Wagyu Gyoza
The Wagyu gyoza is a standout, with one reviewer calling it one of the best flavours they had tasted.
Nama Yoso
Mirdif
Nama Yoso is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Mirdif, with a relaxed, polished setting and a menu that goes beyond sushi. Reviews particularly highlight the Wagyu gyoza and Beef Wagyu Pizza, alongside fresh sashimi, ramen and breakfast dishes.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,351 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Fresh Sushi
Sushi and sashimi are praised for freshness, clean Japanese flavours and careful presentation.
Calm Setting
The atmosphere is repeatedly described as calm, cosy and welcoming rather than loud or hectic.
Fast Service
Several reviews mention quick service, with staff described as attentive, polite and helpful.
Breakfast Options
Breakfast has its own appeal, especially the egg sando and croissant eggs Benedict.
Easy Parking
One visitor specifically noted that parking was easy to find in the surrounding area.
What to Eat at Nama Yoso 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 Nama Yoso, 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 Nama Yoso, 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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Ebi tempura Net +3
“Really enjoyed our meal over here! The Tempura Ebi is highly recommended. Our host, Ms.Htet was lovely as well. Will come back!”
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“Really enjoyed our meal over here! The Tempura Ebi is highly recommended. Our host, Ms.Htet was lovely as well. Will come back!”May 2026
“We ordered the miso soup, Wagyu beef gyoza, ebi tempura, and ebi maki ,everything was absolutely delicious 🍱.”July 2026
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Salmon carpaccio Net +3
“I would highly recommend the salmon carpaccio. The taste is just exquisite.”
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“I would highly recommend the salmon carpaccio. The taste is just exquisite.”July 2026
“Salmon Carpaccio: - Tasted amazing, didn’t have any fishy flavor.”August 2025
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Wagyu beef gyoza Net +3
“The Wagyu gyoza was honestly one of the best flavours I’ve ever tasted, I’ll definitely be coming back just for these.”
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“The Wagyu gyoza was honestly one of the best flavours I’ve ever tasted, I’ll definitely be coming back just for these.”November 2025
“We ordered the miso soup, Wagyu beef gyoza, ebi tempura, and ebi maki ,everything was absolutely delicious 🍱.”July 2026
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Miso soup Net +2
“We ordered the miso soup, Wagyu beef gyoza, ebi tempura, and ebi maki ,everything was absolutely delicious 🍱.”
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“We ordered the miso soup, Wagyu beef gyoza, ebi tempura, and ebi maki ,everything was absolutely delicious 🍱.”July 2026
“The miso soup was tasty, and the salmon carpaccio was also good.”November 2025
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Wagyu donabe Net +2
“Wagyu Donabe: - Delicious, but mushroom flavor took over and made it bitter a little; portion is filling (enough for 2-3 people)”
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“Wagyu Donabe: - Delicious, but mushroom flavor took over and made it bitter a little; portion is filling (enough for 2-3 people)”August 2025
“The caviar wagyu and Wagyu Donabe were really delicious ,,I would rate the sushi/Sashimi 7/10.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (29)
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Avocado toast Net +1
“Breakfast was incredible bite for early morning ❤️ Nisha recommended Avocado Toast it’s really delicious 🤤”
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“Breakfast was incredible bite for early morning ❤️ Nisha recommended Avocado Toast it’s really delicious 🤤”May 2026
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Beef curry ramen Net +1
“For lunch/dinner, I have tried their beef curry ramen, chicken ramen, and sushi - all attentively prepared and delicious.”
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“For lunch/dinner, I have tried their beef curry ramen, chicken ramen, and sushi - all attentively prepared and delicious.”February 2025
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Beef wagyu pizza Net +1
“Beef Wagyu Pizza, there’s a bunch of mini pizzas on the menu, this was tempting cause of the beef and the truffles, oh boy ! it’s so so good !!! loved it !”
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“Beef Wagyu Pizza, there’s a bunch of mini pizzas on the menu, this was tempting cause of the beef and the truffles, oh boy ! it’s so so good !!! loved it !”September 2023
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Black wagyu burger Net +1
“We had their croissant Benedict and their black wagyu burger , it was really good.”
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“We had their croissant Benedict and their black wagyu burger , it was really good.”December 2024
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Bluefin tina lkme wafu Net +1
“Bluefin Tina Lkme Wafu, these were something new and unqiue that i’ve not had before, wrapped & topped with generous drizzle of dressing, a decent portion, can be a good option for sharing.”
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“Bluefin Tina Lkme Wafu, these were something new and unqiue that i’ve not had before, wrapped & topped with generous drizzle of dressing, a decent portion, can be a good option for sharing.”September 2023
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Caviar wagyu Net +1
“The caviar wagyu and Wagyu Donabe were really delicious ,,I would rate the sushi/Sashimi 7/10.”
