REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dubai Hills

Name: REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dubai Hills
Address: Dubai Hills Business Park, Building 3, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142555142

Dubai Hills Estate

Restaurant Open now 04 255 5142

REIF Japanese Kushiyaki is a creative Japanese Kushiyaki restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, with a sharing-friendly menu and a relaxed dining room. Reviews make a strong case for trying the wagyu sando or mushroom claypot rice, while attentive service often adds to the experience.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,031 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Creative menu

The menu takes Japanese dishes in less familiar directions, including avocado with black pepper teriyaki and mushroom claypot rice.

Wagyu sando

The wagyu sando is a standout for returning guests and is repeatedly described as a highlight.

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What to Eat at REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dubai Hills

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of REIF Japanese Kushiyaki - Dubai Hills, 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

Duck gyoza Net +4

“Everything is very tasty but we highly recommend the duck gyōza that were in our opinion even better than the beef ones.”
Mushroom rice clay pot Net +3

“Everything we ordered was delicious, the highlight was the mushroom rice clay pot and duck gyoza.”
Beef gyoza Net +3

“• Beef Gyoza – excellent”
Chicken sando Net +2

“The chicken sando was packed with flavor, and the duck gyoza was incredible.”
Signature tiramisu Net +2

“Finished off with the signature Tiramisu — light, creamy, and absolutely worth it.”

Honorable mentions (40)

18-Hour broth ramen Net +1

“Must try the 18-hour broth ramen.”
18H ramen Net +1

“Had baby squid as an appetizer, two types of sushi, spicy hamashi and crispy abi and 18h ramen, all were delicious!”
Angus beef claypot Net +1

“Thanks to him, we tried a few dishes we wouldn’t have considered otherwise — the Angus beef claypot and Kushi Gyu truffle mayo were absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared along the chicken gyoza with the best spicy sauce!”
Angus beef skewers Net +1

“Everything from the duck and beef gyoza to the spicy tuna maki roll and nigiri, then the Angus beef skewers (oh my goodness!) and the black cod we have every single time we come here. The kimchi edamame to start was also amazing.”
Angus truffle mayo Net +1

“Highlights for me were the chicken sando, the angus truffle mayo (impeccable!), and the surprise standout – the mushroom claypot rice.”
Avocado with black pepper teriyaki Net +1

“The avocado with black pepper teriyaki was a unique and delicious twist – definitely a must-try.”
Baby squid Net +1

“Had baby squid as an appetizer, two types of sushi, spicy hamashi and crispy abi and 18h ramen, all were delicious!”
Beef bao Net +1

“We ordered a mix of starters and mains: the Beef Bao and Shio Ramen were a big hit with my son, and I personally loved the Mushroom Claypot Rice and Red Fruit Kombucha.”
Black cod Net +1

“Everything from the duck and beef gyoza to the spicy tuna maki roll and nigiri, then the Angus beef skewers (oh my goodness!) and the black cod we have every single time we come here. The kimchi edamame to start was also amazing.”
Bobba tiramisu Net +1

“Really enjoyed their bobba tiramisu - such an experience. Must try 🥹”
Buratta salad Net +1

“The food was delicious! I’ve never tried anything like that before! Truly recommend black code Ramen, buratta salad, and row salmon 😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 special thanks to Umid, he gave us very interesting explanation regarding cuisine, restaurant brunches and ingredients 😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼”
Char-grilled salmon trout Net +1

“Brilliant restaurant. I tried the char-grilled salmon trout 10/10, the best salmon I’ve ever eaten.”
Chicken gyoza Net +1

“Thanks to him, we tried a few dishes we wouldn’t have considered otherwise — the Angus beef claypot and Kushi Gyu truffle mayo were absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared along the chicken gyoza with the best spicy sauce!”
Chicken ramen Net +1

“We ordered Salmon Tataki, Teriyaki Chicken Kushiyaki, Chicken Ramen, and Spicy Salmon Roll. There was no kids meal, rather the main course portions were kid sized! Everything was freshly prepared, tasty, and of high quality though.”
Crispy abi Net +1

“Had baby squid as an appetizer, two types of sushi, spicy hamashi and crispy abi and 18h ramen, all were delicious!”
Escargot Net +1

“But the highlight for me was trying escargot for the first time — smoky, buttery, and surprisingly delicious!”
Katsu chicken sando Net +1

“The only item that was slightly warm was the katsu chicken sando, but everything else felt like it had been sitting out for a while.”
Kimchi edamame Net +1

“Everything from the duck and beef gyoza to the spicy tuna maki roll and nigiri, then the Angus beef skewers (oh my goodness!) and the black cod we have every single time we come here. The kimchi edamame to start was also amazing.”
Kushi gyu truffle mayo Net +1

“Thanks to him, we tried a few dishes we wouldn’t have considered otherwise — the Angus beef claypot and Kushi Gyu truffle mayo were absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared along the chicken gyoza with the best spicy sauce!”
Melon & cucumber kimchi Net +1

“• Melon & Cucumber Kimchi – very good and refreshing”
Melon kimchi Net +1

“A special thanks goes to Godfrey for recommending the best flavors, such as: Avocado, melon kimchi, matcha fondue AND MORE! Can't wait to go back ☺️”
Mochi coco cherry Net +1

“For dessert, we tried the Mochi Coco Cherry and Vanilla Affogato — both were delicious 🤤”
Molten cake with peanut butter Net +1

