Fresh seafood
Reviews repeatedly describe exceptionally fresh seafood, including sashimi that is rich, delicate and melt-in-the-mouth.
Omakaseya Dubai
Deira
Omakaseya Dubai is a Japanese restaurant in Deira where diners can try chef-prepared omakase, sushi and sashimi, including live preparation at the counter. Reviews highlight fresh seafood, A5 wagyu dishes and a calm, intimate setting that suits a leisurely dinner or special occasion.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
391 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live preparation
Sushi is prepared in front of diners, turning the omakase into a more engaging counter experience.
A5 wagyu
The Japanese A5 wagyu is specifically praised for its tenderness and flavour in dishes such as wagyu rice and rolls.
Careful presentation
Customers note that courses are thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, with attention to detail across the meal.
Intimate setting
The restaurant is described as calm, cozy and intimate, making it a comfortable choice for a date or celebration.
Personalised omakase
One review says the Japanese chef tailored an eight-course omakase around the diners’ preferred ingredients.
Small nigiri
Smaller nigiri portions make it easier to sample several kinds of sushi without filling up on rice.
What to Eat at Omakaseya Dubai 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 Omakaseya Dubai, 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 Omakaseya Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Japanese wagyu grade a5 Net +2
“Beside all, the Japanese wagyu grade A5 is well noted in their dishes when they use the beef 🍖. Sooo yummy and perfect.”
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“Beside all, the Japanese wagyu grade A5 is well noted in their dishes when they use the beef 🍖. Sooo yummy and perfect.”April 2026
“This was also my first time trying Wagyu A5, and boy that was really good, super tender and soft.”July 2024
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Matcha tiramisu Net +2
“The matcha tiramisu was the perfect ending—so good!”
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“The matcha tiramisu was the perfect ending—so good!”August 2025
“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”November 2025
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Miso ramen Net +2
“I usually go for Shoyu ramen, but Chef JR recommended the Miso ramen and it was superb, especially with that slice of beef on top.”
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“I usually go for Shoyu ramen, but Chef JR recommended the Miso ramen and it was superb, especially with that slice of beef on top.”December 2025
“The food was delicious — especially the miso ramen and salmon maki with matching Asahi Beer. The flavors were authentic and satisfying.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (30)
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8-Course omakase Net +1
“The 8-course omakase was an excellent value and definitely worth the price. Portions were generous, and by the end of the meal, we were completely full—no need to order anything else.”
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“The 8-course omakase was an excellent value and definitely worth the price. Portions were generous, and by the end of the meal, we were completely full—no need to order anything else.”September 2024
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A5 wagyu with rice Net +1
“The A5 wagyu with rice was splendid .”
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“The A5 wagyu with rice was splendid .”November 2024
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Bamboo tube chawanmushi Net +1
“My most favorite is the sea urchin chawanmushi and bamboo tube chawanmushi. I can't get enough of it.”
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“My most favorite is the sea urchin chawanmushi and bamboo tube chawanmushi. I can't get enough of it.”March 2026
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Black sesame ice cream Net +1
“Black sesame ice cream is sooo good.”
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“Black sesame ice cream is sooo good.”April 2026
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Chawan-mushi Net +1
“Chawan-mushi, Octopus Karaage and crab stick tempura was my favourite other than sushi.”
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“Chawan-mushi, Octopus Karaage and crab stick tempura was my favourite other than sushi.”December 2024
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Crab stick tempura Net +1
“Chawan-mushi, Octopus Karaage and crab stick tempura was my favourite other than sushi.”
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“Chawan-mushi, Octopus Karaage and crab stick tempura was my favourite other than sushi.”December 2024
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Dragon roll Net +1
“The sushi rolls are fresh and nice. The Dragon roll is really special.”
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“The sushi rolls are fresh and nice. The Dragon roll is really special.”April 2026
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Grilled king crab Net +1
“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”
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“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”November 2025
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Match cake Net +1
“The food presentation here is remarkable. The match cake also made our dining experience more enjoyable.”
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“The food presentation here is remarkable. The match cake also made our dining experience more enjoyable.”March 2026
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Octopus karaage Net +1
“Chawan-mushi, Octopus Karaage and crab stick tempura was my favourite other than sushi.”
