Bulgogi
Bulgogi is praised for its flavour, generous portions and complimentary kimchi, bean sprouts and salad in takeaway orders.
Mashisoyo - Korean Restaurant
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Mashisoyo is a small Korean restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery options. Reviews highlight generous bulgogi, kimbap and Korean BBQ meals, while the menu also includes Mexican dishes such as quesadillas and tacos.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
135 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Side Dishes
Several reviews mention good banchan, including complimentary side dishes served with Korean meals and delivery orders.
BBQ Quality
A Korean BBQ visit was praised for fresh preparation, excellent meat quality and very good side dishes.
Generous Portions
Portions are repeatedly described as filling or large, including bulgogi served with rice and substantial meal offers.
Quick Lunches
One reviewer received bulgogi in under 20 minutes, making it convenient for a JLT building lunch break.
Cozy Setting
The restaurant is described as small, quiet and comfortable, with a friendly atmosphere suited to a relaxed meal.
Street Food
A Seoul-based reviewer found the Korean street food delivery quite good and appreciated the complimentary banchan.
What to Eat at Mashisoyo - Korean Restaurant 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 Mashisoyo - Korean Restaurant, 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 Mashisoyo - Korean Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bulgogi Net +3
“Had really good bulgogi here, and tried the place for the first time as I work in the building. The servers/management was really kind and made conversation explaining the concept of the place. I love the starters they served with the bulgogi and the taste of it was incredible, just the right flavor.”
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“Had really good bulgogi here, and tried the place for the first time as I work in the building. The servers/management was really kind and made conversation explaining the concept of the place. I love the starters they served with the bulgogi and the taste of it was incredible, just the right flavor.”September 2025
“Bulgogi is on point , taste is simply amazing and very authentic, large portions too!! 🥩 Must have dish for a Korean take away!!”January 2024
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Tteok-bokki Net +2
“The food is good especially Tteokbokki. What I don't like is that the prices changed back in May or April it used to cost 34 AED only.”
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“The food is good especially Tteokbokki. What I don't like is that the prices changed back in May or April it used to cost 34 AED only.”August 2022
“The kimbap was good and the tteok-bokki was the only thing that was decent to eat and just tasted like store bought Korean noodles and rice cakes.”March 2024
Honorable mentions (16)
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Kimchi Net +1
“The best kimchi in Dubai! Other dishes are tasty too, but I’ve fallen in love with kimchi. And also very kind and outgoing staff. Highly recommend”
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“The best kimchi in Dubai! Other dishes are tasty too, but I’ve fallen in love with kimchi. And also very kind and outgoing staff. Highly recommend”April 2024
“Other than that, rice, side vegetables and kimchi was good. It came with 2 types of kimchi, 2 types of vegetables and 2 sauce.”August 2024
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Bibimbap Net +1
“The name says it right their foods are Mashisoyo 💕🥙😉 we tried Bibimbap, Haemultang soup is so good, Bulgogi comes with rice which is surprising, their corn dog is so huge.”
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“The name says it right their foods are Mashisoyo 💕🥙😉 we tried Bibimbap, Haemultang soup is so good, Bulgogi comes with rice which is surprising, their corn dog is so huge.”November 2022
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Borritos Net +1
“I’ve been craving for a borritos for a while now, and was so glad that I did here at Mashisoyo Restaurant.The food was absolutely delicious and the service was really great too. Worth time travel all the way from Abu Dhabi to Dubai JLT. Highly recommended the soft tacos.”
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“I’ve been craving for a borritos for a while now, and was so glad that I did here at Mashisoyo Restaurant.The food was absolutely delicious and the service was really great too. Worth time travel all the way from Abu Dhabi to Dubai JLT. Highly recommended the soft tacos.”December 2024
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Cheese & quesadillas Net +1
“Really really comfort Mexican food! I had the cheese & quesadillas, and loaded fries. Very nice staff & quick service for takeaway. Better flavours than the big Mexican chains, support local!”
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“Really really comfort Mexican food! I had the cheese & quesadillas, and loaded fries. Very nice staff & quick service for takeaway. Better flavours than the big Mexican chains, support local!”April 2026
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Chicken dumplings Net +1
“Very nice food. Full of authentic Korean flavors. We tried some sort of pan tossed Beef, a big bowl of soup, chicken dumplings, and the only vegetarian dish (with noodles and eggs). Everything was super good, and the service is very nice and real quick.”
