Ramen Broth
Shoyu, shio and spicy ramen are often praised for rich, layered broths and well-textured noodles.
Konjiki Hototogisu - Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha
Konjiki Hototogisu is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Al Barsha, inside Mall of the Emirates. Its menu centres on richly flavoured bowls such as Shoyu Ramen, alongside comforting dishes including Chicken Katsu Curry and starters like Beef Tataki.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
5,623 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Noodles
Several diners noticed the noodles’ springy, chewy or al dente texture, with one describing them as handmade.
Tataki Dishes
Tuna Tataki and Beef Tataki are standout choices, with reviews noting freshness, flavour and careful presentation.
Katsu Curry
Chicken Katsu Curry is a repeat order for some regulars, praised for crisp chicken and a rich, slightly spicy sauce.
Warm Service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and helpful with recommendations, explanations and special requests.
Family Friendly
Comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere work for casual meals, families, couples and groups of friends.
Desserts
Mochi desserts, especially Matcha Mochi Ice Cream and Matcha Daifuku, provide a well-liked finish.
What to Eat at Konjiki Hototogisu - Mall of the Emirates 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 Konjiki Hototogisu - Mall of the Emirates, 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 Konjiki Hototogisu - Mall of the Emirates, 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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Gyoza Net +3
“Ramen and Gyoza as good as i expected.”
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“Ramen and Gyoza as good as i expected.”February 2026
“Been eating here for quite some time now and their cloudy ramen and gyoza is consistent and excellent!”February 2026
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Beef tataki Net +3
“The beef tataki and tuna tataki were perfectly prepared—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The spicy ramen was rich, comforting, and packed with depth. Special thanks to Sandip and Aashish for their excellent service and warm hospitality. Highly recommended!”
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“The beef tataki and tuna tataki were perfectly prepared—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The spicy ramen was rich, comforting, and packed with depth. Special thanks to Sandip and Aashish for their excellent service and warm hospitality. Highly recommended!”February 2026
“I ordered the dipping ramen, beef tataki, and a peach plush drink. The noodles were super fresh and had a great chew to them. The beef tataki was a bit sour from the pickling, but I actually liked that since I enjoy sour food.”June 2026
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Beef skewer Net +2
“Here we go again, enjoying our comfort food for the nth time, and today we even added a delicious beef skewer to the feast! 😋”
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“Here we go again, enjoying our comfort food for the nth time, and today we even added a delicious beef skewer to the feast! 😋”August 2026
“shio and shoyu Ramen was so tasty and delicious, we love the beef skewers and salad too! we like the ambiance and very accomodating staff name niro. We will sure to come back”March 2026
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Chicken katsu curry Net +2
“Our usual order is the chicken katsu curry and it’s honestly our favorite. The food is always good and comforting, which is why we keep coming back. The staff are also really nice, especially the Filipino server and the other staff member who’s usually there. We go so often that I feel like they already recognize us at this point 😭 Service has always been friendly and welcoming every visit. Only thing I wish is for the portion size to be a bit bigger because it feels a little too few for the price, especially when you’re really hungry. But overall, still one of our favorite spots in MOE!”
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“Our usual order is the chicken katsu curry and it’s honestly our favorite. The food is always good and comforting, which is why we keep coming back. The staff are also really nice, especially the Filipino server and the other staff member who’s usually there. We go so often that I feel like they already recognize us at this point 😭 Service has always been friendly and welcoming every visit. Only thing I wish is for the portion size to be a bit bigger because it feels a little too few for the price, especially when you’re really hungry. But overall, still one of our favorite spots in MOE!”May 2026
“The star of the show was undoubtedly the Chicken Katsu Curry. The breaded and fried chicken was cooked to perfection, and the curry sauce was rich, flavorful, and slightly spicy.”August 2026
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Fried rice Net +2
“The food was excellent very authentic Japanese ramen, and the fried rice is highly recommended as well.”
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“The food was excellent very authentic Japanese ramen, and the fried rice is highly recommended as well.”March 2026
“Our favorite is their Beef Tataki and Fried Rice!”November 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Shoyu ramen Net +1
“shio and shoyu Ramen was so tasty and delicious, we love the beef skewers and salad too! we like the ambiance and very accomodating staff name niro. We will sure to come back”
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“shio and shoyu Ramen was so tasty and delicious, we love the beef skewers and salad too! we like the ambiance and very accomodating staff name niro. We will sure to come back”March 2026
“We tried both the Shoyu Ramen and the Shio Ramen, and each bowl was exceptional in its own way—rich, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.”March 2026
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Bokchoy Net +1
“My go to ramenhouse! Its located in third floor MOE, near Vox Cinemas. All of their food is so delicious! But I liked the most is ther Bokchoy. Their service is always good. Just the atmosphere since when we dined, it was too busy and almost no table available.”