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“The caviar wagyu and Wagyu Donabe were really delicious ,,I would rate the sushi/Sashimi 7/10.”April 2025
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Chicken sando Net +1
“Chicken Sando: - Flavorful and beautifully presented, but wished it came with more sauce on the side.”
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“Chicken Sando: - Flavorful and beautifully presented, but wished it came with more sauce on the side.”August 2025
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Chicken sushi Net +1
“Especially the chicken sushi – it was out of this world! 🤤”
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“Especially the chicken sushi – it was out of this world! 🤤”July 2025
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Classic pizza Net +1
“The classic pizza and the steak. Ahhhh that steak is officially my fav in dubai!”
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“The classic pizza and the steak. Ahhhh that steak is officially my fav in dubai!”August 2025
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Crab california Net +1
“Crab California & salmon sashimi- both are quite good”
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“Crab California & salmon sashimi- both are quite good”May 2025
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Crab salad Net +1
“All the other dishes (burger/sushi/crab salad) were sooo good.”
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“All the other dishes (burger/sushi/crab salad) were sooo good.”February 2025
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Croissant benedict Net +1
“We had their croissant Benedict and their black wagyu burger , it was really good.”
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“We had their croissant Benedict and their black wagyu burger , it was really good.”December 2024
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Croissant eggs benedict with maple beef bacon Net +1
“For breakfast, I highly recommend their croissant eggs benedict with maple beef bacon.”
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“For breakfast, I highly recommend their croissant eggs benedict with maple beef bacon.”February 2025
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Ebi maki Net +1
“We ordered the miso soup, Wagyu beef gyoza, ebi tempura, and ebi maki ,everything was absolutely delicious 🍱.”
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“We ordered the miso soup, Wagyu beef gyoza, ebi tempura, and ebi maki ,everything was absolutely delicious 🍱.”July 2026
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Egg sando Net +1
“You will to experience the egg sando it was absolute delightful taste.”
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“You will to experience the egg sando it was absolute delightful taste.”November 2024
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Garlic prawns (fried ramen) Net +1
“Garlic Prawns (fried ramen), there’s three kinds of ramen at Nama, I’ve not had the broth less version so had to try, these come with juicy prawns on top and crispy seaweed, the noodles are packed with flavor, not dried not over fried.”
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“Garlic Prawns (fried ramen), there’s three kinds of ramen at Nama, I’ve not had the broth less version so had to try, these come with juicy prawns on top and crispy seaweed, the noodles are packed with flavor, not dried not over fried.”September 2023
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Grilled avocado Net +1
“Grilled Avocado 🥑, this comes with a side of lotus chips, and it’s buttery delicious warm avo, soul comforting, a perfect start to the meal.”
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“Grilled Avocado 🥑, this comes with a side of lotus chips, and it’s buttery delicious warm avo, soul comforting, a perfect start to the meal.”September 2023
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Hamachi nigiri Net +1
“Hamachi Nigiri, i’m a huge fan of hamachi and i always enjoy them at Reif’s places, these too were great.”
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“Hamachi Nigiri, i’m a huge fan of hamachi and i always enjoy them at Reif’s places, these too were great.”September 2023
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Harapenyo crushed Net +1
“Harapenyo Crushed: - Also refreshing and delicious, but no hint of jalapeños”
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“Harapenyo Crushed: - Also refreshing and delicious, but no hint of jalapeños”August 2025
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Miso black cod Net +1
“Miso Black Cod, i don’t know anywhere else, where you can get such a huge portion of miso cod, it’s simple and flaky. just the way cod should be.”
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“Miso Black Cod, i don’t know anywhere else, where you can get such a huge portion of miso cod, it’s simple and flaky. just the way cod should be.”September 2023
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Momo haibisukasu Net +1
“Momo Haibisukasu: - Refreshing and sweetness was well-balanced”
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“Momo Haibisukasu: - Refreshing and sweetness was well-balanced”August 2025
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Mushroom donabe Net +1
“Their mushroom donabe has improved in terms of saltiness. Keep up !”
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“Their mushroom donabe has improved in terms of saltiness. Keep up !”May 2025
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Salmon sashimi Net +1
“Crab California & salmon sashimi- both are quite good”
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“Crab California & salmon sashimi- both are quite good”May 2025
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Scrambled egg with bacon Net +1
“I tried the scrambled egg with bacon with this dish prepare to taste a different and exceptional taste.”
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“I tried the scrambled egg with bacon with this dish prepare to taste a different and exceptional taste.”November 2024
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Seasonal mushrooms rice Net +1
“Seasonal mushrooms rice - it was good except it was saltier. Plz reduce the salt.”
