Kinoya

Name: Kinoya
Address: The Onyx Tower 2 - Floor P2, Barsha Heights, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142202920

Barsha Heights

Japanese restaurant Open now 04 220 2920

Kinoya is a Japanese restaurant in Barsha Heights built around izakaya-style dining and ramen. Reviews point to the chef-facing bar as a highlight, with standout bowls such as duck ramen and shio paitan alongside sushi, skewers and other Japanese dishes.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,107 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Ramen

Ramen is the main draw, with rich broths, well-textured noodles and favourites including duck, tantanmen and shio paitan.

Chef Bar

Bar seats put you beside the open kitchen, where you can watch chefs prepare ramen and sushi.

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What to Eat at Kinoya

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kinoya, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

Duck ramen Net +2

“A cosy Japanese restaurant, highly renowned for its exceptional Ramen dishes, with my favorite being the Duck Ramen.”
Chicken gyoza Net +2

“We had the fried chicken, chicken gyoza, tuna sushi and the chef recommended ramen. All were delicious.”
Edamame Net +2

“Vegetarian food has delicious gyozas, edamame.”
Miso butter eggplant Net +2

“The miso butter eggplant? Absolutely not optional. Deep, rich, slightly sweet, and honestly the dish that stole the show.”
Shrimp tempura Net +2

“The ramen was absolutely delicious, paired with crispy shrimp tempura, a fresh edamame salad, and perfectly crafted cocktails 🍸🍤 Definitely a place worth coming back to.”
Strawberry cheesecake mochi Net +2

“Don’t leave without trying the strawberry cheesecake mochi for dessert. It’s a brilliant fusion that combines the soft, chewy texture of mochi with creamy cheesecake filling and strawberry – a perfect sweet ending to the meal.”
Tantanmen Net +2

“The tantanmen ramen arrived with a peanut broth that knew exactly what it was doing.”

Honorable mentions (37)

Avocado roll Net +1

“Sushi hits every time: avocado roll for balance, salmon for comfort, bluefin tuna toro buttery and indulgent, hamachi fresh and delicate.”
Beef gyoza Net +1

“The beef gyoza were exceptional – beautifully pan-fried with a satisfying crunch and packed with flavorful, well-seasoned filling.”
Beef tsukune Net +1

“The beef tsukune and the spicy edamame at my favourite starters.”
Bluefin tuna toro Net +1

“Sushi hits every time: avocado roll for balance, salmon for comfort, bluefin tuna toro buttery and indulgent, hamachi fresh and delicate.”
Burnt salmon with spicy mayo Net +1

“The burnt salmon with spicy mayo is also a good option, especially if you don’t really eat raw fish. The burnt mayo smell and flavor are really nice.”
Charred prawns Net +1

“Beef skewers were on point, charred prawns had that proper smoky edge.”
Chef recommended ramen Net +1

“We had the fried chicken, chicken gyoza, tuna sushi and the chef recommended ramen. All were delicious.”
Chef’s special shio paitan Net +1

“I opted for the chef’s special Shio Paitan, and it was outstanding rich, incredibly creamy and packed with flavour.”
Chicken katsu curry with rice Net +1

“The chicken katsu curry with rice was comfort food at its finest. The chicken was perfectly breaded and fried to a golden crisp, while the curry sauce had that ideal balance of richness and mild spice that makes this dish so beloved.”
Chicken thigh skewer Net +1

“We also ordered chicken thigh skewer and shrimps robata. Both of them were amazing, especially the shrimps were so good I almost ordered another.”
Chirashi don Net +1

“The chirashi don was very fresh and honestly one of my favorites. I’d definitely recommend it.”
Cooked salmon with rice Net +1

“Cooked salmon with rice 10/10.”
Creme brulee Net +1

“On our second visit, we indulged in the delightful Katsu Sando and Creme Brulee, which left us with an explosion of flavors in our mouths.”
Creme brulee served on sweet potato Net +1

“You should definitely try the Creme Brulee served on sweet potato. It’s more delicious than you’d expect. 😋”
Fatty tuna Net +1

“The fatty tuna is an absolute must-try—it’s life-changing.”
Fresh edamame salad Net +1

“The ramen was absolutely delicious, paired with crispy shrimp tempura, a fresh edamame salad, and perfectly crafted cocktails 🍸🍤 Definitely a place worth coming back to.”
Fried chicken Net +1

“We had the fried chicken, chicken gyoza, tuna sushi and the chef recommended ramen. All were delicious.”
Fried gyoza Net +1

“We ordered the Tantanmen, fried gyoza, and salmon maki, and everything was delicious.”
Hokkaido cake Net +1

“Hokkaido cake is very good.”
Katsu curry Net +1

“For mains, the katsu curry is cozy vibes on a plate, and the shio paitan ramen delivers creamy, flavorful broth that just hits.”
Katsu sando Net +1