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“My go to ramenhouse! Its located in third floor MOE, near Vox Cinemas. All of their food is so delicious! But I liked the most is ther Bokchoy. Their service is always good. Just the atmosphere since when we dined, it was too busy and almost no table available.”March 2026
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Chicken karage Net +1
“The gyoza & chicken karage that was excellent taste! you must try this don't skip. it was absolutely amazing probably we will come back again and try other dish.”
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“The gyoza & chicken karage that was excellent taste! you must try this don't skip. it was absolutely amazing probably we will come back again and try other dish.”March 2026
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“Today I had ramen and chicken skewers, and they were really delicious.”
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“Today I had ramen and chicken skewers, and they were really delicious.”May 2026
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Clam-based shio ramen Net +1
“Some of my friends tried the clam-based shio ramen, which had a lighter but equally complex flavor profile. It’s definitely a unique taste, and while not everyone may prefer it over traditional ramen styles, it’s something you appreciate more with each bite.”
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“Some of my friends tried the clam-based shio ramen, which had a lighter but equally complex flavor profile. It’s definitely a unique taste, and while not everyone may prefer it over traditional ramen styles, it’s something you appreciate more with each bite.”April 2026
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Crispy eggplant Net +1
“Food was great and super filling — I had the Duck Shoyu Ramen and Crispy Eggplant. Portions were amazing and the whole vibe of the place really captures the authenticity of a proper Ramen place.”
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“Food was great and super filling — I had the Duck Shoyu Ramen and Crispy Eggplant. Portions were amazing and the whole vibe of the place really captures the authenticity of a proper Ramen place.”June 2026
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Daifuku Net +1
“Also the Daifuku (mochi with cream filling of your choice - I recommend Matcha) is AMAZING.”
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“Also the Daifuku (mochi with cream filling of your choice - I recommend Matcha) is AMAZING.”March 2026
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Dipping ramen Net +1
“I ordered the dipping ramen, beef tataki, and a peach plush drink. The noodles were super fresh and had a great chew to them.”
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“I ordered the dipping ramen, beef tataki, and a peach plush drink. The noodles were super fresh and had a great chew to them.”June 2026
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Duck shoyu ramen Net +1
“Food was great and super filling — I had the Duck Shoyu Ramen and Crispy Eggplant. Portions were amazing and the whole vibe of the place really captures the authenticity of a proper Ramen place.”
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“Food was great and super filling — I had the Duck Shoyu Ramen and Crispy Eggplant. Portions were amazing and the whole vibe of the place really captures the authenticity of a proper Ramen place.”June 2026
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Mochi matcha ice cream Net +1
“The Mochi Matcha Ice Cream was especially delicious and definitely a highlight of our visit!”
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“The Mochi Matcha Ice Cream was especially delicious and definitely a highlight of our visit!”June 2026
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Mushroom clay pot Net +1
“From the deeply layered signature broths to the comforting mushroom clay pot and crispy katsu, every dish hit the spot.”
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“From the deeply layered signature broths to the comforting mushroom clay pot and crispy katsu, every dish hit the spot.”June 2026
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Passionfruit cheesecake Net +1
“To finish, we had the passionfruit cheesecake, which was the perfect ending—light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.”
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“To finish, we had the passionfruit cheesecake, which was the perfect ending—light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.”March 2026
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Signature shoyu ramen Net +1
“I went for the signature shoyu ramen, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The broth was unlike anything I’ve had before—rich, layered, and full of umami, with a subtle truffle note that made it feel luxurious without being overwhelming. The noodles had the perfect bite, and every component in the bowl felt carefully thought out.”
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“I went for the signature shoyu ramen, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The broth was unlike anything I’ve had before—rich, layered, and full of umami, with a subtle truffle note that made it feel luxurious without being overwhelming. The noodles had the perfect bite, and every component in the bowl felt carefully thought out.”April 2026
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Spicy miso chicken Net +1
“Their spicy miso chicken is very good as well.”
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“Their spicy miso chicken is very good as well.”November 2025
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Stir fry vegetables Net +1
“Stir fry vegetables is very good.”
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“Stir fry vegetables is very good.”February 2026
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Truffle kinoko yakisoba Net +1
“The Truffle Kinoko Yakisoba was another highlight of the meal.”
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“The Truffle Kinoko Yakisoba was another highlight of the meal.”August 2026
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Tuna tataki with sesame sauce Net +1
“Tuna tataki with sesame sauce is not bad. Should try it.”
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“Tuna tataki with sesame sauce is not bad. Should try it.”February 2026
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Charred cauliflower Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Great service and delicious food .The charred cauliflower was surprisingly good, the sauce really elevated the dish, and the milk tea was not too sweet.”
