Fresh salmon
Salmon is repeatedly praised for its quality and flavour, including in takeaway orders packed with ice.
Jumeirah
Sumo Sushi & Bento is a Japanese restaurant in Jumeirah serving sushi, bento and ramen in a modern setting. Reviews highlight fresh salmon, generous portions and shareable presentations such as the sushi boat, while the calm dining room suits both family meals and relaxed catch-ups.
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Salmon is repeatedly praised for its quality and flavour, including in takeaway orders packed with ice.
Bento portions are described as big, making the restaurant a practical choice when you want a filling meal.
One review found the branch notably peaceful at lunchtime, while others describe a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
The sushi boat is arranged for sharing, with rolls, toppings and varied textures presented together.
Customers describe the pricing as reasonable compared with other sushi restaurants and say the bento boxes are worth the price.
The Kids Menu is specifically praised for offering child-friendly choices, alongside family promotions on Sundays.
The restaurant rotates specials, giving regulars a reason to try something beyond the classic menu.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Sumo Sushi & Bento, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Crunchy Crazy 😛 - as the name suggests the dish is unique too … loved this prawn tempura and cucumber roll and the chilli sauce topping was super delicious 🤤 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Crunchy Crazy 😛 - as the name suggests the dish is unique too … loved this prawn tempura and cucumber roll and the chilli sauce topping was super delicious 🤤 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
“The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”January 2026
“The sashimi was fresh and light.”
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“The sashimi was fresh and light.”May 2025
“I enjoyed the sashimi so much, very fresh.”February 2026
“A5 wagyu gyoza is a must try, really my fave.”
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“A5 wagyu gyoza is a must try, really my fave.”August 2025
“Excellent food and even better service. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—my personal favorite is the Beef Ramen.”
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“Excellent food and even better service. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—my personal favorite is the Beef Ramen.”April 2026
“Plus the blueberry burst was a nice sweet touch to finish off my meal 🤍🤍”
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“Plus the blueberry burst was a nice sweet touch to finish off my meal 🤍🤍”January 2025
“The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”January 2026
“Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try the sushi especially the California rolls and crunchy rolls.”
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“Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try the sushi especially the California rolls and crunchy rolls.”May 2021
“Also tried their new Ramen flavor Cheesy chicken ramen, it was delicious and very comforting. They have a new variety of different ramen flavours that i will definitely be checking out later.”
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“Also tried their new Ramen flavor Cheesy chicken ramen, it was delicious and very comforting. They have a new variety of different ramen flavours that i will definitely be checking out later.”February 2023
“The place is sooo calm and peaceful and the food we ordered were crunchy crazy, chicken ramen and shrimp gyozoa. The food was of top quality and freshly cooked.”
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“The place is sooo calm and peaceful and the food we ordered were crunchy crazy, chicken ramen and shrimp gyozoa. The food was of top quality and freshly cooked.”July 2026
“Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try the sushi especially the California rolls and crunchy rolls.”
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“Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try the sushi especially the California rolls and crunchy rolls.”May 2021
“Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”
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“Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”December 2022
“Food is nice too. Love the green tea ice cream .”
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“Food is nice too. Love the green tea ice cream .”June 2026
“Gyoza Ramen 🍜 - it’s like a noodle and dumpling soup which was delicious 🤤. 🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Gyoza Ramen 🍜 - it’s like a noodle and dumpling soup which was delicious 🤤. 🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
“Kimchi Fried Rice - I am a big fan of Kimchi and Fried rice topped with egg dishes and they did not fail me here . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Kimchi Fried Rice - I am a big fan of Kimchi and Fried rice topped with egg dishes and they did not fail me here . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
“Sumo sushi is not unknown to any sushi lover in Dubai. They serve amazing stuff at great prices! I especially loved their maki rolls in the Matsuri BOX. It’s definitely a party in a box!!🤩❤️”
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“Sumo sushi is not unknown to any sushi lover in Dubai. They serve amazing stuff at great prices! I especially loved their maki rolls in the Matsuri BOX. It’s definitely a party in a box!!🤩❤️”February 2023
“Moshiko Chicken - you have to try this one it was awesome . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Moshiko Chicken - you have to try this one it was awesome . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
“Rock N' Roll Shrimp - which is like a dynamite shrimp version of them. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Rock N' Roll Shrimp - which is like a dynamite shrimp version of them. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
“Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”
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“Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”December 2022
“1 of the recommendation was seared garlic salmon Nigiri, it was bomb.”
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“1 of the recommendation was seared garlic salmon Nigiri, it was bomb.”February 2026
“The place is sooo calm and peaceful and the food we ordered were crunchy crazy, chicken ramen and shrimp gyozoa. The food was of top quality and freshly cooked.”
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“The place is sooo calm and peaceful and the food we ordered were crunchy crazy, chicken ramen and shrimp gyozoa. The food was of top quality and freshly cooked.”July 2026
“Strawberry and Ube Milkshakes were 2 tall glasses of delight as well .”
