Sushi quality
Reviewers repeatedly describe the sushi as fresh, flavourful and consistent, with the salmon cuts specifically praised as clean and fresh.
Sumo Sushi & Bento JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Sumo Sushi & Bento is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with sushi, bento and other Japanese dishes served from a compact branch geared largely towards takeaway and delivery. Customers especially mention the Samurai Poke bowl and reliable sushi rolls, while catering and live cooking are also available.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
159 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Samurai Poke
The Samurai Poke bowl is a standout for regular delivery customers, who describe it as delicious and say they keep ordering it.
Helpful service
Customers often mention accommodating service, including staff who handled a special dine-in arrangement attentively at a mainly delivery-focused branch.
Catering options
The restaurant has handled event catering, home live cooking and sushi served on a yacht, giving customers options beyond a standard meal.
Generous servings
One diner specifically noted big servings alongside the food quality, useful context if you are ordering for a hungry group.
Loyalty rewards
The rewards system and points earned with spending are mentioned as useful extras for repeat customers.
What to Eat at Sumo Sushi & Bento JLT 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 Sumo Sushi & Bento JLT, 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 Sumo Sushi & Bento JLT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Shimin samurai sushi Net +2
“We tried the Shimin Samurai sushi, which was absolutely amazing—perfectly balanced flavors and top-notch presentation.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Shimin Samurai sushi, which was absolutely amazing—perfectly balanced flavors and top-notch presentation.”August 2024
“The Shimin Samurai was very good, it’s a must try! Highly recommended for their service and great food.”August 2024
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Chicken chashu Net +1
“We also had the Ramen and Chicken Chashu, both of which were equally delicious. Everything was prepared to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also had the Ramen and Chicken Chashu, both of which were equally delicious. Everything was prepared to perfection.”August 2024
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Chicken teriyaki Net +1
“Tried their chicken teriyaki and really liked it. Definitely worth a try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried their chicken teriyaki and really liked it. Definitely worth a try.”May 2023
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Crunchy california Net +1
“The first sushi I ever had was the Crunchy California, and it was love at first sight (and bite!).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The first sushi I ever had was the Crunchy California, and it was love at first sight (and bite!).”October 2021
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Edamame with garlic Net +1
“I also love their bentos and edamame with garlic is my favorite.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I also love their bentos and edamame with garlic is my favorite.”February 2023
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Karai chicken Net +1
“Thet service is very good and very friendly I love it and the food karai chicken was so good and yummy😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Thet service is very good and very friendly I love it and the food karai chicken was so good and yummy😋”November 2024
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Nigiri maki bento Net +1
“The best sushi restaurant. Start with Nigiri Maki Bento or Salmon Lovers Bento to try the best of the menu.The delivery is free and fast.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best sushi restaurant. Start with Nigiri Maki Bento or Salmon Lovers Bento to try the best of the menu.The delivery is free and fast.”November 2016
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Rainbow roll Net +1
“Nothing tastes as satisfying as rainbow roll and samurai poke.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nothing tastes as satisfying as rainbow roll and samurai poke.”April 2026
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Salmon lovers bento Net +1
“The best sushi restaurant. Start with Nigiri Maki Bento or Salmon Lovers Bento to try the best of the menu.The delivery is free and fast.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best sushi restaurant. Start with Nigiri Maki Bento or Salmon Lovers Bento to try the best of the menu.The delivery is free and fast.”November 2016
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Samurai poke Net +1
“Nothing tastes as satisfying as rainbow roll and samurai poke.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nothing tastes as satisfying as rainbow roll and samurai poke.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (3)
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Chicken katsu curry Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The chicken katsu curry was perfect. Really liked how the curry was kept separate from the chicken so it didn't go soggy while being delivered. Was able to put it together when the food arrived and it tasted great.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The chicken katsu curry was perfect. Really liked how the curry was kept separate from the chicken so it didn't go soggy while being delivered. Was able to put it together when the food arrived and it tasted great.”December 2017
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Ramen Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We also had the Ramen and Chicken Chashu, both of which were equally delicious. Everything was prepared to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We also had the Ramen and Chicken Chashu, both of which were equally delicious. Everything was prepared to perfection.”August 2024
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Shrimp and chicken rice meal Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I also ordered a shrimp and chicken rice meal.... although they missed the mark on the "over-easy" request for the accompanying fried egg, the deep fried chicken was really tasty and cooked to perfection.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Grilled salmon Net −1
“Ordered Grilled Salmon and Sapporo Shoyu Ramen. Very disappointing. Salmon is fried, the brown rice doesn't smell nice. The chicken in the Sapporo Ramen is so over cooked so hard to chew.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Grilled Salmon and Sapporo Shoyu Ramen. Very disappointing. Salmon is fried, the brown rice doesn't smell nice. The chicken in the Sapporo Ramen is so over cooked so hard to chew.”January 2022
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Sapporo shoyu ramen Net −1
“Ordered Grilled Salmon and Sapporo Shoyu Ramen. Very disappointing. Salmon is fried, the brown rice doesn't smell nice. The chicken in the Sapporo Ramen is so over cooked so hard to chew.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Grilled Salmon and Sapporo Shoyu Ramen. Very disappointing. Salmon is fried, the brown rice doesn't smell nice. The chicken in the Sapporo Ramen is so over cooked so hard to chew.”January 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Takeaway first. For a first visit, consider takeaway: one review found it faster and more efficient than the stated dine-in option.
Check minimums. Check the current delivery minimum before ordering a small meal; one customer reported an 80 AED minimum that made a single roll impractical.
Try sushi. If you are new to Japanese food, start with the sushi rolls or Samurai Poke bowl; reviewers were more consistently positive about these than some cooked dishes.
Use the app. First-time dine-in customers were told to download the app; a minimum 40 AED purchase was linked to a Phoenix sushi welcome gift.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Promenade level, Gold Crest Executive - Shop #1 - Cluster C
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery issues
Delivery has occasionally involved lost drivers, unclear location handling and slow resolution from customer care.
Small branch
The JLT location is compact and is described by customers as mainly focused on delivery and takeaway rather than regular table service.
Mixed ramen
Ramen feedback is uneven: one customer found the soup excessively salty and the chicken portion very small.
Price concerns
Some customers consider the pricing high, especially when the food does not match the presentation or expected portion value.
Hygiene complaint
A recent review raised a direct concern about basic hygiene standards, although it did not provide further details.
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The Bottom Line
Sumo Sushi & Bento is a compact Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers that suits takeaway, delivery and casual sushi orders more than a spacious sit-down meal. Customers return for dependable sushi rolls, bento boxes and the Samurai Poke bowl, with several describing the food as fresh, properly prepared and full of flavour. The Chicken Teriyaki, garlic edamame and Shimin Samurai also receive specific praise.
The JLT branch is mainly dedicated to home delivery and takeaway, although reviews describe staff making an effort when customers do dine in. Catering is a notable extra: the restaurant has arranged event setups, home live cooking and even live sushi on a yacht. Sushi classes are also mentioned, so it is not limited to ordinary meal orders.
There are a few practical cautions. Delivery has sometimes gone wrong when drivers could not use location pins or access restricted areas, so confirm the address and entry requirements. Pricing is described by some customers as high, and the app has previously had both technical problems and an 80 AED minimum order.
Feedback on ramen is mixed, including complaints about salty broth and overcooked chicken, while sushi receives the steadier praise. A loyalty points system may make repeat orders more worthwhile.