Beach views
The outdoor area looks towards Kite Beach, with some reviews also noting views of Burj Al Arab and the sea.
Origami Sushi Jumeirah Road
Umm Suqeim
Origami Sushi Jumeirah Road is a Japanese restaurant in Umm Suqeim, known for fresh sushi, robata dishes and a relaxed setting near the beach. Reviews point to standout orders such as black cod and wagyu beef gyoza, with outdoor seating offering views towards Kite Beach and Burj Al Arab.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,426 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh sushi
Multiple diners describe the sushi as fresh, beautifully presented and among the better sushi they have tried in Dubai.
Wagyu gyoza
The wagyu beef gyoza repeatedly gets singled out for its rich flavour and tender filling.
Black cod
Black cod appears in several recommendations, including black cod skewers, black cod roll and black cod in the sushi selection.
Outdoor space
The restaurant has a sizeable outdoor area that suits lunch, dinner or a beach walk afterwards.
Late dining
One late-night diner found the kitchen still open, making it useful when other dinner options have closed.
Menu guidance
A review describes attentive menu guidance, including help choosing dishes for a diner with a shrimp allergy.
What to Eat at Origami Sushi Jumeirah Road 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 Origami Sushi Jumeirah Road, 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 Origami Sushi Jumeirah Road got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Crispy rice Net +2
“The food overall has always been great. From the crispy rice, to the maki rolls, and the entrees. Always full of flavor and fresh!”
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“The food overall has always been great. From the crispy rice, to the maki rolls, and the entrees. Always full of flavor and fresh!”February 2021
“You should definitely start with the Crispy rice (I had mine with spicy tuna).”April 2023
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Prawn yakisoba Net +2
“I tried the Prawn Yakisoba as well—an exciting twist on the classic, with a subtle spicy kick and a perfect balance of savory noodles and fresh prawns.”
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“I tried the Prawn Yakisoba as well—an exciting twist on the classic, with a subtle spicy kick and a perfect balance of savory noodles and fresh prawns.”November 2025
“The California roll was slightly better, but still lacked flavor. The wagyu and prawn yakisoba were the highlights of the meal.”May 2025
Honorable mentions (31)
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Beef gyoza Net +1
“I was really impressed with the sushi selection. The black cod and tiger tempura maki were definitely my favorites, and the beef gyoza were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh - big compliments to the chefs!”
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“I was really impressed with the sushi selection. The black cod and tiger tempura maki were definitely my favorites, and the beef gyoza were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh - big compliments to the chefs!”March 2026
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Beef makis Net +1
“Great lunch spot with views! I really enjoyed the beef makis and Origami roles!”
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“Great lunch spot with views! I really enjoyed the beef makis and Origami roles!”January 2026
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Black cod Net +1
“I was really impressed with the sushi selection. The black cod and tiger tempura maki were definitely my favorites, and the beef gyoza were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh - big compliments to the chefs!”
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“I was really impressed with the sushi selection. The black cod and tiger tempura maki were definitely my favorites, and the beef gyoza were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh - big compliments to the chefs!”March 2026
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Black cod roll Net +1
“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”
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“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”February 2026
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Black cod skewers Net +1
“My favorite and highly recommended items are the black cod skewers and the tenderloin robata.”
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“My favorite and highly recommended items are the black cod skewers and the tenderloin robata.”March 2026
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Braised short rib bop Net +1
“We ordered a wide variety of dishes, from the Braised Short Rib Bop to the Otoro New Style, Rock Shrimp, and Edamamec and honestly, almost everything was a 9.5/10 or 10/10. The food was hot, super fresh, and came out really fast, which we loved.”
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“We ordered a wide variety of dishes, from the Braised Short Rib Bop to the Otoro New Style, Rock Shrimp, and Edamamec and honestly, almost everything was a 9.5/10 or 10/10. The food was hot, super fresh, and came out really fast, which we loved.”June 2025
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Calamari Net +1
“I really enjoyed my solo lunch date that day… this is my third time there and the food honestly got better … the taste is just ❤️🔥❤️🔥 the sushi melts in your mouth.. the calamari was not extra salty and it’s weird sauce was fabulous..”
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“I really enjoyed my solo lunch date that day… this is my third time there and the food honestly got better … the taste is just ❤️🔥❤️🔥 the sushi melts in your mouth.. the calamari was not extra salty and it’s weird sauce was fabulous..”November 2023
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The sashimi plate and cheesecake had a beautiful presentation, Michelin star one :) Lee was our host of the night and he was extremely polite and professional, he was very aware of the menu and gave us the best recommendations.”
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“The sashimi plate and cheesecake had a beautiful presentation, Michelin star one :) Lee was our host of the night and he was extremely polite and professional, he was very aware of the menu and gave us the best recommendations.”April 2025
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Crab salad Net +1
“I started with the Crab Salad: pure umami, light yet full of flavor.”
