KUMO

KUMO

Al Safa

Restaurant Open now 0 600 555 551

KUMO is a modern Japanese restaurant in Al Safa, with sushi, creative Japanese-inspired plates and a calm, carefully designed setting. Reviews point especially to the matcha drinks, Japanese burger and crispy rice dishes, while breakfast brings popular sandos and pancakes.

Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,622 ratings
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81%
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9%
3★
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5%

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The Good Stuff

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Matcha drinks

The salted vanilla cloud matcha is praised for balancing rich matcha with light, creamy salted vanilla foam.

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Standout sushi

Crispy rice, hand rolls and nigiri receive repeated praise; one diner called the nigiri the best dish of the meal.

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What to Eat at KUMO

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

Food 7

  1. Egg sando Net +4
    “Egg Sando & Matcha: The egg sandwich was executed beautifully: simple, satisfying, made with care.”
  2. Kale salad Net +4
    “Kale salad was such a good start.”
  3. Japanese burger Net +3
    “The Japanese Burger is an absolute killer from every angle. The patty, the sauce, the bun everything was executed perfectly. Bold, juicy, and deeply satisfying.”
  4. Wagyu sando Net +2
    “And then the Wagyu Sando… outstanding. Grilled sourdough to perfection with a subtle charcoal note, rich wagyu, and a ponzu-yuzu sauce that tied everything together beautifully. Balanced, indulgent, and memorable.”
  5. Churros Net +2
    “We ended with the Churros. The texture was fantastic soft and gooey inside, layered with chewiness, and finished with a crisp, sugar-coated exterior. The churros themselves were excellent. The accompanying sauces dark chocolate and dulce de leche were decent but didn’t add much. The churros easily stood on their own.”
  6. Crispy rice tuna Net +2
    “The tuna crispy rice was perfectly seasoned and so fresh, and the wagyu beef crispy gyoza was unbelievably delicious, crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth inside.”
  7. Kumo cloud Net +2
    “Their signature desert Kumo cloud is to die for. Definitely recommend it for good Japanese cuisine and service.”
Honorable mentions (34)
  1. Chicken sando Net +1
    “Everything was carefully crafted, fresh, and packed with taste. The crispy beef gyoza and Chicken Sando were absolute highlights, while the churros provided a perfect, indulgent finish.”
  2. Avocado sando Net +1
    “They have limited brekfast food choices but they were delish. We ordered the egg sando, avocado sando, toast, matcha latte and spansin latte.”
  3. Beef gyoza Net +1
    “I would really recommend the kale salad, Kumo rolls, beef gyoza is a must, the Japanese burger was amazing.”
  4. Chicken skewers Net +1
    “The burger, tacos, and chicken skewers were delicious, definitely something I’d come back for.”
  5. Coconut cloud Net +1
    “Coconut Cloud, Salted Vanilla Cloud Matcha and Kumo Cloud is a must try!”
  6. Crispy beef gyoza Net +1
    “Everything was carefully crafted, fresh, and packed with taste. The crispy beef gyoza and Chicken Sando were absolute highlights, while the churros provided a perfect, indulgent finish.”
  7. Crispy croissant Net +1
    “We tried the Honey Toast and Crispy Croissant, and both pastries were absolutely delicious.”
  8. Crispy potatoes Net +1
    “Crispy potatoes :)🥔 the best!!!”
  9. Crispy rice salmon Net +1
    “We tried almost all the dishes , but the crispy Rice salmon wins … recommended”
  10. Crispy salmon Net +1
    “As for the food, everything was very good. I tried the sushi, nori, and the crispy salmon, and all dishes were fresh, well-prepared, and tasty.”
  11. Dragon kumo maki Net +1
    “We couldn’t get enough—had to re-order the Dragon Kumo Maki, Wagyu Potato Taco, and the Wagyu Bulgogi Pizza?? Effin good! 💯”
  12. Dragon maki Net +1
    “We had the kumo maki 💯 dragon maki 💯 the wagyo sando 💯 and the mushroom rice pot 💯 we also tried the wagyo nigiri which was okay but nothing special and the langoustine nigiri which was good!”
  13. Dragon roll Net +1
    “We ordered the Dragon Roll from Kumo Maki shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, white sesame, and dragon sauce. A classic done right. The rice-to-filling ratio was spot on, and every element worked in harmony.”