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“Chawan-mushi, Octopus Karaage and crab stick tempura was my favourite other than sushi.”December 2024
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Omakase dish Net +1
“Insanely good experience, fresh ingredients, each Omakase dish was better than the one before, nice and quiet ambiance, warm service.”
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“Insanely good experience, fresh ingredients, each Omakase dish was better than the one before, nice and quiet ambiance, warm service.”May 2025
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Otoro sashimi Net +1
“The chef delivered a well-paced omakase with high-quality ingredients, and the OTORO sashimi was specially memorable it was rich, buttery, and melt in your mouth.”
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“The chef delivered a well-paced omakase with high-quality ingredients, and the OTORO sashimi was specially memorable it was rich, buttery, and melt in your mouth.”April 2026
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Ramen Net +1
“Absolutely incredible experience! Everything was delicious, but the ramen was hands down the best I’ve ever had.”
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“Absolutely incredible experience! Everything was delicious, but the ramen was hands down the best I’ve ever had.”March 2026
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Robatayaki Net +1
“We absolutely love their Seasonal Sashimi and Robatayaki, its clearly their specialty.”
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“We absolutely love their Seasonal Sashimi and Robatayaki, its clearly their specialty.”November 2023
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Salmon maki Net +1
“The food was delicious — especially the miso ramen and salmon maki with matching Asahi Beer. The flavors were authentic and satisfying.”
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“The food was delicious — especially the miso ramen and salmon maki with matching Asahi Beer. The flavors were authentic and satisfying.”July 2025
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Sea urchin chawanmushi Net +1
“My most favorite is the sea urchin chawanmushi and bamboo tube chawanmushi. I can't get enough of it.”
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“My most favorite is the sea urchin chawanmushi and bamboo tube chawanmushi. I can't get enough of it.”March 2026
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Seafood salad Net +1
“It was a lovely dinner! My favorite is the seafood salad and wagyu fried rice. Will definitely come back! 💛 shoutout to princess for giving us an amazing service..”
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“It was a lovely dinner! My favorite is the seafood salad and wagyu fried rice. Will definitely come back! 💛 shoutout to princess for giving us an amazing service..”July 2024
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Seasonal sashimi Net +1
“We absolutely love their Seasonal Sashimi and Robatayaki, its clearly their specialty.”
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“We absolutely love their Seasonal Sashimi and Robatayaki, its clearly their specialty.”November 2023
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Sirloin steak Net +1
“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”
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“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”November 2025
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Soba ramen Net +1
“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”
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“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”November 2025
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Special set Net +1
“Went there for Omakase for the first time. Had the special set. It has a lot dishes. There were sashimi, sushi, wagyu beef, crab, ramen.....and many more. Everything were well prepared. High quality. Well presented. Pricing is reasonable. Service was excellent. One minor comment was the tuna sashimi was served still slightly frozen and felt icy when consumed. Aside from that, can't find any else to complain. Everything else was very enjoyable.”
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“Went there for Omakase for the first time. Had the special set. It has a lot dishes. There were sashimi, sushi, wagyu beef, crab, ramen.....and many more. Everything were well prepared. High quality. Well presented. Pricing is reasonable. Service was excellent. One minor comment was the tuna sashimi was served still slightly frozen and felt icy when consumed. Aside from that, can't find any else to complain. Everything else was very enjoyable.”January 2026
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Sushi omakase/set menu Net +1
“My favorite sushi omakase/set menu in Dubai. You get the experience as you are in Japan, with a Japanese Chef serving you sushi.”
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“My favorite sushi omakase/set menu in Dubai. You get the experience as you are in Japan, with a Japanese Chef serving you sushi.”September 2024
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Sushi platter Net +1
“I fell in love with the uniku sushi with golden dust and sushi platter. I love how the sushi melt into my mouth.”
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“I fell in love with the uniku sushi with golden dust and sushi platter. I love how the sushi melt into my mouth.”March 2026
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Tuna sushi Net +1
“We also tried the tuna sushi, which wasn’t fishy at all — super fresh!”
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“We also tried the tuna sushi, which wasn’t fishy at all — super fresh!”December 2025
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Unagi nigiri Net +1
“The unagi nigiri was just amazing, fresh and perfectly balanced.”