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“I started with the Crab Salad: pure umami, light yet full of flavor.”November 2025
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Dynamite shrimp Net +1
“I tried several dishes, and my favorites were the Japanese potato salad and dynamite shrimp. The location was amazing, and the staff were very friendly.”
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“I tried several dishes, and my favorites were the Japanese potato salad and dynamite shrimp. The location was amazing, and the staff were very friendly.”January 2026
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Edamamec Net +1
“We ordered a wide variety of dishes, from the Braised Short Rib Bop to the Otoro New Style, Rock Shrimp, and Edamamec and honestly, almost everything was a 9.5/10 or 10/10. The food was hot, super fresh, and came out really fast, which we loved.”
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“We ordered a wide variety of dishes, from the Braised Short Rib Bop to the Otoro New Style, Rock Shrimp, and Edamamec and honestly, almost everything was a 9.5/10 or 10/10. The food was hot, super fresh, and came out really fast, which we loved.”June 2025
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Japanese potato salad Net +1
“I tried several dishes, and my favorites were the Japanese potato salad and dynamite shrimp. The location was amazing, and the staff were very friendly.”
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“I tried several dishes, and my favorites were the Japanese potato salad and dynamite shrimp. The location was amazing, and the staff were very friendly.”January 2026
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Karaage Net +1
“The karaage was also amazing.”
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“The karaage was also amazing.”December 2024
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New style salmon sashimi Net +1
“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”
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“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”February 2026
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Origami roll Net +1
“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”
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“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”February 2026
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Otoro new style Net +1
“We ordered a wide variety of dishes, from the Braised Short Rib Bop to the Otoro New Style, Rock Shrimp, and Edamamec and honestly, almost everything was a 9.5/10 or 10/10. The food was hot, super fresh, and came out really fast, which we loved.”
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“We ordered a wide variety of dishes, from the Braised Short Rib Bop to the Otoro New Style, Rock Shrimp, and Edamamec and honestly, almost everything was a 9.5/10 or 10/10. The food was hot, super fresh, and came out really fast, which we loved.”June 2025
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Peanut butter fondant Net +1
“To finish, the house-complimentary Peanut Butter Fondant was a revelation. The warm fondant melts beautifully, giving the dark chocolate a new personality alongside the peanut butter, all elevated by vanilla ice cream.”
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“To finish, the house-complimentary Peanut Butter Fondant was a revelation. The warm fondant melts beautifully, giving the dark chocolate a new personality alongside the peanut butter, all elevated by vanilla ice cream.”November 2025
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Prawn roll Net +1
“I am not much into rolls but the Prawn roll is delicious, so many flavors.”
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“I am not much into rolls but the Prawn roll is delicious, so many flavors.”April 2023
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Prawn tenkasu Net +1
“wow! Fabulous food and service - melt in mouth wagu, chicken karrage , prawn tenkasu - outstanding sushi and the best asparagus of my life served with delicious mocktails . Staff were so knowledgeable about menu - I can’t wait to go back. Best Japanese in dubai!”
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“wow! Fabulous food and service - melt in mouth wagu, chicken karrage , prawn tenkasu - outstanding sushi and the best asparagus of my life served with delicious mocktails . Staff were so knowledgeable about menu - I can’t wait to go back. Best Japanese in dubai!”October 2024
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Sashimi plate Net +1
“The sashimi plate and cheesecake had a beautiful presentation, Michelin star one :) Lee was our host of the night and he was extremely polite and professional, he was very aware of the menu and gave us the best recommendations.”
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“The sashimi plate and cheesecake had a beautiful presentation, Michelin star one :) Lee was our host of the night and he was extremely polite and professional, he was very aware of the menu and gave us the best recommendations.”April 2025
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Sunset roll Net +1
“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”
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“My favorite sushi place in Dubai. Great service, delicious food and amazing staff! I would highly recommend the new style salmon sashimi, sunset roll, origami roll, and black cod roll.”February 2026
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Tenderloin robata Net +1
“My favorite and highly recommended items are the black cod skewers and the tenderloin robata.”
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“My favorite and highly recommended items are the black cod skewers and the tenderloin robata.”March 2026
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Tiger tempura maki Net +1
“I was really impressed with the sushi selection. The black cod and tiger tempura maki were definitely my favorites, and the beef gyoza were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh - big compliments to the chefs!”
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“I was really impressed with the sushi selection. The black cod and tiger tempura maki were definitely my favorites, and the beef gyoza were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh - big compliments to the chefs!”March 2026
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Tuna ceviche Net +1
“The Tuna Ceviche stole the spotlight for me; a creative blend of flavors that felt almost musical on the palate. It captures what a thoughtful dish should be.”