  14. Honey toast Net +1
    “We tried the Honey Toast and Crispy Croissant, and both pastries were absolutely delicious.”
  15. Japanese a5 wagyu burger Net +1
    “He recommended the Japanese A5 Wagyu burger, and it was absolutely the right choice. Delicious and truly memorable, especially for a first visit.”
  16. Kumo maki Net +1
    “We had the kumo maki 💯 dragon maki 💯 the wagyo sando 💯 and the mushroom rice pot 💯 we also tried the wagyo nigiri which was okay but nothing special and the langoustine nigiri which was good!”
  17. Langoustine nigiri Net +1
    “We had the kumo maki 💯 dragon maki 💯 the wagyo sando 💯 and the mushroom rice pot 💯 we also tried the wagyo nigiri which was okay but nothing special and the langoustine nigiri which was good!”
  18. Mushroom rice Net +1
    “Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant. The nigiri was the standout and absolutely amazing, easily the best dish we had also the salad was very fresh and flavorful and the mushroom rice was delicious The steak was well cooked and satisfying as well”
  19. Mushroom rice pot Net +1
    “We had the kumo maki 💯 dragon maki 💯 the wagyo sando 💯 and the mushroom rice pot 💯 we also tried the wagyo nigiri which was okay but nothing special and the langoustine nigiri which was good!”
  20. Prawn tempora Net +1
    “We ordered the prawn tempora as started and we loved it!”
  21. Salmon hand rolls Net +1
    “Both the Tuna and Salmon Hand Rolls were fresh, crispy, and well-executed. Clean flavors, good texture, and very satisfying.”
  22. Salmon nigiri Net +1
    “The Salmon Nigiri was simple and clean. While the fish itself was good, what truly stood out was the brush of yuzu it added a beautiful aromatic lift. The ginger, pickled with yuzu, was exceptional and easily one of the best accompaniments of the night.”
  23. Salmon tridadito Net +1
    “We tried a variety of items off the menu and some favourites were the salmon tridadito (however it is), the crispy rice tuna was outstanding, the tuna hand roll, and the wagyu sando!”
  24. Sea bass carpaccio Net +1
    “The sea bass carpaccio was excellent, fresh and full of flavour.”
  25. Sesame fondant Net +1
    “Love this place! Everything here tastes tooooo good! The volcano roll, the wagyu nigiri, the sesame fondant, cloud matcha and the best kale salad and chicken sando you can find in dubai.”
  26. Tuna hand roll Net +1
    “We tried a variety of items off the menu and some favourites were the salmon tridadito (however it is), the crispy rice tuna was outstanding, the tuna hand roll, and the wagyu sando!”
  27. Tuna hand rolls Net +1
    “Both the Tuna and Salmon Hand Rolls were fresh, crispy, and well-executed. Clean flavors, good texture, and very satisfying.”
  28. Volcano roll Net +1
    “Love this place! Everything here tastes tooooo good! The volcano roll, the wagyu nigiri, the sesame fondant, cloud matcha and the best kale salad and chicken sando you can find in dubai.”
  29. Wagyu beef crispy gyoza Net +1
    “The tuna crispy rice was perfectly seasoned and so fresh, and the wagyu beef crispy gyoza was unbelievably delicious, crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth inside.”
  30. Wagyu bulgogi pizza Net +1
    “We couldn’t get enough—had to re-order the Dragon Kumo Maki, Wagyu Potato Taco, and the Wagyu Bulgogi Pizza?? Effin good! 💯”
  31. Wagyu nigiri Net +1
    “Love this place! Everything here tastes tooooo good! The volcano roll, the wagyu nigiri, the sesame fondant, cloud matcha and the best kale salad and chicken sando you can find in dubai.”
  32. Wagyu potato taco Net +1
    “We couldn’t get enough—had to re-order the Dragon Kumo Maki, Wagyu Potato Taco, and the Wagyu Bulgogi Pizza?? Effin good! 💯”
  33. Wagyu sweet potato tacos Net +1
    “The Wagyu Sweet Potato Tacos were good but didn’t quite live up to the rest. Crispy sweet potato, wagyu, and smoked chili sauce worked well together, but the portion was very small more of a single bite and lacked that “wow” factor.”
  34. Yellowtail tiradito with yuzu truffle sauce Net +1
    “We began with the Yellowtail Tiradito with Yuzu Truffle Sauce, and this dish set the bar high. The yellowtail was sliced with impeccable precision thin, elegant, and perfectly textured. The sauce was beautifully layered, striking a flawless balance between citrus brightness and truffle richness. It was so good, we ended up slurping the sauce at the end.”

