Wagyu BBQ
Japanese Wagyu BBQ is repeatedly praised for tender, flavorful beef, with one diner saying it “melts in your mouth.”
Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 4th Branch Creek
Deira
Kimuraya is an izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Deira where diners come for Japanese Wagyu BBQ, hotpot and fresh sushi. Reviews also mention a Japanese clothing corner where guests can try on outfits and take photos, making it suitable for groups, family meals and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,491 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Sushi
Reviews highlight fresh sushi, sashimi and salmon, with one repeat visitor saying the salmon quality had become consistently fresh.
Group Dining
The lively setting works for groups: one review describes a visit for 13 co-workers, while another recommends it for large gatherings.
Birthday Help
Staff have supported birthday meals with singing and accommodating small requests, although celebration follow-through has not been consistent.
Japanese Corner
A clothing corner lets guests try on Japanese outfits with assistance and take photos, adding an activity beyond the meal.
Fresh Seafood
Prawns and mussels were described as exceptionally fresh, naturally sweet and flavorful in one detailed review.
Generous Portions
One diner found the portions satisfying without feeling overwhelming, while another specifically praised the generous serving sizes.
Warm Atmosphere
Reviews describe a clean, comfortable setting with Japanese decor and a warm atmosphere suited to relaxed meals.
What to Eat at Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 4th Branch Creek 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 Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 4th Branch Creek, 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.
These items at Kimuraya Authentic Japanese Restaurant - 4th Branch Creek got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bbq beef Net +2
“The BBQ beef was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled.”
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“The BBQ beef was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled.”March 2026
“We opted for the unlimited side dishes and really loved the sushi, BBQ beef, fried chicken, and even the ramen corn soup.”January 2026
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Prawns Net +2
“The meat and seafood are exceptionally fresh, especially the prawns and mussels, which are naturally sweet and flavorful.”
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“The meat and seafood are exceptionally fresh, especially the prawns and mussels, which are naturally sweet and flavorful.”June 2026
“The grilled beef and prawns are also good, but the salmon is the real reason I keep coming back.”April 2026
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Sashimi Net +2
“The sashimi was fresh.”
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“The sashimi was fresh.”March 2026
“We really loved the food. Top quality of wagyu and my favorite is the SASHIMI 😋🥢 🍣 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 💯”May 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Ebi tempura Net +1
“Everything was served fresh and so delicious! Specially the ebi tempura and their wagyu meats.😋😍”
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“Everything was served fresh and so delicious! Specially the ebi tempura and their wagyu meats.😋😍”May 2026
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Fried chicken Net +1
“We opted for the unlimited side dishes and really loved the sushi, BBQ beef, fried chicken, and even the ramen corn soup.”
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“We opted for the unlimited side dishes and really loved the sushi, BBQ beef, fried chicken, and even the ramen corn soup.”January 2026
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Grilled beef Net +1
“The grilled beef and prawns are also good, but the salmon is the real reason I keep coming back.”
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“The grilled beef and prawns are also good, but the salmon is the real reason I keep coming back.”April 2026
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Japanese beef Net +1
“I visited this branch for the first time and tried the Japanese beef—OMG! Everything was amazing: the taste, the ambiance, and the overall experience. The food was absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this place, especially in this weather, if you’re looking for authentic Japanese beef.”
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“I visited this branch for the first time and tried the Japanese beef—OMG! Everything was amazing: the taste, the ambiance, and the overall experience. The food was absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this place, especially in this weather, if you’re looking for authentic Japanese beef.”January 2026
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Japanese wagyu bbq Net +1
“The Japanese Wagyu BBQ was really taste good and hotpot too. It was value for money.”
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“The Japanese Wagyu BBQ was really taste good and hotpot too. It was value for money.”March 2026
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Matcha ice cream Net +1
“The matcha ice cream is also a sweet ending!”
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“The matcha ice cream is also a sweet ending!”October 2025
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Mussels Net +1
“The meat and seafood are exceptionally fresh, especially the prawns and mussels, which are naturally sweet and flavorful.”
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“The meat and seafood are exceptionally fresh, especially the prawns and mussels, which are naturally sweet and flavorful.”June 2026
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Peeled shrimps Net +1
“The only restaurant which I have encountered a peeled shrimp - as someone who hates peeling shrimps and just the thought of having to peel it usually loses my appetite, the peeled shrimps here are such a treat! YUM!”