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“The Tuna Ceviche stole the spotlight for me; a creative blend of flavors that felt almost musical on the palate. It captures what a thoughtful dish should be.”November 2025
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Tuna tartar Net +1
“Food was great, tuna tartar was delicious.”
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“Food was great, tuna tartar was delicious.”April 2025
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Volcano sushi Net +1
“Great sushi place with great view. The food is so delicious but the service little bit slow. The drinks are lovely too. I liked the shrimp rock and the volcano sushi.”
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“Great sushi place with great view. The food is so delicious but the service little bit slow. The drinks are lovely too. I liked the shrimp rock and the volcano sushi.”December 2020
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Wagyu Net +1
“The California roll was slightly better, but still lacked flavor. The wagyu and prawn yakisoba were the highlights of the meal.”
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“The California roll was slightly better, but still lacked flavor. The wagyu and prawn yakisoba were the highlights of the meal.”May 2025
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Wagyu grill Net +1
“The gyoza were packed with flavor, the wagyu grill was perfectly cooked and insanely tender, and the sushi was some of the freshest and best I’ve had in the city.”
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“The gyoza were packed with flavor, the wagyu grill was perfectly cooked and insanely tender, and the sushi was some of the freshest and best I’ve had in the city.”May 2026
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Wagyu gyozas Net +1
“The service was excellent and the food was absolutely outstanding the Wagyu gyozas were out of this world, I wanted to order another portion but I was so full. But it still lives rent free in my head. The sushi was fresh. Everything was delicious. I fully recommend this place!!!”
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“The service was excellent and the food was absolutely outstanding the Wagyu gyozas were out of this world, I wanted to order another portion but I was so full. But it still lives rent free in my head. The sushi was fresh. Everything was delicious. I fully recommend this place!!!”October 2025
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Wagyu sando Net +1
“There are no words—Origami Sushi (Jumeirah branch) is hands down the best sushi restaurant in Dubai! The chefs are exceptional, and every dish was a masterpiece. From the sushi and Wagyu sando to the appetizers, everything was simply perfect.”
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“There are no words—Origami Sushi (Jumeirah branch) is hands down the best sushi restaurant in Dubai! The chefs are exceptional, and every dish was a masterpiece. From the sushi and Wagyu sando to the appetizers, everything was simply perfect.”April 2025
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Yakisoba Net +1
“Mind blown! My most favorite was the rock shrimp and the yakisoba!”
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“Mind blown! My most favorite was the rock shrimp and the yakisoba!”December 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Yellowtail roll Net −1
“The Yellowtail Roll was a bit too fishy for my personal taste, but my cousin enjoyed it, so it depends on your preference.”
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“The Yellowtail Roll was a bit too fishy for my personal taste, but my cousin enjoyed it, so it depends on your preference.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try black cod. Start with black cod or tiger tempura maki; both were specifically named as favourites in a late-night visit.
Order gyoza. Add the wagyu beef gyoza. Reviewers describe them as packed with flavour and good enough to order twice.
Choose outdoors. Choose outdoor seating if you want beach and Burj Al Arab views, especially for a lunch followed by a beach walk.
Ask guidance. Ask the team for menu recommendations if you have dietary concerns; one review mentions useful help with shrimp-allergy choices.
Expect darkness. If lighting matters to you, favour the outdoor area: multiple reviews describe the indoor dining room as quite dark.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop #104, Al Souq Mall, Fishing Harbor 3
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Dark interior
Several diners found the interior too dark, which may matter if you prefer a brighter meal.
Loud music
One returning diner found the music too loud, while another review mentioned loud guests.
Cold seating
A diner found the indoor air conditioning too cold and the seating uncomfortable.
Uneven rolls
One review found the sushi rolls underwhelming, especially the Origami roll, although the wagyu and yakisoba stood out.
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The Bottom Line
Origami Sushi Jumeirah Road is a Japanese restaurant in Umm Suqeim that combines sushi and cooked dishes with a beachside setting. It is worth considering for a meal with views: reviews mention Kite Beach, the sea and Burj Al Arab, while the outdoor area can lead naturally into a beach walk. The menu has plenty of reliable starting points.
Black cod, tiger tempura maki and wagyu beef gyoza are among the most repeatedly recommended dishes. Other reviews highlight crab salad, prawn yakisoba, rock shrimp, sashimi and the peanut butter fondant. The sushi is generally described as fresh and carefully presented, and diners often praise the attentive menu guidance.
Inside, the minimalist Japanese-inspired décor and mood lighting appeal to many guests, but the low light is not for everyone. One diner also found the air conditioning too cold and the chairs uncomfortable. Music and noise have occasionally been distracting, and service can slow during busy periods.
For a calmer visit, consider going off-peak and choosing outdoor seating. There are no customer-reported prices in the supplied reviews.