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“Very nice food. Full of authentic Korean flavors. We tried some sort of pan tossed Beef, a big bowl of soup, chicken dumplings, and the only vegetarian dish (with noodles and eggs). Everything was super good, and the service is very nice and real quick.”March 2023
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Haemultang soup Net +1
“The name says it right their foods are Mashisoyo 💕🥙😉 we tried Bibimbap, Haemultang soup is so good, Bulgogi comes with rice which is surprising, their corn dog is so huge.”
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“The name says it right their foods are Mashisoyo 💕🥙😉 we tried Bibimbap, Haemultang soup is so good, Bulgogi comes with rice which is surprising, their corn dog is so huge.”November 2022
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Kimbap Net +1
“The kimbap was good and the tteok-bokki was the only thing that was decent to eat and just tasted like store bought Korean noodles and rice cakes.”
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“The kimbap was good and the tteok-bokki was the only thing that was decent to eat and just tasted like store bought Korean noodles and rice cakes.”March 2024
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Kimbap bulgogi Net +1
“Indeed, Mashisoyo satisfied my korean soul! Kimbap Bulgogi is my favorite, will definitely try all the dishes in their menu. Thumbs up 👍🏻.”
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“Indeed, Mashisoyo satisfied my korean soul! Kimbap Bulgogi is my favorite, will definitely try all the dishes in their menu. Thumbs up 👍🏻.”March 2022
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Korean ramen and grill Net +1
“We ordered Korean Ramen and Grill it was good.”
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“We ordered Korean Ramen and Grill it was good.”July 2025
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Loaded fries Net +1
“Really really comfort Mexican food! I had the cheese & quesadillas, and loaded fries. Very nice staff & quick service for takeaway. Better flavours than the big Mexican chains, support local!”
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“Really really comfort Mexican food! I had the cheese & quesadillas, and loaded fries. Very nice staff & quick service for takeaway. Better flavours than the big Mexican chains, support local!”April 2026
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Nachos Net +1
“Delicious food, amazing service I really enjoy everything in special the nachos 👌”
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“Delicious food, amazing service I really enjoy everything in special the nachos 👌”March 2026
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Party meal Net +1
“A must try korean food in Dubai! Ordered party meal and the taste is really good. My friends enjoyed it so much! I will definitely consider Mashisoyo for my korean food cravings :)”
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“A must try korean food in Dubai! Ordered party meal and the taste is really good. My friends enjoyed it so much! I will definitely consider Mashisoyo for my korean food cravings :)”March 2022
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Rabokki Net +1
“The Rabokki was very filling with noodles and dense rice cakes.”
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“The Rabokki was very filling with noodles and dense rice cakes.”April 2023
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Ramen with egg Net +1
“Food and service are great. Try the ramen with egg and the bulgogi. Fresh and with excellent quality. Very nice and welcoming service.”
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“Food and service are great. Try the ramen with egg and the bulgogi. Fresh and with excellent quality. Very nice and welcoming service.”June 2025
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Seafood ramen Net +1
“Seafood ramen is savory and is my favorite!”
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“Seafood ramen is savory and is my favorite!”April 2023
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Soft tacos Net +1
“I’ve been craving for a borritos for a while now, and was so glad that I did here at Mashisoyo Restaurant.The food was absolutely delicious and the service was really great too. Worth time travel all the way from Abu Dhabi to Dubai JLT. Highly recommended the soft tacos.”
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“I’ve been craving for a borritos for a while now, and was so glad that I did here at Mashisoyo Restaurant.The food was absolutely delicious and the service was really great too. Worth time travel all the way from Abu Dhabi to Dubai JLT. Highly recommended the soft tacos.”December 2024
What to Avoid (5)
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Bulgogi combo Net −1
“So I chose a meal with bulgogi combo. As I'm an asian and love korean restaurants, I looked for the green kind of tea that every korean restaurants serve, but it was not there.”