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“The only restaurant which I have encountered a peeled shrimp - as someone who hates peeling shrimps and just the thought of having to peel it usually loses my appetite, the peeled shrimps here are such a treat! YUM!”May 2026
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Ramen corn soup Net +1
“We opted for the unlimited side dishes and really loved the sushi, BBQ beef, fried chicken, and even the ramen corn soup.”
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“We opted for the unlimited side dishes and really loved the sushi, BBQ beef, fried chicken, and even the ramen corn soup.”January 2026
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Salmon Net +1
“I’m a huge salmon lover, so this is my go-to spot. To be honest, during my first visit, the quality of the second plate of salmon wasn't great. However, I’ve been back a few times since then and haven't had that issue again—the consistency has definitely improved. The salmon is always fresh now.”
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“I’m a huge salmon lover, so this is my go-to spot. To be honest, during my first visit, the quality of the second plate of salmon wasn't great. However, I’ve been back a few times since then and haven't had that issue again—the consistency has definitely improved. The salmon is always fresh now.”April 2026
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Salmon nigiri Net +1
“We had lots of salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura and the spicy endamame. And chicken and beef gyoza. One of our servers was Princess and she was very friendly and polite the whole time. One thing I noticed was the whole staff was running up and down, might be a good idea to add more staff especially during weekends. But overall it was awesome. 👍”
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“We had lots of salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura and the spicy endamame. And chicken and beef gyoza. One of our servers was Princess and she was very friendly and polite the whole time. One thing I noticed was the whole staff was running up and down, might be a good idea to add more staff especially during weekends. But overall it was awesome. 👍”February 2026
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Shrimp tempura Net +1
“We had lots of salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura and the spicy endamame. And chicken and beef gyoza. One of our servers was Princess and she was very friendly and polite the whole time. One thing I noticed was the whole staff was running up and down, might be a good idea to add more staff especially during weekends. But overall it was awesome. 👍”
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Review excerpts
“We had lots of salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura and the spicy endamame. And chicken and beef gyoza. One of our servers was Princess and she was very friendly and polite the whole time. One thing I noticed was the whole staff was running up and down, might be a good idea to add more staff especially during weekends. But overall it was awesome. 👍”February 2026
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Spicy endamame Net +1
“We had lots of salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura and the spicy endamame. And chicken and beef gyoza. One of our servers was Princess and she was very friendly and polite the whole time. One thing I noticed was the whole staff was running up and down, might be a good idea to add more staff especially during weekends. But overall it was awesome. 👍”
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Review excerpts
“We had lots of salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura and the spicy endamame. And chicken and beef gyoza. One of our servers was Princess and she was very friendly and polite the whole time. One thing I noticed was the whole staff was running up and down, might be a good idea to add more staff especially during weekends. But overall it was awesome. 👍”February 2026
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Standard wagyu Net +1
“We had a delicious experience. We loved all the items we have chosen from the menu and an absolute delight for the quality of meat of the Standard Wagyu.”
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“We had a delicious experience. We loved all the items we have chosen from the menu and an absolute delight for the quality of meat of the Standard Wagyu.”May 2026
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Steak Net +1
“However, the steak was delicious.”
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“However, the steak was delicious.”February 2026
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Tempura Net +1
“The tempura is a must try too!”
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“The tempura is a must try too!”October 2025
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Unlimited a5 japanese wagyu special Net +1
“We enjoyed the Unlimited A5 Japanese Wagyu Special, and everything was delicious and high quality.”
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“We enjoyed the Unlimited A5 Japanese Wagyu Special, and everything was delicious and high quality.”January 2026
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Unlimited yakiniku Net +1
“We ordered the Unlimited Yakiniku, and the food was really good. Everything we tried was delicious, and we enjoyed the overall experience.”
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“We ordered the Unlimited Yakiniku, and the food was really good. Everything we tried was delicious, and we enjoyed the overall experience.”June 2026
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Wagyu Net +1
“The wagyu was nothing short of outstanding—perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and truly melted in the mouth.”
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“The wagyu was nothing short of outstanding—perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and truly melted in the mouth.”July 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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A5 wagyu package Net −1
“We ordered the A5 Wagyu package with both hotpot and BBQ, but the service and food quality were far below expectations.”
