I fully recommend the truffle ceviche tuna and the salmon yaki”March 2024
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Sea bass Net +1
“The food was on another level especially the sea bass and the crab sushi.”
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“The food was on another level especially the sea bass and the crab sushi.”December 2024
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Sea bass as main Net +1
“I had a delightful lunch, with stunning view of the beach and burj al arab, the service is 10/10, food 10/10, beverage and cocktails 10/10, this is the perfect place where you feel in total comfort, if you visit you must try the Salmon starter, sea bass as main, miso soup, cheesecake, please don’t miss the opportunity of the nice spot for photos!”
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“I had a delightful lunch, with stunning view of the beach and burj al arab, the service is 10/10, food 10/10, beverage and cocktails 10/10, this is the perfect place where you feel in total comfort, if you visit you must try the Salmon starter, sea bass as main, miso soup, cheesecake, please don’t miss the opportunity of the nice spot for photos!”April 2023
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Seabass in an amazing broth Net +1
“Had an amazing starter, main was seabass in an amazing broth.”
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“Had an amazing starter, main was seabass in an amazing broth.”August 2025
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Shrimp tempura Net +1
“Ordered the shrimp tempura which was great and the Hokkaido Wagyu which was amazing and everything I expected.”
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“Ordered the shrimp tempura which was great and the Hokkaido Wagyu which was amazing and everything I expected.”January 2024
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Shrimp tempura sushi roll with unagi sauce Net +1
“Exceptional food! The shrimp tempura sushi roll with unagi sauce was out of this world!”
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“Exceptional food! The shrimp tempura sushi roll with unagi sauce was out of this world!”February 2024
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Spicy tuna (on toast) Net +1
“The spicy tuna (on toast) is the best - as is the salmon.”
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“The spicy tuna (on toast) is the best - as is the salmon.”February 2022
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Tasting menu Net +1
“Absolutely delicious tasting menu with great mix of flavors. Portions were rather generous for the mains and dessert.”
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“Absolutely delicious tasting menu with great mix of flavors. Portions were rather generous for the mains and dessert.”February 2023
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Truffle ceviche tuna Net +1
“I fully recommend the truffle ceviche tuna and the salmon yaki”
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“I fully recommend the truffle ceviche tuna and the salmon yaki”March 2024
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Tuna bites Net +1
“Tuna bites 5/5”
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“Tuna bites 5/5”June 2022
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Waygu Net +1
“The waygu is also the best I've ever had, just make sure the chef cuts it fine enough”
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“The waygu is also the best I've ever had, just make sure the chef cuts it fine enough”March 2021
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Carb sushi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Carb sushi 3/5”
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Rock shrimp Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We had the rock shrimp. It was tasty but not special.”
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Tempura sushi Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tempura sushi 3/5”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Cheesecake brûlée Net −1
“Cheesecake brûlée 2/5”
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Critical review excerpts
“Cheesecake brûlée 2/5”June 2022
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Yellowtail Net −1
“Yellowtail 2/5”
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“Yellowtail 2/5”June 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm seating. Ask whether your reservation includes the covered rooftop area or a high-top table; one booking was moved to the bar over this distinction.
Choose lunch. For better value, look at the lunch sets; a review describes a three-course lunch for 150 AED.
Check music. If you want a quiet meal, ask about the lounge atmosphere when booking, as music has been reported as very loud.
Mention allergies. Tell the server about dietary restrictions clearly; a vegan guest with onion and garlic allergies received tailored suggestions.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, particularly for special occasions, as diners have reported slow courses and order mix-ups.
Try outdoors. The outdoor tables are the choice for the full Burj Al Arab outlook, though confirm the arrangement and weather suitability first.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rooftop, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Rd.
Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Hosts and floor service can be inconsistent, with reports of rudeness, repeated requests and delayed attention.
Slow courses
Some diners waited too long between courses, and one birthday booking received starters after the main course.
Loud music
The lounge music has been loud enough to feel more like a club than a restaurant.
Strong AC
Air conditioning made one birthday guest cold throughout the meal despite repeated requests for something to cover their arms.
Limited menu
One diner found the menu less extensive than expected, so guests wanting broad choice should check it beforehand.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
199 AED
Matcha Fridays offer
“For only 199 AED, you get 4 beautiful courses plus curated matcha drinks — and yes, it includes their legendary black cod!”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
KAYTO is a Peruvian-Nikkei restaurant at Jumeirah Al Naseem in Umm Suqeim, with indoor and terrace seating facing the Burj Al Arab. It suits a scenic lunch, date or celebration, especially if you enjoy sushi alongside Peruvian-style ceviche and tiradito. The raw tuna sushi, Tuna Truffle Ceviche and miso black cod are among the most useful dishes to look for, while Hokkaido Wagyu is another standout mentioned by diners.
The setting does much of the work: reviews describe elegant interiors, soft music and a terrace with pool, beach or Burj views. Free valet parking is also mentioned. Lunch is worth checking for value, with reviewers citing a three-course offer at AED 150; the four-course Matcha Fridays set with matcha drinks was reported at AED 199 and included black cod.
Service is the main variable. Many diners found staff friendly and attentive, but others encountered rude hosts, slow courses, order mix-ups and requests that needed repeating. Ask about seating before arriving, particularly whether a covered rooftop table is guaranteed, and mention allergies clearly.
If conversation matters, check the music setup: the lounge has sometimes been loud enough to feel club-like.