“On our second visit, we indulged in the delightful Katsu Sando and Creme Brulee, which left us with an explosion of flavors in our mouths.”
Miso ramen Net +1

“The miso ramen has the umami taste Im looking for. Even though there’s not much ingredients than chicken, egg, noodles and some spring.. the taste was amazing! The flavor is soak deep in the noodles!”
Prawn tempura Net +1

“The prawn tempura was perfectly crispy with a light, delicate batter that didn’t overpower the sweet, succulent prawns.”
Salmon bowl Net +1

“Food was outstanding especially the ramen and the Salmon bowl, out of this world! They cooked our food perfectly and they are one of the best indeed.”
Salmon maki Net +1

“We ordered the Tantanmen, fried gyoza, and salmon maki, and everything was delicious.”
Salmon sashimi Net +1

“Update: came back and had that miso butter eggplant, salmon sashimi and strawberry cheesecake mochi - incredibly delicious all.”
Shio paitan ramen Net +1

“For mains, the katsu curry is cozy vibes on a plate, and the shio paitan ramen delivers creamy, flavorful broth that just hits.”
Shrimps robata Net +1

“We also ordered chicken thigh skewer and shrimps robata. Both of them were amazing, especially the shrimps were so good I almost ordered another.”
Smokey beef special ramen Net +1

“The Smokey beef special ramen is killer.”
Spicy edamame Net +1

“The beef tsukune and the spicy edamame at my favourite starters.”
Spicy fried chicken Net +1

“The spicy fried chicken was another highlight – crispy, juicy, and with just the right kick of heat.”
Strawberry cheesecake mochi ice cream Net +1

“The strawberry cheesecake mochi ice cream was universally approved; light, indulgent, and gone too quickly.”
Tuna sushi Net +1

“We had the fried chicken, chicken gyoza, tuna sushi and the chef recommended ramen. All were delicious.”
Veg ramen Net +1

“The fact that they have an incredible tasting Veggie ramen is also a plus point.”
Wagyu rice with the egg on top Net +1

“Our toddler loved the wagyu rice with the egg on top, which is impressive considering toddlers have higher standards than most critics.”
Wagyu tsukune skewer Net +1

“From the robata, the wagyu tsukune skewer surprised me—smoky, tender, and perfect dipped in egg yolk.”
Shio ramen Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“This time, in addition to the same shio ramen and duck ramen I had before, I also ordered the shoyu ramen. However, the flavors of both the shio ramen and the duck ramen were clearly different from last time. The shio ramen had become noticeably spicier, and the duck ramen broth felt much thinner, almost as if it had been diluted with hot water compared to my previous visit.”

Drinks 1

Cocktail Net +1

“The ramen is very tasty. The cocktail is also very unique and delicious. Great service as well.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Shio paitan Net −1

“◉SHIO PAITAN Regular 60 It was a little spicy rather than salty. The noodles were not bad, but the crispy grilled chicken could have had a little more flavor.”
Shoyu Net −2

“◉SHOYU Regular 66 It tastes like a combination of soy sauce and hot water, with no richness or flavor. The crispy grilled chicken has no flavor.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Reserve early: several reviews say tables fill quickly, and arriving without a booking may leave you with bar seating.

Ramen Timing. Ramen is served after 6 pm according to one review; earlier visits can focus on the other dishes.

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Practical details

The Onyx Tower 2 - Floor P2

Al Thanyah Third, Dubai

04 220 2920

Mon	Closed
Tue	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun	12:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Small Portions

Some diners find the portions elegant but small, particularly when ordering drinks alongside the meal.

Slow Service

Service can slow down when the restaurant is busy, with one review noting difficulty finding staff for extra orders or the bill.

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The Bottom Line

Kinoya is a Japanese restaurant in Barsha Heights centred on izakaya dining and ramen. Ramen is the strongest reason to visit: reviews highlight the duck ramen, tantanmen, shio paitan and miso ramen, with praise for rich broths, bouncy noodles and balanced flavour. The menu also stretches into sushi, robata skewers and comforting dishes such as katsu curry.

The chef-facing bar is a particularly memorable seat because you can watch the ramen and sushi being prepared. It is not the most comfortable option, though, and one diner left smelling like ramen. If you want a traditional low table, chef’s table or outdoor seat, reserve ahead; the chef’s table requires removing your shoes.

The restaurant is popular enough that several diners recommend booking well in advance. Food quality is not universally consistent. Some repeat visitors found the broth changed between visits, while others felt portions were small or prices high for the amount served.

Vegetarian choice is narrower: reviewers liked the gyozas and edamame but found only a soy-based vegetable ramen with no customisation. Two hours of free building parking and valet parking were both mentioned, which helps with the Barsha Heights location.