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“Great service and delicious food .The charred cauliflower was surprisingly good, the sauce really elevated the dish, and the milk tea was not too sweet.”June 2026
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Chicken katsu Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Fathima recommended the Chicken Katsu, and it turned out to be a great choice and it was indeed spectacular!”
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“Fathima recommended the Chicken Katsu, and it turned out to be a great choice and it was indeed spectacular!”July 2026
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Milk tea Net +1
“Great service and delicious food .The charred cauliflower was surprisingly good, the sauce really elevated the dish, and the milk tea was not too sweet.”
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“Great service and delicious food .The charred cauliflower was surprisingly good, the sauce really elevated the dish, and the milk tea was not too sweet.”June 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Spicy ramen Net −1
“Spicy Ramen The main event was a bit of a letdown. Despite being ordered "spicy," it lacked the necessary punch to elevate the dish. The most disappointing factor, however, was the soup base; it wasn't nearly flavorful enough to carry the signature depth one expects from this brand.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Spicy Ramen The main event was a bit of a letdown. Despite being ordered "spicy," it lacked the necessary punch to elevate the dish. The most disappointing factor, however, was the soup base; it wasn't nearly flavorful enough to carry the signature depth one expects from this brand.”January 2026
“We also took the spicy ramen which was not good either - tasted like cardboard.”June 2026
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Edamame Net −1
“The food was generally good, but for my palate, the gyozas felt too oily, and the rest of the dishes didn’t really wow me. Edamame wasn’t tasty 😕”
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“The food was generally good, but for my palate, the gyozas felt too oily, and the rest of the dishes didn’t really wow me. Edamame wasn’t tasty 😕”May 2026
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Egg fried rice with beef Net −1
“Replaced it with the egg fried rice with beef, which tasted really bland and not worth the price at all. The beef cubes were also smaller than my pinky finger.”
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“Replaced it with the egg fried rice with beef, which tasted really bland and not worth the price at all. The beef cubes were also smaller than my pinky finger.”June 2026
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Fried prawn noodles Net −1
“Fried Prawn Noodles Visually, this dish resembles a Pad Thai, but the flavor profile is entirely different. It is stir-fried with soy sauce, which makes it lean on the saltier side. It was an "okay" dish, but not necessarily something to write home about.”
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“Fried Prawn Noodles Visually, this dish resembles a Pad Thai, but the flavor profile is entirely different. It is stir-fried with soy sauce, which makes it lean on the saltier side. It was an "okay" dish, but not necessarily something to write home about.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Peaks. Visit outside the busiest periods if you want a more relaxed table; reviews mention packed seating and near-full tables.
Find Location. Inside Mall of the Emirates, look on the third floor near Vox Cinemas.
Try Shoyu. Shoyu Ramen is the clearest first order for complex broth flavour; consider Beef Shoyu with extra Beef Chashu.
Add Chashu. If you want a more substantial bowl, extra Beef Chashu is a popular add-on mentioned by a regular.
Explore Sides. Do not limit the order to ramen: Chicken Katsu Curry, gyoza and tataki receive especially specific praise.
Check Timing. A quick lunch is possible on a quieter visit, with one diner receiving ramen and gyoza in about 10 minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
near CB2، Mall of the Emirates - Level 2
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Crowding
The dining room can feel packed during busy periods, with some visitors finding tables nearly unavailable.
Inconsistent Salt
A few diners found the Shoyu Ramen, spicy ramen and other dishes overly salty or lacking balance.
Slow Courses
One visit had 15–20-minute gaps between dishes despite the restaurant not being crowded.
Small Portions
One regular felt the Chicken Katsu Curry portion was too small for its price when especially hungry.
Dining Noise
Music was described as too loud, while noticeable cooking smells were linked to ventilation concerns.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
70-72aed
ramen
“The price is not much compare to other restaurant, the normal price range for the ramen around 70-72aed”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Konjiki Hototogisu is a ramen-focused Japanese restaurant in Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha. The main draw is its range of broths: Shoyu Ramen is repeatedly described as rich and layered, while Shio, spicy and duck versions give returning diners reasons to explore. The noodles are often praised for their springy, chewy texture, and one review specifically called them handmade.
There is more here than ramen. Chicken Katsu Curry is a comforting favourite, Beef Tataki and Tuna Tataki are frequently singled out, and gyoza, chicken skewers, fried rice and Mochi Matcha Ice Cream round out the menu. Staff are commonly described as warm and attentive, with reviews noting helpful menu explanations and quick service on some lunch visits.
The experience is not perfectly consistent. Several diners found particular bowls or sides too salty, while another found the spicy ramen flat and a separate visit had 15–20-minute gaps between dishes. Seating can feel tight when busy, and one review mentioned loud music and noticeable food smells.
The restaurant is on the mall’s third floor near Vox Cinemas. A ramen bowl is reported at around 70–72 AED, while a regular recommends adding extra Beef Chashu if you want a fuller meal.