MONTO

MONTO

Jumeirah

Japanese restaurant Closed 04 285 9663

MONTO is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Jumeirah with a calm, dimly lit setting and Japanese-inspired decor. Reviews point to beautifully presented sushi, especially the crab salad and Blaze Toro sushi, alongside attentive service and floor-seating options.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
149 ratings
5★
87%
4★
7%
3★
1%
2★
1%
1★
3%

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The Good Stuff

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Sushi quality

Sushi is repeatedly described as fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented, with the Blaze Toro sushi earning especially strong praise.

02

Calm setting

The dim lighting, cozy decor and quiet atmosphere suit a relaxed dinner or date night, with both standard tables and floor seating.

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What to Eat at MONTO

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

Food 3

  1. Blaze toro sushi Net +2
    “The food is incredible and the staff are very kind. This is an elite restaurant in my opinion and the Blaze Toro sushi is by far the best sushi i have ever had in my life. 100% recommend!”
  2. Crispy rice Net +2
    “Crispy Rice: 10/10”
  3. Wagyu gyoza Net +2
    “Wagyu Gyoza: 8.9/10”
Honorable mentions (21)
  1. Borocolli tempura on puree Net +1
    “What we loved - Original recipes: Tom Yum Rice, Pop Shrimp, Cucumber salad, Borocolli tempura on Puree, welcome drink (watermelon mint)”
  2. Calamari Net +1
    “The sushi was really good, and the calamari was also delicious.”
  3. Coco curry noodles Net +1
    “What we liked: Tantamen ramen, coco curry noodles (suggestion: lower noodles thickness)”
  4. Cucumber salad Net +1
    “What we loved - Original recipes: Tom Yum Rice, Pop Shrimp, Cucumber salad, Borocolli tempura on Puree, welcome drink (watermelon mint)”
  5. Dynamite roll Net +1
    “For sushi we tried the volcano roll and dynamite roll and they did not disappoint💯 both were fresh and beautifully presented”
  6. Dynamite shrimp Net +1
    “Their dynamite shrimp and seafood Ramen is a must try.”
  7. Dynamite sushi Net +1
    “Dynamite Sushi: 8.7/10”
  8. Gyoza Net +1
    “Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the gyoza and the udon noodles.”
  9. Katsu curry Net +1
    “We order a selection of maki, sushi and sashimi, and the katsu curry, everything was delicious.”
  10. Monto sushi Net +1
    “The monto and volcano sushi was really good!”
  11. Pop shrimp Net +1
    “What we loved - Original recipes: Tom Yum Rice, Pop Shrimp, Cucumber salad, Borocolli tempura on Puree, welcome drink (watermelon mint)”
  12. Seafood ramen Net +1
    “Their dynamite shrimp and seafood Ramen is a must try.”
  13. Strawberry mochi Net +1
    “I ended with a dessert, strawberry mochi which was so delicious 🤤 stella and nasir made sure that my experience was no less than perfect.”
  14. Sushi Net +1
    “The sushi was really good, and the calamari was also delicious.”
  15. Tantamen ramen Net +1
    “What we liked: Tantamen ramen, coco curry noodles (suggestion: lower noodles thickness)”
  16. Teriyaki shrimp sushi Net +1
    “I selected teriyaki shrimp sushi which was one of the best sushi I have tried so far!!”
  17. Tom yum fried rice Net +1
    “Tom Yum Fried Rice: 6.8/10”
  18. Tom yum rice Net +1
    “What we loved - Original recipes: Tom Yum Rice, Pop Shrimp, Cucumber salad, Borocolli tempura on Puree, welcome drink (watermelon mint)”
  19. Udon noodles Net +1
    “Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the gyoza and the udon noodles.”
  20. Volcano roll Net +1
    “For sushi we tried the volcano roll and dynamite roll and they did not disappoint💯 both were fresh and beautifully presented”
  21. Volcano sushi Net +1
    “The monto and volcano sushi was really good!”

Drinks 3

  1. Blushy geisha drink Net +1
    “the salad was super tasty and crunchy, the Blushy Geisha drink was amazing, so refreshing and delicious, and the servers were incredibly kind and fast.”
  2. Matcha panacotta Net +1
    “The matcha panacotta, desert, it's really good.”
  3. Non-alcoholic champagne Net +1
    “Also loved the non-alcoholic champagne! 🍾”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Ramen Net −1
    “However, the ramen needed some improvement in terms of taste.”
  2. Tteokbokki Net −1
    “We asked to change it, and they brought us tteokbokki instead, but unfortunately I didn’t like it.”
  3. Yaki soba Net −1
    “We ordered sushi and fried rice appetizers which were good, ordered yaki soba and ramen that tasted like cafeteria could make it better.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try floor seating. Ask about the private booths with floor seating if you want a more distinctive Japanese-style setup.

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Order starters first. If you want courses to arrive in sequence, mention it when ordering; one table received sushi before some starters.

Plan the visit

Practical details

401 Jumeira St
Jumeirah - Jumeira Second, Dubai
04 285 9663
Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Ramen inconsistency

Several reviews found the ramen underwhelming, with one comparing its flavour to cafeteria food and Maggi soup.

Small portions

One reviewer felt the portions were small for the price, so sharing several dishes may affect how much you order.

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The Bottom Line

MONTO is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Jumeirah that combines sushi and other Japanese-inspired dishes with a calm, dimly lit dining room. It is worth considering for a quieter meal rather than a loud, high-energy night, and reviews mention both ordinary tables and private booths with floor seating. The sushi is the safest starting point in the reviews.

The crab salad, Blaze Toro sushi, volcano roll and dynamite roll all receive strong praise, while crispy rice and wagyu gyoza stand out among the starters. Other dishes mentioned include katsu curry, udon noodles, seafood ramen and Tom Yum Rice, though the ramen feedback is mixed: some diners enjoyed it, while others found the flavour flat or wanted it served hotter. Service is one of MONTO’s clearest strengths.

Reviewers describe the team as friendly, attentive and fast, and say staff helped organise birthday surprises. Families are welcomed, too. The atmosphere is generally clean, warm and quiet, although one diner heard shouting from the kitchen.

Portions were called small compared with the price by one reviewer, and another found sushi sauces too strong. Monto was also described as unlicensed, so keep that in mind when planning your visit.

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