Drinks 1

  1. Matcha with the salted vanilla cloud Net +3
    “I ordered the matcha with the salted vanilla cloud, and it was absolutely heavenly, the balance of rich matcha and the light, creamy salted vanilla foam was simply perfect.”
Honorable mentions (6)
  1. Cloud matcha Net +1
    “Love this place! Everything here tastes tooooo good! The volcano roll, the wagyu nigiri, the sesame fondant, cloud matcha and the best kale salad and chicken sando you can find in dubai.”
  2. Coconut cloud matcha Net +1
    “Such a cute chill cozy place came for Sunday breakfast and loved it and the food is plenty so best to share the egg Sando and then coconut cloud matcha is amaaaazing”
  3. Matcha latte Net +1
    “But the matcha latte? Outstanding. Easily one of the best I’ve had in Dubai, with that perfect balance of earthy depth and smooth creaminess.”
  4. Spanish latte Net +1
    “The coffee was yum, a spanish latte we asked for cold, and they accommodated so nicely”
  5. Strawberry matcha Net +1
    “For drinks, I had the Strawberry Matcha. It was good overall, but for my personal preference, the strawberry flavor was a bit too overpowering and masked the matcha taste that I was hoping to enjoy more.”
  6. Strawberry mojito Net +1
    “For deinks we got the strawberry mojito 💯 and the yuzu lemonade which wasnt that good in my opinion.”
What to Avoid (8)

Food 6

  1. Chicken katsu Net −1
    “Lowlights: chicken katsu (tasteless), volcano & dragon sushi (extremely basic, just not it) & the grilled corn (51 derhams for this? Seriously?)”
  2. Dragon sushi Net −1
    “Lowlights: chicken katsu (tasteless), volcano & dragon sushi (extremely basic, just not it) & the grilled corn (51 derhams for this? Seriously?)”
  3. Grilled corn Net −1
    “Lowlights: chicken katsu (tasteless), volcano & dragon sushi (extremely basic, just not it) & the grilled corn (51 derhams for this? Seriously?)”
  4. Maracujá mochito Net −1
    “Food quality: average. Maracujá mochito is just maracujá syrup instead of fresh juice.”
  5. Salmon crispy rice with kimchi Net −1
    “The Salmon Crispy Rice with Kimchi had potential. The rice was nicely crunchy, but the kimchi lacked its signature spice and punch. The flavors felt a bit too blended, and the dish could benefit from more refinement and contrast.”
  6. Volcano sushi Net −1
    “Lowlights: chicken katsu (tasteless), volcano & dragon sushi (extremely basic, just not it) & the grilled corn (51 derhams for this? Seriously?)”

Drinks 2

  1. Coconut matcha Net −1
    “Tried coconut Matcha it is very refreshing but it is not Matcha it is coconut water taste 🥥🍵”
  2. Yuzu lemonade Net −1
    “For deinks we got the strawberry mojito 💯 and the yuzu lemonade which wasnt that good in my opinion.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve before visiting, especially at weekends; one reviewer found it super busy and another had to wait for a table.

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Check breakfast. Confirm the breakfast hours before setting out: a table delay until 1:08 PM meant breakfast and pancakes were no longer available.

Plan the visit

Practical details

56HM+7PG 19th Street - Al Wasl Rd
Al Safa 1, Dubai
0 600 555 551
Mon8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Small portions

Several reviews say portions can feel small for the price, particularly with sharing plates.

High pricing

One diner reported spending above 300 AED per person on shared starters and mains, making the bill feel steep.

Customer-reported prices

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

above 300 AED

cost per person

“The cost per person averaged above 300 AED, even with shared starters and shared mains”
Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line

KUMO is a modern Japanese restaurant in Al Safa that combines sushi, Japanese-inspired comfort food and a polished, calming setting. It is worth considering if you want to move beyond standard sushi: reviewers repeatedly mention the kale salad, crispy rice salmon or tuna, nigiri, Japanese burger and wagyu sando. Breakfast has its own following, particularly for the egg sando, pancakes and matcha drinks.

The atmosphere is one of KUMO’s clearest strengths. Guests describe the interior as cozy, minimal and beautifully lit, while the outdoor seating is especially appealing in cooler weather. Service is usually attentive and welcoming, with several reviews praising thoughtful menu guidance and well-coordinated courses.

There are practical and value caveats. Weekend visits can be busy, so booking ahead or choosing a weekday is sensible. Breakfast ends at 1:00 PM, and arriving late can mean missing it even after waiting for a table.

Parking outside is limited when busy; valet has been reported at 25 dirham for three hours. Portions may feel small beside the pricing, and experiences are not perfectly consistent: one visit involved a 45-minute wait, a wrong dish and separately arriving plates. KUMO also does not serve alcohol, though mocktails are available.

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