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“We ordered the A5 Wagyu package with both hotpot and BBQ, but the service and food quality were far below expectations.”June 2026
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California roll Net −1
“As for the sushi rolls, they were beyond disappointing. The salmon roll barely had any salmon in it, and the California roll was honestly one of the worst things I’ve ever eaten.”
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“As for the sushi rolls, they were beyond disappointing. The salmon roll barely had any salmon in it, and the California roll was honestly one of the worst things I’ve ever eaten.”May 2026
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Mala hotpot soup Net −1
“The food quality was also disappointing. The Wagyu was marinated so heavily that it tasted excessively salty, and the mala hotpot soup was overwhelmingly salty as well.”
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“The food quality was also disappointing. The Wagyu was marinated so heavily that it tasted excessively salty, and the mala hotpot soup was overwhelmingly salty as well.”June 2026
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Salmon roll Net −1
“As for the sushi rolls, they were beyond disappointing. The salmon roll barely had any salmon in it, and the California roll was honestly one of the worst things I’ve ever eaten.”
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“As for the sushi rolls, they were beyond disappointing. The salmon roll barely had any salmon in it, and the California roll was honestly one of the worst things I’ve ever eaten.”May 2026
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Salmon slices Net −1
“The salmon was especially ridiculous — I have never seen salmon slices that tiny in my life. Only after I strongly complained did they finally replace them with bigger pieces.”
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“The salmon was especially ridiculous — I have never seen salmon slices that tiny in my life. Only after I strongly complained did they finally replace them with bigger pieces.”May 2026
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Tamago Net −1
“And ultimately disappointing moment when the only food that I waited long, the tamago that supposed to be my appetizer was served as my last food, and was disgustingly served. The egg was not freshly cooked not even heated to looked like one. The inside is already darkening which is very concerning since I do not know if it was cooked yesterday, thus my appetite has been ruined.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And ultimately disappointing moment when the only food that I waited long, the tamago that supposed to be my appetizer was served as my last food, and was disgustingly served. The egg was not freshly cooked not even heated to looked like one. The inside is already darkening which is very concerning since I do not know if it was cooked yesterday, thus my appetite has been ruined.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Ahead. Make a reservation before visiting, especially if you want outdoor grilling or a popular seasonal unlimited package.
Allow Time. If ordering unlimited BBQ or hotpot, allow extra time and check that each dish arrives before ordering more.
Choose Indoors. During hot weather, request an indoor table rather than relying on the outdoor area, which one diner found uncomfortable in summer.
Check Discounts. Confirm package pricing before paying: one diner had to point out an online discount before it was applied to the bill.
Try Outfits. Leave time for the Japanese clothing corner if you want to try on an outfit and take photos during your visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel - Baniyas Rd
Riggat Al Buteen, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delayed Orders
Several diners reported five-minute-plus gaps between dishes, with some orders arriving only after repeated follow-ups.
Missed Items
During one unlimited meal, some requested dishes never arrived and refills required repeated requests.
Inconsistent Quality
One customer found the Wagyu and mala hotpot excessively salty and said the beef quality differed from visits to other branches.
Peak Smoke
The atmosphere can become smoky and noisy during busy periods, which may matter if you prefer a quieter meal.
Outdoor Heat
The outdoor seating was described as unsuitable during summer, so indoor seating may be more comfortable in hot weather.
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The Bottom Line
Kimuraya’s Creek branch is an izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Deira with a menu built around Japanese Wagyu BBQ, hotpot and sushi. Reviews make the unlimited formats the main draw: diners mention Unlimited Yakiniku, unlimited side dishes, fresh sashimi and salmon nigiri, plus ebi tempura and prawns. The Japanese Wagyu BBQ and hotpot are especially popular, with several diners calling the beef tender, flavorful and good value.
The warm Japanese atmosphere suits family meals, birthdays and larger groups; one party visited with 13 co-workers, and another review describes a Japanese clothing corner where guests can try on outfits and take photos. Outdoor dining and grilling are available in some experiences, but summer heat can make the outdoor area uncomfortable. Reservations are described as essential in one promotion, particularly for outdoor grilling.
Service is often praised as friendly, attentive and fast, and the restaurant has received repeat visits from loyal customers. Still, timing is the key caution. Multiple reviews describe five-minute-plus gaps between dishes, missed items and repeated requests for unlimited refills.
Peak periods may also feel smoky and noisy. Pricing feedback is mixed: some diners found the experience worthwhile, while one reported paying about AED 900 for four people and another had to ask for a listed wagyu discount to be applied.