Standout ramen
The Black Chicken Ramen is praised for balancing garlic, black truffle and chicken flavours.
Maki & Ramen Dubai
Jumeirah Village Triangle
Maki & Ramen is a Japanese comfort-food restaurant in Jumeirah Village Triangle, serving ramen, sushi and sides for dine-in or takeaway. Reviews particularly point to the Black Chicken Ramen, fresh maki rolls and a calm, stylish setting inside Mövenpick Hotel.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
188 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh sushi
Maki rolls, sushi and nigiri are repeatedly described as fresh, generously filled and well presented.
Generous portions
One review specifically calls the portions quite large, while another describes the dishes as generous.
Calm setting
The restaurant is described as cozy, peaceful and quiet enough for an easy conversation.
Vegetarian range
Although limited overall, vegetarian choices appear across gyoza, ramen, tempura, rice and sushi categories.
Birthday touches
For one birthday, the team projected the guest’s name on screen and brought mochi with a candle.
Reliable takeaway
A takeaway order was quick, well packed and still hot on the journey back to the car.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Black Chicken. Start with the Black Chicken Ramen if you like garlic and truffle notes; one reviewer rated it 10/10.
Order matcha. Matcha is a recurring favourite; the strawberry version was praised for balancing flavour and sweetness.
Share the table. If ordering several dishes, note that the Dynamite Prawn presentation may take table space.
Use takeaway. Takeaway is a practical option when you are not dining in: one order arrived hot and well packed.
Expect quiet. Choose this setting when conversation matters; a reviewer found it very quiet and easy to talk.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Movenpick Hotel - Joory Street
Al Barsha South Fifth - Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Fusion profile
One reviewer found the food more fusion-oriented than traditionally Japanese, with maki covered in sweet sauce.
Ramen details
A reviewer found the ramen egg overly salty, the noodles not fresh-tasting and the chicken frozen.
Limited vegetarian
Vegetarian choices are available across categories, but one review still describes the overall selection as limited.
Water pricing
One reviewer considered the water overpriced and wanted a local branded option alongside imported brands.
Map accuracy
The map pin may be slightly off, so allow extra care when navigating to the restaurant.
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The Bottom Line
Maki & Ramen is a Japanese restaurant inside Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Village Triangle, with a menu built around ramen, sushi and comforting sides. The strongest review-backed choices include Black Chicken Ramen, Beef Steak Tataki Ramen, fresh maki rolls and Dynamite Prawns. Portions are described as generous, and takeaway orders have arrived quickly, well packed and still hot.
The setting leans calm and cozy rather than loud: reviewers mention peaceful interiors, stylish Japanese-inspired decor and an atmosphere where conversation is easy. It can suit a relaxed couple’s meal, family dinner or small group gathering. A birthday review also mentions a thoughtful screen projection and mochi with a candle, though special arrangements should be confirmed directly.
Vegetarian diners have options across gyoza, ramen, tempura, rice and sushi, but one reviewer still found the overall vegetarian selection limited. There is also a split in opinions about authenticity. Most reviews praise the flavour, while one felt the food was fusion-leaning, objecting to sweet sauce on a maki roll and finding the ramen egg too salty.
If navigating by map, double-check the location pin, and note that one guest considered the water overpriced.
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