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“The unagi nigiri was just amazing, fresh and perfectly balanced.”April 2026
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Uniku sushi with golden dust Net +1
“I fell in love with the uniku sushi with golden dust and sushi platter. I love how the sushi melt into my mouth.”
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“I fell in love with the uniku sushi with golden dust and sushi platter. I love how the sushi melt into my mouth.”March 2026
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Wagyu beef roll Net +1
“And the wagyu beef roll really surprised me. The chef is very skilled, and all the food was very good.”
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“And the wagyu beef roll really surprised me. The chef is very skilled, and all the food was very good.”April 2026
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Wagyu egg soup Net +1
“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”
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“The Grilled King Crab, Sirloin Steak, Wagyu Egg Soup, and Soba Ramen were exceptional, and the meal ended perfectly with a delicious Matcha Tiramisu.”November 2025
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Wagyu fried rice Net +1
“It was a lovely dinner! My favorite is the seafood salad and wagyu fried rice. Will definitely come back! 💛 shoutout to princess for giving us an amazing service..”
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“It was a lovely dinner! My favorite is the seafood salad and wagyu fried rice. Will definitely come back! 💛 shoutout to princess for giving us an amazing service..”July 2024
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Tuna sashimi Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The highlight for us was the tuna sashimi—so fresh and beautifully prepared by the chef that we had to order another round.”
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“The highlight for us was the tuna sashimi—so fresh and beautifully prepared by the chef that we had to order another round.”August 2025
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Match and coconut drink Net +1
“I also fell in love with their match and coconut drink.”
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“I also fell in love with their match and coconut drink.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm seating. If booking for a group, confirm the seating arrangement directly; one advance booking still lacked enough seats.
Check availability. Ask what is available before settling on dishes, as one visit found several menu items unavailable.
Allow time. Build in extra time for the meal, since some diners reported food taking longer than expected to arrive.
Compare offers. Check the current unlimited-sushi offer before ordering; one review recorded AED 499 with drinks and AED 299 with soft drinks.
Try variety. The smaller nigiri portions can work well if you want to sample more sushi without filling up on rice.
Ask recommendations. If ramen is on your mind, asking for a chef recommendation led one diner to the miso ramen rather than their usual shoyu.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel - Baniyas Rd
Riggat Al Buteen, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Some diners experienced longer-than-expected waits, including a meal where food took quite a while to arrive.
Limited availability
One visit found quite a few menu dishes unavailable, reducing the choice for that meal.
Seating issue
A group with an advance booking reported that there were not enough seats available on a busy evening.
Value concern
One reviewer felt the restaurant was overpriced compared with other Dubai sushi options.
Icy tuna
A diner found the tuna sashimi slightly frozen, which made it feel icy when eaten.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 499
all you can eat sushi set menu with drinks
“Variety of dishes with their all you can eat sushi set menu of AED 499 with drinks, and the offer is AED 299 with soft drinks”Google review · April 2026
AED 299
all you can eat sushi set menu with soft drinks
“Variety of dishes with their all you can eat sushi set menu of AED 499 with drinks, and the offer is AED 299 with soft drinks”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Omakaseya Dubai is a Japanese restaurant in Deira centred on omakase, sushi and sashimi. Diners can watch sushi being made in front of them, and reviews point to fresh seafood, carefully presented courses and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. The experience fits a date, celebration or unhurried meal more than a quick bite.
The menu has several memorable details. OTORO sashimi was described as rich and buttery, while the unagi nigiri was praised for its balance. A5 wagyu appears in dishes such as wagyu rice and wagyu rolls, and the sea urchin chawanmushi, miso ramen and matcha tiramisu also receive specific mentions.
Smaller nigiri portions make it easier to try several pieces. Value depends on the order and current offers. One diner paid Dhs199 per person for unlimited sushi, while another cited an all-you-can-eat set at AED 499 with drinks or AED 299 with soft drinks, so check what is running when you book.
Service is usually described as warm and attentive, but there are reports of slow food delivery, unavailable dishes and a group finding insufficient seats despite booking. Confirm availability and seating ahead of busy visits.