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“So I chose a meal with bulgogi combo. As I'm an asian and love korean restaurants, I looked for the green kind of tea that every korean restaurants serve, but it was not there.”July 2023
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Cheese corn dog Net −1
“(1) Paid 78AED for a cheese corn dog and a medium chocolate bubble tea. This is my first try of this restaurant and my mistake to think that the 45AED price of corndog is for 3pcs. since the menu photos shows 3pcs; and for that price, you may get 3pcs. from other restaurants. If I only paid more attention, I wouldn't order that. 45AED is too much for one small corn dog! (2) My order arrived 15 minutes late (From JLT branch to Barsha Heights only). (3) Came in poor packaging. The corn dog was packed in a 40cm x 40cm paper bag! (4) Taste is mediocre, nothing special. OVERALL: Really disappointed. Not worth the wait and money spent. Won't dine or order delivery again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“(1) Paid 78AED for a cheese corn dog and a medium chocolate bubble tea. This is my first try of this restaurant and my mistake to think that the 45AED price of corndog is for 3pcs. since the menu photos shows 3pcs; and for that price, you may get 3pcs. from other restaurants. If I only paid more attention, I wouldn't order that. 45AED is too much for one small corn dog! (2) My order arrived 15 minutes late (From JLT branch to Barsha Heights only). (3) Came in poor packaging. The corn dog was packed in a 40cm x 40cm paper bag! (4) Taste is mediocre, nothing special. OVERALL: Really disappointed. Not worth the wait and money spent. Won't dine or order delivery again.”May 2023
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Chickens and rice Net −1
“I ordered Chickens and Rice on Talabat. The Korean Fried Chicken arrived warm, but it looks old and dry.”
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“I ordered Chickens and Rice on Talabat. The Korean Fried Chicken arrived warm, but it looks old and dry.”August 2024
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Corn dog Net −1
“The fried chicken and corn dog were poorly coated and did not even taste like chicken.”
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“The fried chicken and corn dog were poorly coated and did not even taste like chicken.”March 2024
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Korean fried chicken Net −1
“The Korean Fried Chicken arrived warm, but it looks old and dry. On image 3 is the inside of the meat, it seems dark and old; doesn’t seem very fresh. When u bite into it, it’s not even crunchy but felt like dry cardboard.”
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“The Korean Fried Chicken arrived warm, but it looks old and dry. On image 3 is the inside of the meat, it seems dark and old; doesn’t seem very fresh. When u bite into it, it’s not even crunchy but felt like dry cardboard.”August 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask First. If traditional Korean cooking is important to you, ask about the restaurant’s style before ordering; reviews disagree on authenticity.
Finish Orders. Order cautiously and finish what you take, as one review warns of a 40 AED leftovers charge for even a small amount.
Check Spice. Confirm the spice level clearly before ordering, especially for soup; one diner said a no-spicy request still resulted in very hot food.
Allow Time. For delivery, allow extra time or consider takeaway, since one Deliveroo order remained undelivered after more than two hours.
Try Bulgogi. Bulgogi is a reliable starting point according to reviews, with one takeaway order also receiving rice and complimentary side dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Business Center 1 - UB 03 Cluster G
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Authenticity
Some diners felt the flavours and menu did not match a traditional Korean experience, so expectations around authenticity matter.
Leftover Fee
Reviews report a 40 AED leftovers charge that was not always explained before the bill was issued.
Small Space
The dining room is described as too small by one reviewer, and another found it hot inside despite the AC running.
Spice Level
A request for non-spicy food was not met; even the soup was described as too spicy to drink.
Delivery Delays
One Deliveroo order took over two hours and the restaurant could not be reached by phone during the delay.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 AED
leftovers fee
“If you leave even a small portion of food on the table, they may charge you 40 AED for leftovers”Google review · March 2026
AED 140
meat portion
“The meat was nice but personally didn’t find worth AED 140 for the portion and place”Google review · July 2025
78AED
cheese corn dog and medium chocolate bubble tea
“(1) Paid 78AED for a cheese corn dog and a medium chocolate bubble tea”Google review · May 2023
45AED
one small corn dog
“45AED is too much for one small corn dog!”Google review · May 2023
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The Bottom Line
Mashisoyo is a compact Korean restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers where you can dine in, order takeaway or try Korean BBQ. Bulgogi is the safest starting point: reviewers mention tender-tasting, well-flavoured servings, generous portions, rice and complimentary kimchi, bean sprouts and salad. Kimbap, ramen with egg, tteokbokki and street food also appear in the reviews, while the menu has an unusual Mexican side, including tacos, quesadillas and loaded fries.
The setting is small, quiet and comfortable rather than spacious. Service is often described as warm and quick, with one lunch customer receiving bulgogi in under 20 minutes. Korean BBQ promotions and an unlimited menu have attracted repeat visits, but value is not consistent: one diner felt AED 140 was too much for the portion and space, and another found the menu expensive.
There are two important caveats. Several diners enjoyed the food and called it authentic, while others said it did not taste traditionally Korean, so this may suit casual Korean-food cravings more than a strict authenticity hunt. Also confirm the spice level and leftover policy before ordering; reviews mention very spicy soup despite a no-spicy request and a reported 40 AED leftovers charge.
Delivery has also had a serious delay reported, so takeaway or dining in may be the safer choice when timing matters.