“The molten cake with peanut butter was honestly one of the best desserts I’ve had, rich, warm, and absolutely indulgent.”
Mushroom rice ramen Net +1

“Two must try beef gayoza! Explosion of senses and mushroom rice ramen which serves for two, one of the most delicious plates.”
Organic japanese sencha Net +1

“I also tried Organic Japanese sencha here and it was amazing.”
Pickled fruit and veg Net +1

“But for the me the pickled fruit and veg is my favorite (melon and daikon).”
Rock shrimp tempura Net +1

“The rock shrimp tempura was also solid.”
Sake Net +1

“Thank you for this exceptional culinary experience and the first class cocktails + the sake – we will definitely be back!”
Set menu Net +1

“Excellent set menu from some amazing chefs who have come to Dubai to deliver an extraordinary dinner for a special romantic occasion.”
Shio ramen Net +1

“We ordered a mix of starters and mains: the Beef Bao and Shio Ramen were a big hit with my son, and I personally loved the Mushroom Claypot Rice and Red Fruit Kombucha.”
Spicy hamashi Net +1

“Had baby squid as an appetizer, two types of sushi, spicy hamashi and crispy abi and 18h ramen, all were delicious!”
Spicy tuna maki roll Net +1

“Everything from the duck and beef gyoza to the spicy tuna maki roll and nigiri, then the Angus beef skewers (oh my goodness!) and the black cod we have every single time we come here. The kimchi edamame to start was also amazing.”
Sukiyaki Net +1

“The Sukiyaki addition to the menu was excellent!”
Teriyaki chicken kushiyaki Net +1

“We ordered Salmon Tataki, Teriyaki Chicken Kushiyaki, Chicken Ramen, and Spicy Salmon Roll. There was no kids meal, rather the main course portions were kid sized! Everything was freshly prepared, tasty, and of high quality though.”
Tuna tartare Net +1

“A fantastic Japanese restaurant in Dubai. By far the best tuna tartare. Unique and innovative dining experience with a modern twist on traditional Japanese cuisine.”
Vanilla affogato Net +1

“For dessert, we tried the Mochi Coco Cherry and Vanilla Affogato — both were delicious 🤤”
Vanilla satsumaimo Net +1

“The vanilla satsumaimo looked amazing and was very good.”
Wagyu beef rice Net +1

“• Wagyu Beef Rice – amazing, very high-quality meat”
Wagyu sando Net +1

“The wagyu sando will always remain the highlight.”
Salmon tataki Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We ordered Salmon Tataki, Teriyaki Chicken Kushiyaki, Chicken Ramen, and Spicy Salmon Roll. There was no kids meal, rather the main course portions were kid sized! Everything was freshly prepared, tasty, and of high quality though.”

Drinks 2

Matcha fondue Net +2

“Ended it with matcha fondue and it was a piece of art!”
Red fruit kombucha Net +1

“We ordered a mix of starters and mains: the Beef Bao and Shio Ramen were a big hit with my son, and I personally loved the Mushroom Claypot Rice and Red Fruit Kombucha.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Mini slider Net −1

“First of all, the food was below our expectations for a restaurant of this level. The dishes were very ordinary, without any special taste or quality, and in some cases the preparation standards were not followed - for example, I was served a mini slider that was completely cold.”
Spicy salmon roll Net −1

“We ordered Salmon Tataki, Teriyaki Chicken Kushiyaki, Chicken Ramen, and Spicy Salmon Roll. There was no kids meal, rather the main course portions were kid sized! Everything was freshly prepared, tasty, and of high quality though. The only complaint was that it was not value for money, and portions were way too less and the salmon in the salmon roll was barely visible.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Share dishes. Order in sharing style so you can try across the menu; one guest found it difficult to choose from the wide selection.

Check charges. Read the bill carefully: the menu states a 10% service charge, and one guest was then offered preset tip percentages.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Dubai Hills Business Park, Building 3

Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai

04 255 5142

Mon	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tue	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wed	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thu	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Food temperature

One guest received a completely cold mini slider, while another said almost every ordered dish arrived cold.

Tip pressure

A guest objected to being offered only 10%, 15% or 20% tip options after a 10% service charge was already included.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

Over 200 AED

mushroom rice

“Over 200 AED for what tasted like a basic mushroom rice”

Google review · May 2026

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The Bottom Line

REIF Japanese Kushiyaki in Dubai Hills Estate is built for an exploratory meal rather than a quick plate of sushi. The menu works well for sharing, and reviews repeatedly point to the wagyu sando, beef or duck gyoza, ramen and mushroom claypot rice. The food is often praised for bold flavour, thoughtful presentation and unusual combinations.

The atmosphere divides opinion slightly. Guests describe a cosy, relaxed room with an open kitchen, traditional curtains and Astro Boy details, while others found the tables close together or the music too loud for dinner. It is generally a better fit for couples, dates or small groups than a large family meal; one review also reported staggered arrival times for four main courses.

Service is commonly described as warm and attentive, with staff helping guests navigate the broad menu. Birthday celebrations have sometimes included a cake and singing, though another birthday visit received only a generic card. Valet parking is available, but finding a space and retrieving the car may take patience.

Prices sit at the higher end: one guest reported over 200 AED for mushroom rice, while another described drinks as under 90aed. Check the service charge and any additional tip prompt before paying.