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“Strawberry and Ube Milkshakes were 2 tall glasses of delight as well .”October 2025
“The presentation alone was already impressive—the sushi boat was beautifully arranged and perfect for sharing.”
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“The presentation alone was already impressive—the sushi boat was beautifully arranged and perfect for sharing.”April 2026
“The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The food is consistently delicious — I especially love the Sushi Sandwich, Crunch Crazy, and California Chicken. Everything is fresh and full of flavor.”January 2026
“Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”
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“Honestly, everything I tried was delicious. What stood out for me was their monthly special dish - Ebi Karai, their outstanding Tempura Bento and the Samurai Roll.”December 2022
“And don't miss their desserts!! Loved their Tempura Icecream 🤤”
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“And don't miss their desserts!! Loved their Tempura Icecream 🤤”December 2022
“Had the tempura ramen which was to die for 🥰”
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“Had the tempura ramen which was to die for 🥰”January 2025
“Tropical Treasure - well this was totally a surprise.. I did not expect to be so delighted by this dish but it was lip smacking..fried and crispy coated banana and ice cream . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Tropical Treasure - well this was totally a surprise.. I did not expect to be so delighted by this dish but it was lip smacking..fried and crispy coated banana and ice cream . 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
“Strawberry and Ube Milkshakes were 2 tall glasses of delight as well .”
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“Strawberry and Ube Milkshakes were 2 tall glasses of delight as well .”October 2025
“Yakisoba - it’s a stir fried noodle with shrimps and chicken dish and it was made to perfection. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
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“Yakisoba - it’s a stir fried noodle with shrimps and chicken dish and it was made to perfection. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”October 2025
Only neutral feedback
“Review for drink - bottomless iced tea ☺️ love ; review for ramen - the noodles 🍜 were fresh and wonderful 😋 , but the beef were kind of hard to eat maybe because of the part served(?); review for beef bento 🍱 - the beef were tender, but the taste (sweet-peppery) was too strong for me to eat with rice alone so had to eat it with spoonfuls of noodle soup.”
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“Review for drink - bottomless iced tea ☺️ love ; review for ramen - the noodles 🍜 were fresh and wonderful 😋 , but the beef were kind of hard to eat maybe because of the part served(?); review for beef bento 🍱 - the beef were tender, but the taste (sweet-peppery) was too strong for me to eat with rice alone so had to eat it with spoonfuls of noodle soup.”
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“Review for drink - bottomless iced tea ☺️ love ; review for ramen - the noodles 🍜 were fresh and wonderful 😋 , but the beef were kind of hard to eat maybe because of the part served(?); review for beef bento 🍱 - the beef were tender, but the taste (sweet-peppery) was too strong for me to eat with rice alone so had to eat it with spoonfuls of noodle soup.”February 2024
Request boats. When ordering a platter, ask for the wooden-boat presentation; it makes sharing and serving more enjoyable.
Try Sundays. Sunday family-day promotions are specifically mentioned, so check the current offer before visiting.
Request mild. If you avoid heat, ask for dishes to be made not spicy; a customer says this was accommodated.
Clarify heat. For soup, clarify how hot you want it served, especially if you prefer it extra hot.
Visit off-peak. If timing is flexible, a quieter period may help; one visit during a less busy spell had smooth attention.
Allow parking time. Parking experiences differ, so allow extra time rather than assuming a space will be easy to find.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
One family waited 45 minutes before food began arriving, with no explanation or follow-up.
A customer reported that the tempura batter was still uncooked and watery inside.
Although another review mentions basement parking, one visitor found parking difficult to secure.
The open, central mall location can be loud and may not suit diners looking for a quiet atmosphere.
One family review says service can vary, with some team members still learning the ropes.
The Bottom Line
Sumo Sushi & Bento in Jumeirah is a casual Japanese restaurant for sushi, bento and ramen, with reviews consistently pointing to fresh ingredients, generous portions and helpful menu guidance. The strongest dish-specific mentions include top-quality salmon, Beef Ramen, Crunchy Crazy and the A5 wagyu gyoza. For groups, the sushi boat arrives beautifully arranged for sharing.
The setting is generally described as calm, spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light at the Town Centre branch. Families have a thoughtful Kids Menu, and Sunday family-day promotions may improve the value. Regulars also like the changing specials, while the classic menu remains dependable.
There are a few practical caveats. One family reported waiting 45 minutes for food without an explanation, and another review found tempura uncooked inside. Service is usually praised but can be inconsistent.
Because the restaurant sits openly in the mall, it may feel noisy rather than secluded. Ask for wooden boats with platters, request dishes not spicy if needed, and clarify soup heat levels. Parking feedback is mixed: basement parking has been described as available, but another visitor found it hard to get a space, so allow extra time.