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“Seasonal mushrooms rice - it was good except it was saltier. Plz reduce the salt.”May 2025
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Sweetcorn & truffle fries Net +1
“Sweetcorn & Truffle Fries, although are in the sides menu, these are huge portions and can make excellent sharing plates, light meals. packed with flavor and texture alike.”
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“Sweetcorn & Truffle Fries, although are in the sides menu, these are huge portions and can make excellent sharing plates, light meals. packed with flavor and texture alike.”September 2023
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Truffle fries Net +1
“The truffle fries - unique with a tempura twist!!”
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“The truffle fries - unique with a tempura twist!!”August 2025
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Chicken ramen Net 0
Mixed feedback
“For lunch/dinner, I have tried their beef curry ramen, chicken ramen, and sushi - all attentively prepared and delicious.”
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“For lunch/dinner, I have tried their beef curry ramen, chicken ramen, and sushi - all attentively prepared and delicious.”February 2025
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Wagyu sando Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Wagyu Sando, offcourse is it even a Reif restaurant if there’s no sando, this one is Marble Wagyu Shokupan, the bread is unique and the wagyu is cooked to perfection, you’d wanna get two of these.”
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“Wagyu Sando, offcourse is it even a Reif restaurant if there’s no sando, this one is Marble Wagyu Shokupan, the bread is unique and the wagyu is cooked to perfection, you’d wanna get two of these.”September 2023
Drinks 4
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Cappuccino purin Net +1
“& now for desserts, the matcha boba, always a good idea but i wanted something coffee so i had the cappuccino purin, oh it’s amazing!!!! i cannot tell you, but there’s a surprise element in it. Must order.”
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“& now for desserts, the matcha boba, always a good idea but i wanted something coffee so i had the cappuccino purin, oh it’s amazing!!!! i cannot tell you, but there’s a surprise element in it. Must order.”September 2023
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Carrot juice Net +1
“Carrot juice and matcha Afagato were good.”
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“Carrot juice and matcha Afagato were good.”May 2025
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Matcha afagato Net +1
“Carrot juice and matcha Afagato were good.”
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“Carrot juice and matcha Afagato were good.”May 2025
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Matcha boba Net +1
“& now for desserts, the matcha boba, always a good idea but i wanted something coffee so i had the cappuccino purin, oh it’s amazing!!!! i cannot tell you, but there’s a surprise element in it. Must order.”
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“& now for desserts, the matcha boba, always a good idea but i wanted something coffee so i had the cappuccino purin, oh it’s amazing!!!! i cannot tell you, but there’s a surprise element in it. Must order.”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Donabe. The Wagyu Donabe is filling enough for two or three people, so consider sharing it rather than ordering one each.
Try Gyoza. Add the Wagyu gyoza to your order if you want one of the menu’s most enthusiastically reviewed dishes.
Check Availability. Check current dessert and dish availability before ordering, as one favourite was still listed after being removed.
Try Avocado. The avocado is a useful pick for a lighter or breakfast-style order; one reviewer specifically recommended it.
Plan Breakfast. If you are visiting for breakfast, check the available choices first because the breakfast menu has been described as limited.
Expect Steep Prices. Budget for a higher bill than at a casual Japanese restaurant, especially if ordering premium Wagyu dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mirdif Avenue Mall
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Menu Accuracy
Some requested items were unavailable, including Matchamisu even though it remained listed on the menu.
Higher Pricing
A reviewer found the pricing steep, particularly in comparison with similar restaurants.
Sando Quality
One review found the Wagyu sando less juicy and below expectations for the price.
Limited Breakfast
The breakfast menu was described as very limited, despite the dishes ordered being tasty.
Donabe Bitterness
The Wagyu donabe portion feeds two or three, but one diner found the mushroom flavour slightly bitter.
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The Bottom Line
Nama Yoso is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Mirdif where the menu ranges from sushi and sashimi to ramen, Wagyu dishes and a few unexpected touches. The Wagyu gyoza, salmon carpaccio and Beef Wagyu Pizza are among the clearest review-backed reasons to visit, while the calm, cosy setting suits an unhurried dinner or a family celebration. Food is generally described as fresh, beautifully presented and full of flavour.
The sushi received especially positive comments for its freshness and clean Japanese flavours, while the Wagyu Donabe is a substantial order said to be enough for two or three people. Breakfast is also available, with reviewers enjoying the egg sando and croissant eggs Benedict, although the breakfast menu has been called limited. Service is one of Nama Yoso’s strongest recurring themes: diners mention quick, attentive staff and thoughtful gestures such as complimentary cake, drinks or a chef’s tasting dish.
Parking is reportedly easy to find. There are a few cautions: prices can feel steep, some dishes may be unavailable despite appearing on the menu, and one diner found the Wagyu sando disappointing for its price. The mushroom-heavy Wagyu Donabe also divided opinion slightly.